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Honors Career Stages and Other Definitions
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1Student: currently enrolled in an institution.
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2Recent graduate or post doc: recent graduate; is five years post PhD or highest equivalent terminal degree.
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3Early career: within 10 years of receiving their PhD or highest equivalent terminal degree.
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4Middle career: within 20 years of receiving their PhD or highest equivalent terminal degree.
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5Senior scientist: experienced and an established leader in their field.
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6Group/team: two or more individuals.
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7Developing nations: based on World Bank countries identified as low and middle income according to their gross national income.
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