The following documents provide a guide on writing research papers:

Research Training for Early Career Aspiring Researchers

1. Elsevier Researcher Academy (Global)

  • Open to: Anyone (Master’s students, PhD students, early-career researchers, or general public)
  • 10 free courses: literature reviews, research gaps, funding, AI in research, writing abstracts, responding to reviewers
  • Registration: Free login required at researcheracademy.elsevier.com
  • Certificates: Yes, industry-recognized[1][2]

2. NASA Open Science Training (Global)

  • Open to: Researchers, students, and general public (outside NASA)
  • Courses:
    • Open Science Essentials: 2-hour overview (quick intro)
    • Open Science 101: 5-module course (~12.5 hours total)
  • Covers: Study design, ethics, legal considerations, best practices
  • Registration: Create free account online[3]

3. Oxford Home Study Centre (OHSC) (UK Global)

  • Course: Research Skills (Short Course)
  • Open to: All (no entry requirements)
  • Format: Self-paced, completely free from start to finish
  • Covers: Basics of effective research, confidence building
  • Certificates: Free certificate included[4]

4. NIH ICECCR – IPPCR Course (US Global)

  • Course: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research
  • Open to: Physicians, scientists, students, nurses, public health professionals, anyone planning clinical research career
  • Cost: Free, annually offered at no cost
  • Format: 40 pre-recorded lectures (15-90 min each), self-paced
  • Registration: Free online registration[5]

5. NIHR Learn – Impact Training (UK Global)

  • Course: Impact Training for Researchers (by Fast Track Impact)
  • Open to: Any career stage or discipline
  • Covers: Fast-tracking research impact
  • Cost: Free online course[6]

6. PATTERN Project Trainings (Europe Global)

  • Open to: Early-career researchers, research managers, anyone interested in open/responsible research
  • Format: Free, interactive training sessions
  • Focus: Open Science, Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)
  • Registration: Free upon registration[7]

Best Recommendations for General Public

  • For publication-focused training: Elsevier Researcher Academy (10 courses, covers entire research journey)[2]
  • For clinical research: NIH IPPCR course (40 lectures, comprehensive clinical research training)[5]
  • For open science: NASA Open Science 101 (5 modules, legal/ethical best practices)[3]
  • For basic research skills: Oxford Home Study Centre (introductory, self-paced)[4]

Links

  1. https://researcheracademy.elsevier.com
  2. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/zakirafarin_free-research-training-from-elsevier-researcher-activity-7414706123502505984-hmQQ
  3. https://science.nasa.gov/open-science/training/
  4. https://www.oxfordhomestudy.com/courses/train-the-trainer-courses/research-skills-courses
  5. https://ocreco.od.nih.gov/courses/ippcr.html
  6. https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/learning-and-development/learning-and-development/learning-and-development-finder
  7. https://www.zsi.at/news/four-upcoming-public-trainings-organised-by-the-pattern-project/
  8. https://www.spritehub.org/ecr-opportunities
  9. https://www.th-koeln.de/en/pioneer-early-career-researchers-training-school–registration-open_133698.php
  10. https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/doctoralcollege/early-career-researchers/traininganddevelopment/
  11. https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/developing-people-and-skills/research-skills-initiatives/training-courses-and-programmes/

The following naturopathic peer-reviewed journals accept naturopathic articles from naturopaths / naturopathic doctors globally:

Note: all articles submitted will go through a comprehensive peer-review process. To obtain information on submission criteria, please contact the journals directly.