Don’t Let Your Research Questions Go Out Without PICOTS

Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD

Specification of PICOTS is the minimum outerwear required to prevent your research question from being caught in a downpour of questions.

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2020 Gifts for Academics

Helen Bird

Your mentees called and this is what they really want for the holidays. And an R01.

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#*@*! Plan Is Not a Four-Letter Word.

Durango Kid, PhD

Writing a grant proposal? Do you have a plan for how you will get it written, reviewed, and submitted on time? A PLAN? Yes, a plan. What can a plan …

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Getting Expectations in Line with an Online Mentoring Agreement

The Edge for Scholars

The Edge for Scholars team recently revised our Mentee-Mentor Agreement using an interactive online approach to initiate and revisit the important conversations that serve as the building blocks of a …

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Females in Basic Sciences Get Seriously Screwed in Startup Packages. Knowledge is Power, So Plan Your Ask Accordingly.

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

As people begin developing their applications for fall job listings, be keenly aware that there are huge gender gaps in how much money women get in their start up packages. …

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8 Ways to Get an R01

The Edge for Scholars

Let NIH tell you common pitfalls, how to find the best study section, and what reviewers want. We've linked you directly to each point in this video.

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Rochester's Neuroscience Harassment Debacle Gives NIH Director a Chance to Tackle Harassment: Will He Take It?

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

Rochester's neuroscience program has failed to protect trainees from harassment and faculty from retaliation. Look for swift action from NIH Director Collins

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5 Things That Help Me Write

Evelyne Deplazes, PhD

In this article, I reflect on what helps me write. From finding the right setting to writing exercises to organise my thoughts.

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Game On: Join Kaizen to Score Rigor, Reproducibility & Transparency Training Points

The Edge for Scholars

We’re hosting the national launch of Kaizen, a gamified online training program for academic researchers.

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Vanderbilt Inside Scoop

The Edge for Scholars

Community happenings across campus.

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