Resource type: Pocket Guide

This guide covers specific types of potential risks related to serving as an expert witness and other consulting work, including legal issues, monetary concerns, and conflicts of interest.

This guide helps scientists—particularly those who receive federal or state funding—navigate the important notice-and-comment process and understand best practices for participating in agency rulemaking.

This guide continues our series to help scientists know what to expect—and how to protect themselves—when serving as an expert witness.

This guide helps scientists navigate the First Amendment so they can be involved in their communities and the political process while minimizing concerns about negative repercussions in their professional lives.

What’s allowed and what's restricted when engaging in election-related activities like campaigning or fundraising for a candidate.

This guide helps scientists know what to expect—and what to safeguard against—when serving as an expert witness.

This guide helps researchers understand how to best express their personal views and engage in activism online.

What scientists can do and what they should avoid when advocating for science with elected representatives and elsewhere.

Scientists must be prepared for politically-motivated attacks. We produced this guide to educate scientists about the legal risks they may face.