RESEARCHERS

Elevate the Skills

of Your Researchers

Transforming PhD and Post-Doctoral Researcher 

Careers with Measurable Behavioral Change

Transforming PhD and Post-Doctoral Researcher Careers with Measurable Behavioral Change

Transforming PhD and Post-Doctoral Researcher 

Careers with Measurable Behavioral Change

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Our training design is deeply rooted in the science of behavioural change and adult learning psychology. We do not believe in generic one-stop shops claiming to be experts in everything. Our courses are specialized, impactful, and delivered by true experts in the field. Our trainers bring thousands of yearly contact hours of real-world experience, not just theoretical knowledge. This commitment to teaching what we practice sets us apart.


Having trained thousands of early-stage researchers across leading research institutions in Europe, we focus on delivering training that goes beyond ticking a box in your training catalogue. Our aim is to achieve actual, measurable change. Unlike others who rely solely on process metrics like course completion and post-course satisfaction, we measure the real impact of our training on your researchers’ performance and development.


Workplace demands in academia and industry are changing faster than ever. Our training courses equip early-stage researchers with the skills to organize their work effectively, lead projects with confidence, and sustain peak performance throughout their careers without burning out.

What sets us apart

Proven Track Record

Successfully trained thousands of researchers across Europe’s leading institutions, demonstrating our commitment to quality and excellence.

Expert-Led Training

Courses delivered by premier

experts with extensive real-world experience, ensuring high-quality and impactful learning.

Achieving Real Change

Science-backed approach ensuring measurable behavioural changes, translating into practical skills and career advancement.

Science-Based
Content

Rigorous content rooted in the latest behavioural change research and adult learning psychology for proven effectiveness.

Focus on Early-Stage Researchers

Tailored programs addressing the specific needs of PhD students and post-doctoral researchers for effective training

Member of Planck
Academy

Part of a select group of professional trainers vetted for their expertise and competencies by the Max Planck Society’s Planck Academy (“Project and Process Management” and “Healthy Work and Resilience”).

Tailored Training Solutions for
Early-Stage Researchers

Our training offerings are specifically designed to cater to the needs of early- stage researchers, from brief, impactful presentations to comprehensive programs aimed at achieving long-term behavioural change.


These formats range from short-term awareness sessions to extensive courses that provide in-depth skill development, ensuring that PhD students and post-doctoral researchers receive the targeted training they need to succeed in their careers.


Each training format is available for novices (i.e., researchers who have never had training in this area) and experts (i.e., researchers who previously participated in training on the topic and want to deepen their learning and expand their skillset). We also offer tailored training solutions to meet specific institutional needs. Below is a detailed breakdown of each format, highlighting the key aspects and objectives.


Our learning formats (click to expand):

Talks/Seminars

  • Length: 1-2 hours
  • Format: Face-to-face or virtual 
  • Enrollment: closed (single institution) 
  • Objective: Create awareness 
  • Scope: Focus on a specific area (e.g. Why resilience matters and 5 techniques you can implement today)

Crash Courses/Mini-Workshops

  • Length: 0.5-1 day
  • Format: Face-to-face or virtual interactive workshops
  • Enrollment: closed (single institution)
  • Objective: Create or deepen awareness in a specific area
  • Scope: Focus on a specific area (e.g. Dealing with distraction and procrastination)

Workshops

  • Length: 2-3 days
  • Format: Face-to-face or virtual interactive workshops
  • Enrollment: closed (single institution)
  • Objective: Create or deepen awareness and practice techniques
  • Scope: Broader topic (e.g. Time Management)

Masterclass/Fast Start Courses

  • Length: 30 days
  • Format: Blended/hybrid learning (self-paced, workshops, course community)
  • Enrollment: closed (single institution) or open (multiple institutions)
  • Objective: Provide a skill upgrade
  • Scope: Achieve measurable and sustainable behavioural change in a specific area (e.g. Focus Better)

