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D R . B R I D G E T T E M . B R A W N E R
A S S I S T A N T P R O F E S S O R O F N U R S I N G
C E N T E R F O R H E A L T H E Q U I T Y R E S E A R C H
C E N T E R F O R G L O B A L W O M E N ' S H E A L T H
S C H O O L O F N U R S I N G
U N I V E R S I T Y O F P E N N S Y L V A N I A
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
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
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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
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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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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