Rock Talk: How Do Multiple-PI Applications Fare?
The Edge for Scholars
Do multi-PI applications stand a better chance of being funded than single-PI proposals? Not really, according to the NIH’s Deputy Director for Extramural Research. In fact, the rates of …
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On Motivation
Rebecca Helton, MA
Consider that according to a Gallup study only 29% of people in the U.S. are fully engaged in the work that we do. The personal and organizational impact of this …
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Microscopes, Butterflies, Owl Puke...And More
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Thank you! We raised $3597 in three days funding seven STEM education projects for little kids and big kids all over the country. DonorsChoose.org is a fabulous organization. It gives …
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Jewels from Rock Talk
The Edge for Scholars
The rumor patrol wants to squash the myth that R01s are getting shorter. A little over half of R01s awarded are five years in length. This has been …
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Rock Talk: New Reforms to Federal Grant Policies
Rebecca Helton, MA
In February last year I blogged about the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s request for comments on proposed federal grant policy reforms. These policies, contained in multiple documents …
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Rock Talk: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Rebecca Helton, MA
“This certainly has been a tough year for the research community supported by NIH. We started off the year on a continuing resolution with the threat of sequester looming. In …
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Office Hours in the Pool Hall
The Edge for Scholars
Teaching this semester? Wondering about ways to connect to your students? It might be time to try meeting them somewhere unusual. Holding office hours in different places helped me reach …
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How Humor Can Transform Your Classroom
Rebecca Helton, MA
Do you think a little amusement might brighten up your teaching? Want to be funny in front of a classroom, but not sure of the best way? Natascha Chtena has …
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Here's What Happens When You Extend a Deadline
Rebecca Helton, MA
What happens when we move back deadlines — once we get past the initial feeling of sweet relief? Research suggests we have a lot of difficulty using our newly-found time wisely. …
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