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Read the full transcript of an interview with clinician-investigator David Solit of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Every science-based company has a set of values or a mission statement. Many talk about respecting employees and valuing innovation—two key criteria in Science’s Top Employers Survey. But the top companies in Science’s survey ensure that these abstract principles are embodied in concrete ways.

Since 1998, the best career advice for industry-bound scientists.

There are no fail-safe recipes for success, but some basic, tried-and-true principles can be counted on.

This guide, adapted from AAMC, provides answers to frequently asked questions about M.D.-Ph.D. programs.

In a large country with many voices, the government, the academic community, and grassroots groups all have ideas and advice for young scientists.

With the German Government now five years into a major program for investment in scientific research and innovation, we take a look at the new career opportunities that have opened up.

Slowly but surely it appears that the Land of the Rising Sun is emerging from its self-imposed technological isolation.

B.S.- and M.S.-level professionals are finding more and more opportunities in industry and are often considered strategically important to a company’s growth.

Achieving independence as a researcher is a balancing act, requiring planning, on-the-job training, and diplomacy.

Writing an effective research plan is tricky—and important.

Continuous innovation and outstanding research are the most important attributes to respondents choosing this year's best biotech and pharma companies.

A little competitiveness can be an excellent thing, but too much can produce an environment that's unhealthy for science--and scientists.

To set your research on a clear, well-considered course, you need a thoughtfully conceived but flexible research plan.

Tenured scientists tell stories about how they managed to restart their research careers.

With the right support, it is possible to succeed in science after a family-related hiatus.

Eastern European scientists have many opportunities to benefit from international collaborations at home.