Implementation Programs

  • Length: 6-12 weeks
  • Format: Blended/hybrid learning (self-paced, workshops, course
  • community)
  • Enrollment: closed (single institution) or open (multiple institutions)
  • Objective: Drive broader behavioural change
  • Scope: Achieve measurable and sustainable behavioural change in a capability (e.g. Project Management and Personal Productivity or Mental Health and Resilience)

Empower your researchers with key skills to succeed

Mental Health,
Wellbeing & Resilience

Equip your researchers with essential skills in mental health, well being, and resilience. Our training offering is designed to help them manage stress, enhance mental health and well being, and build resilience as a foundation for their careers in and outside academia.
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Personal Productivity &
Project Management

Provide your researchers with cutting-edge skills in personal productivity and project management. Our comprehensive training offering enables them to organise their work, lead projects effectively, and achieve consistent and sustainable productivity.
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Ready to Elevate the Skills of your Researchers?

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Our trainings deliver more than knowledge and ticking a box—they drive measurable behavioural change that ensures sustained success in academia  and industry. Partner with us to equip your researchers with the core skills they need to thrive and excel in their careers.

What coordinators Say:

Real Impact, Real Results

Meet Our Expert Trainers

At Mind Matters, our trainers are more than just instructors—they are seasoned professionals with hands-on experience in their fields. Each year, they continue building on their deep expertise, ensuring participants benefit from the latestinsights and practical knowledge. Between them, they have trained thousands of early-stage researchers and mentored several all the way from PhD to habilitation.

Our courses are designed and delivered by the experts themselves, ensuring that participants receive the highest quality of training directly from those who practice what they teach. Assisted by hand-picked tutors who are distinguishedformer participants, our trainers excel in navigating diverse cultural contexts, having lived and worked in over 30 countries and with more than 40 nationalities. This extensive experience ensures that our training goes beyond ticking a box in your training catalogue to drive real, measurable change.

DR. NADINE SINCLAIR

Nadine is a trusted advisor to corporate and academic leaders and one of the Managing Directors of Mind Matters. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, she was a project manager with McKinsey & Company. A scientist by training and at heart, she conducted her doctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry. Nadine brings close to 30,000 hours of experience in managing projects for research institutions, research foundations, pharmaceutical and biotech companies (including many Fortune 500) and governments. She continues to build her expertise with over 1,000 hours of project management each year. As a neuro leadership expert, she bridges the gap between science and business practices, leveraging the latest insights from neuroscience and behavioural economics to create breakthroughs for her clients.

PAUL SINCLAIR

Paul is one of the Managing Directors of Mind Matters. He is passionate about helping high-achievers transform their resilience, emotional intelligence, and leadership style to become more authentic leaders of themselves and others. He has trained with Gabor Maté—one of the most renowned experts in trauma therapy, addiction, and the link between emotional stress and physical illness. Paul also leads train-the-trainer courses to equip other trainers, coaches, and therapists with the skills to assess and build resilience. More than 20,000 leaders, coaches, and trainers follow his teachings and shares on professional networks to learn from him. Building on his experiences as a top athlete, member of an elite military unit, recovering addict, and successful entrepreneur, he knows what it takes to change your brain and transform ingrained patterns of thought, feelings, and behaviour.

What Participants Say:

Hands-On Experience, Real Change

Our training courses have already positively impacted the lives and careers of thousands of researchers. 
Hear directly from the participants about their experiences and how our tailored training solutions have helped them achieve measurable success and personal growth.

Many of Our Alumni Move On to Leading Companies

Ready to transform your researchers' skills with real behavioural change?

Book a 20-minute call with one of our expert trainers to explore how our tailored training  solutions can drive meaningful improvements in productivity and wellbeing.
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Our trainings go beyond mere credits or a line on a CV—they create measurable behavioural change that leads to lasting success in academia and industry. Partner with us to equip your researchers with the essential skills to thrive and excel.

Read First-Hand Accounts of Our Training on our Blog

Explore the transformative experiences of our alumni on our blog. Dive into a series written by Dr. Meret Cepero Malo, one of our alumni and tutors who successfully transitioned into a career as a medical writer after completing her PhD.

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