How to Be Heard by Legislators about Proposed NIH Budget Cuts
A how-to guide for calling and writing your legislators about the proposed NIH budget cuts. Do it! Scientists are making a difference.
The Newbie’s Excellent Infographic Adventure
Newbies adventure in using an infographic to add clarity and impact to the release of a scientific publication.
Three (Grant) Peeves in a Pod: Trials and Tribulations
Ever since the holy trinity important things have come in threes—listen up. Study section will not (and should not) cut you slack. 1.) No matter how many clinical trials you have completed, don’t count on your coattails. We need all the details: Recruitment, enrollment, randomization, comparison condition, data an specimen collection, estimated retention and cross-over, … Continue reading “Three (Grant) Peeves in a Pod: Trials and Tribulations”
500 Mile(stones)
How will you know you are progressing satisfactorily toward your chosen date for submitting your grant proposal? Defining milestones will help. Earlier blogs have addressed why doing a plan for your submission is a good idea, key concepts in project planning, how to assess the feasibility of your proposed project, and how to construct a … Continue reading “500 Mile(stones)”
Revising Your R01? There’s Free Online Coaching for That, and You Should Get It.
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 … Continue reading “Revising Your R01? There’s Free Online Coaching for That, and You Should Get It.”
Staying on My Good Side
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.
Why Am I Talking?
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.
Don’t Crash on Approach
Getting the approach section of your grant fine-tuned is crucial. You must land your science smoothly.
Love It? Share It!
The Edge is your source for candid insights about life in research. Show us some love and help get the message out. We strategize about how to do great science, stay productive, network effectively, mentor well and be mentored, negotiate for resources, get grants, refine writing and editing, cultivate leadership skills and achieve goals. Find your … Continue reading “Love It? Share It!”
Mensches, Mentors and Badasses: My Science Valentines
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 … Continue reading “Mensches, Mentors and Badasses: My Science Valentines”