The National Research Mentoring Network is accepting applications for their R01 Resubmissions Cohort 1, which targets researchers planning resubmissions in July 2017. Cohort members will be matched with an experienced grant writer for six to eight weeks of individualized strategizing, feedback, and timeline creation. If needed, a content coach or consultant will also assist in […]
Don’t be the person study section remembers for prior gaffes. Even if only some members are put off by a concern it can hurt your grant score.
Delegation is important; but make sure to remain engaged.
Flashbacks to faculty gaffs from unfiltered comments. Use the “Why Am I Talking” (WAIT) Plan to be heard in the right ways at the right times.
Getting the approach section of your grant fine-tuned is crucial. You must land your science smoothly.
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Thank you, Hallmark, for your made up soul-crushing holiday that brings tears to middle school kids and single squirrels everywhere. On behalf of scientists, I hereby reclaim your crappy holiday as a celebration of folks who are mensches, mentors and all around badasses. This, dear friends, is our official day to share some love with […]
We recently hosted three newly independent investigators who run research teams humming with activity and people, who told us what it takes to manage a lab full of humans in all their idiosyncratic glory. Here are their tips: Defining Expectations and Gathering Feedback Define your expectations of your team members and communicate them clearly and […]
Success or failure in grantsmanship often depends on whether your proposal gets reviewers excited
A few years ago I asked one of our primary mentors, Dr. Julie Locher, to share with our early career investigators advice that she shares with her mentees as well as advice she had been given throughout her career.