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Science communication
We explain scientific questions through clear, traceable content, bringing research and specialist knowledge to the public.
OUR STORY
Connecting science and people.
Our community began at the University of Waterloo, Canada, in 2016. We share science and connect researchers around the world.
WHERE WE BEGAN
From Waterloo
to the wider world.
In October 2016, PhDSciNet was initiated by PhD researchers at the University of Waterloo, Canada. We operate as an independent research community and incorporated as a Canadian not-for-profit organization in 2018.
We make specialist knowledge accessible and help worthwhile research ideas find a starting point for exchange and collaboration.
2016
Beginning in Waterloo
Initiated by PhD researchers at the University of Waterloo to share scientific knowledge and research experience.
2017
The website and WeChat account reach the public
PhDSciNet began publishing for the public through its website and WeChat account.
2018
Federal not-for-profit incorporation in Canada
Incorporated as Philosophiae Doctor Science Network, corporation number 1078085-5.
2026
Continuing to share science
Restoring archived articles and offering Chinese and English reading to keep knowledge and exchange accessible.
A GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Across disciplines.
Across borders.
Our community connects PhD researchers, postdoctoral researchers and professors around the world. Researchers across disciplines are welcome to contribute writing, subject review and research exchange.
Researchers across countries and disciplines share knowledge, discuss questions and explore possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Waterloo · 2016OUR DIRECTIONS
Sharing knowledge. Exploring possibilities.
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Research collaboration
We connect research interests across fields, share methods and experience, and explore opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and joint research.
03Future direction
Scientific and technical consulting
We plan to explore support for framing technical questions, assessing literature and discussing research approaches. Service scope and processes will be announced as this direction develops.
04Future direction
Technology transfer
We aim to explore the practical potential of research, connections between research teams and industry needs, and pathways for technology-transfer collaboration.
Canadian not-for-profit registration
- Legal name
- Philosophiae Doctor Science Network
- Jurisdiction
- Federal, Canada
- Organization type
- Not-for-profit corporation
- Corporation number
- 1078085-5
- Incorporation date
- May 12, 2018
- Public registry status
- Active · Checked October 10, 2026
Start with a question
or a collaboration idea.
Join science writing and research exchange, or discuss opportunities in scientific services and technology transfer.