Finding a match and testing the waters with potential research collaborators The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. I’m going to make three pretty fast points. I’ve never done any rewarding work without collaborators. It’s the most important thing I’ve developed in my career. I’m...
Defining the terminology and roles of PIs, Co-PIs, co-investigators, consultants and subcontractors on a grant The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Your ultimate goal, in terms of research, is to be the principal investigator of a grant you’re going to submit. But there are...
Part 5 of 8 in the “Preparing for Your First NIH Grant” series looks at key program announcement details, institutional logistics, and timelines The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Read the Program Announcement A lot of the fear and anxiety that comes with grant...
Part 8 of 8 in the “Preparing for Your First NIH Grant” highlights several of the “predictable” errors and problems in unsuccessful grant applications The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. The other side of the formula. You think grantwriting is really torture, and you’re...
he following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Susan Nittrouer: As far as disappointment goes — we all experience it. You’re not alone. You’re not being singled out. So ways for dealing with disappointment at your institution. Know when to speak up and when to just...
Successful collaborations require clear and frequent communication about expectations, responsibilities, timelines, and authorship The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. I’ve been in both really successful collaborations and ones that have not been quite so successful. Who will do what? What’s really important is to...
Second in the series, this point/counterpoint presentation highlights different considerations for researchers when selecting journals to submit articles for publication The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Point/Counterpoint: There are multiple paths to success. There is not just one yellow brick road that takes you...
Third in the series, this point/counterpoint presentation highlights the different paths researchers might consider in choosing which types of grants to apply for The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Point/Counterpoint: There are multiple paths to success. Another fork in the road. There is not...
First in the series, this point/counterpoint presentation highlights different paths researchers might consider when deciding whether or not to complete a postdoc before applying for faculty positions The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. Point/Counterpoint: There are multiple paths to success. There is not just...
The following is a transcript of the presentation video, edited for clarity. There is not just one yellow brick road that takes you to social impact, R01s, tenure, pursuit of happiness and lots of stuff. There are lots of different roads of different colors and different difficulties. So the idea...