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SECRETS TO BUILDING A STELLAR RESEARCH PROGRAM:

WHY NETWORKING IS KEY

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OBJECTIVES

1. Overview the process of developing a

program of research

2. Discuss key components of stellar research

programs

3. Highlight 5 networking secrets

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5 Key Take-Aways:• Discussion of techniques to

articulate and market your

research interests

• Review of funding sources and

mechanisms, as well as the best

fit for different levels of

experience

• Strategies to assemble a stellar

investigative team

• Overview of grant writing

logistics, including key

components of successful

applications

• Strategies to position yourself for

federal funding through smaller

pilot grants and publishing in

writing teams

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I. THE PLANNING PROCESS

DEVELOPING A PROGRAM OF RESEARCH

WHERE DO I BEGIN?

• Topic

• Funding sources

• Mechanisms

• Collaborators

• Budgeting

• Dissemination plan

• To be established when the grant is submitted

• Would additional training be advantageous?

COMPONENTS OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS

• Clear, innovative aims

• What makes your study stand out?

• Logical flow of the narrative

• Topics conceptually and visually connect

• Tables and figures

• Appease the reviewers’ eyes

• Strong investigative team

• Transdisciplinary Co-PIs or Co-Is

• Preliminary work

• Evidence of collaboration (e.g., joint publications)

FUNDING CLIMATE CHALLENGES

• Good score ≠ funded grant

• Adapt

• Multiple lines of inquiry

• Affiliate with “investigative teams”

• Weigh proposal risks

• R01 vs. R21 or R34

• Complex vs. more simple study

FILTER ADVICE & REQUESTS

• Determine alignment with career goals

• Know when and how to say no

• Broaden your interests without washing out the research agenda

60-Minute Live Webinar on Thursday, February 7th at 3:00 PM EST.

5 Key Take-Aways:• Discussion of techniques to

articulate and market your

research interests

• Review of funding sources and

mechanisms, as well as the best

fit for different levels of

experience

• Strategies to assemble a stellar

investigative team

• Overview of grant writing

logistics, including key

components of successful

applications

• Strategies to position yourself for

federal funding through smaller

pilot grants and publishing in

writing teams

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II. THE KEYS

STELLAR PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH

MENTORS

• Seeking independence vs. maintaining

collaborative times

• Expand the mentoring base and network

• Content area

• Career (e.g., Title & Position)

• Work/Life Balance

SCIENCE

• Building on vs. carving out a unique area of science

• Take risks when necessary

• Think outside of the box & challenge norms

• No time to train? Find a Co-I or consultant with the

expertise

MECHANISM

• Timing is key

• Know what you can handle

• Partially dictated by the budget

• What do you need to successfully accomplish the

aims?

• Fit with career goals

• How many years of funding do you need?

• Is protected time an issue?

POISE & CONFIDENCE

• You are the expert on your research

• Learn to own and command a room

• Humility ≠ Invisibility

• Market yourself (without being pompous)

DISSEMINATION

• Weigh writing additional grants against

concentrating on publications

• Aim high for impact journals

• The review feedback is critical for resubmissions

• Establish or engage with writing teams

60-Minute Live Webinar on Thursday, February 7th at 3:00 PM EST.

5 Key Take-Aways:• Discussion of techniques to

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research interests

• Review of funding sources and

mechanisms, as well as the best

fit for different levels of

experience

• Strategies to assemble a stellar

investigative team

• Overview of grant writing

logistics, including key

components of successful

applications

• Strategies to position yourself for

federal funding through smaller

pilot grants and publishing in

writing teams

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III. THE SECRETS

EFFECT IVE NETWORKING STRATEGIES

WYK

•Who

•You

•Know

• Remember: You may

not know someone

personally, but a

colleague probably

has a connection!

LESS IS MORE

• Refine your “elevator speech”

• Describe who you are and what you do in 30-60

seconds

• Appease your listener

• Highlight the alignment in your research

• Briefly discuss their findings from the literature

• Clear, concise conversations are more

effective than jargon

• Stay focused and on task

• Watch their cues and respond accordingly

CONFERENCE CONNECTIONS

Your conference life will never be the same!

• Strategize the sessions you will attend beforehand

• Extend invitations for coffee or lunch

• Send follow-up emails ASAP after conversations

• Set goals and timelines for future collaborations

BE UNFORGETTABLE

• Highlight the skills/expertise you bring to the table

• Market your research interests

• Be mindful of the level of detail you divulge

• Stimulate interest without giving the full idea

Reflection Question: What makes you memorable?

• Tell a story or make a personal connection

• Don’t just be another business card in the pile

FOLLOW THROUGH

• Be a (wo)man of your word

• Always complete tasks, or provide

advanced notice

• Expect the unexpected and prepare

TAKE HOME MESSAGES

• Nail down your 30-60 second “elevator speech”

• Talk with local mentors to determine the best

funding source & mechanism for your research

goals

• Review examples of successfully funded grants

(tailor application to the funder)

• Use all available resources (including conferences &

colleagues) to network with senior investigators

• Publish, publish, publish!

60-Minute Live Webinar on Thursday, February 7th at 3:00 PM EST.

5 Key Take-Aways:• Discussion of techniques to

articulate and market your

research interests

• Review of funding sources and

mechanisms, as well as the best

fit for different levels of

experience

• Strategies to assemble a stellar

investigative team

• Overview of grant writing

logistics, including key

components of successful

applications

• Strategies to position yourself for

federal funding through smaller

pilot grants and publishing in

writing teams

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