{"id":9472,"date":"2020-08-25T16:41:09","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T20:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ctsi\/?page_id=9472"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:22:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T19:22:42","slug":"developing-your-research-career","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ctsi\/training-education\/developing-your-research-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Developing Your Research Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #993366;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #007bff; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Latest News: This Interactive Seminar Series is no longer offered<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p><br style=\"line-height: 1.2;\" \/>Want to learn how to write an effective abstract and paper? Get familiar with qualitative methods? Give a professional talk? How to position yourself to write a career development award? Ways to use social media to promote your research activities? Then this Seminar Series is for you.<\/p>\n<p>Starting in October 2020, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute is offering a 2-year curriculum to help fellows and early career faculty members acquire skills to advance their research careers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights of the Training Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once a month, senior faculty will present an interactive session on a core topic for researchers via Zoom. Topics will engage participants to learn skills and dialogue about (but not be limited to): <em>how to choose a<\/em> <em>mentoring team, how to write an abstract, how to write a paper, why write a grant\/NIH and other funding landscape, how to give a talk, editorial roundtable, work-life balance, career development awards, community engagement, how to get and negotiate a job, using social media to promote your career, team science, survey methodology, intro to qualitative methods<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Obtain a certificate of participation at the end of 2 years of attending seminars if you are registered in the program and attend 80% of the seminars. If you participated in the program last year (October 2020 &#8211; June 2021), you do NOT need to re-apply for this year&#8217;s program.<\/li>\n<li>We will record the sessions and make them available in instances when it is impossible for a fellow or faculty member to attend a particular session. Fellowship directors and research vice-chairs will be able to access these videos to share with their faculty, as well.<\/li>\n<li>The seminar series will occur (via Zoom) from 12-1 pm twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ctsi\/files\/2021\/07\/BU-Clinical-Research-Training-Program-Sessions-and-Speakers-Fall-2021-DRAFT.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DRAFT schedule<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eligible applicants for the Clinical Research Training Program should:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Have an intention to pursue a research career<\/li>\n<li>Commit to attending all seminars because the curriculum\u2019s strength is attending together and engaging in dialogue.<\/li>\n<li>Be a postdoctoral fellow or early-career faculty at Boston University\/Boston Medical Center (includes MD fellows, PhD\u2019s, Other Health Doctorates)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webcamp.bumc.bu.edu\/WebCAMPv5\/SourceCode\/WebCAMP_Protocol\/NoLogin\/NotificationOfIntent.cfm?RFA=1102&amp;DSN=1&amp;RootURL=https$$webcamp.bumc.bu.edu$WebCAMPv5$SourceCode$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The application<\/a> is brief and entails providing us with some basic information about yourself, your research interests, and your career goals.<\/p>\n<p>The application is currently closed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Past Seminar Sessions <\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Developing Your Research Career:\u00a0 An Interactive Seminar Series<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>October 13, 2020:\u00a0 <u><a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/Oct+13+-+How+to+Choose+%26+Maximize+Success+of+a+Mentoring+Team\/1_a17g4w63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Choose &amp; Maximize Success of a Mentoring Team<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/><\/u><strong><\/strong>Presenters:\u00a0 Dr. David Felson, Dr. Karen Lasser, Dr. Lucy Schulson; Dr. Eric Rossen, Dr. Christine Gunn<\/p>\n<p>November 10, 2020: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/Nov+10%2C+2020+-+Large+Databases\/1_5e6rnerq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Working with Large Databases<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Marc LaRochelle<\/p>\n<p>December 15, 2020: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/Dec+15%2C+2020+-+How+to+Write+an+Abstract\/1_hh6p1yja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Write an Abstract<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Karen Lasser<\/p>\n<p>January 12, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/Jan+12%2C+2021+-+Work+Life+Integration\/1_45nvvr8k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Work Life Integration<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Panel: Dr. Mara Murray Horwitz, Dr. Sabrina Assoumou, Dr. Lee Quinton<\/p>\n<p>February 9, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_hdtk1gdp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Milestones to Accomplish in Your First Years of Research<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. David Felson<\/p>\n<p>March 9, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_qqnhlpn8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Give a Talk<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Darrell Kotton<\/p>\n<p>April 13, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_4ed7xo2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Write a Paper<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Karen Lasser<\/p>\n<p>May 11, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_lwjkxavd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Editorial Round Table<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Panel: Dr. David Felson, Dr. Karen Lasser, Dr. George O\u2019Connor, Dr. Vasan Ramachandran<\/p>\n<p>June 8, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_2k64plpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grant Preparation<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenters: Dr. Lee Quinton, Dr. David Gillerman<\/p>\n<p>November 9, 2021: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_421ptjdp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Choose &amp; Maximize Success of a Mentoring Team<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/><\/u>Presenters: Dr. David Felson, Dr. Karen Lasser, Dr. Megan Cole Brahim<\/p>\n<p>November 30, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_12ydotzs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Do I Serve As the Mentor (2nd Years)<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. David Felson<\/p>\n<p>December 14, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_h7kn0kmh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Write an Abstract (Workshop) (1st Years)<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Karen Lasser<\/p>\n<p>January 11, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_vitwpxaq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Work-Life Integration (1st &amp; 2nd Years)<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. David Felson<\/p>\n<p>February 1, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_f7shvsv8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Finding and Negotiating Jobs and Internal Leadership Positions<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. David Coleman, MD<\/p>\n<p>February 8, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_36tobubw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Library Searches<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: David Flynn<\/p>\n<p>March 8, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_5ib1lr6f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Give a Talk<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Darrell Kotton, MD<\/p>\n<p>March 22, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_n7nzjs7s\">Career Development Awards<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt<\/p>\n<p>April 12, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_y9t3epqh\">How to Write a Paper<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Karen Lasser<\/p>\n<p>April 26, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_gbazzfxj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Networking for Introverts<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Jessica Fetterman, PhD<\/p>\n<p>May 10, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_1hqi0n3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Large Databases<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Marc LaRochelle, MD, MPH<\/p>\n<p>May 24, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_y6y1lqd2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Using Qualitative Methods in Implementation Science<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd<\/p>\n<p>June 14, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_n1mm7951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why Write a Grant\/NIH and Other Funding Landscape<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Michael Fischer, MD, MS<\/p>\n<p>June 28, 2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_zan5eetd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community Engagement 101\u00a0<\/a><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/>Presenter: Dr. Linda Sprague Martinez, PhD<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latest News: This Interactive Seminar Series is no longer offered Want to learn how to write an effective abstract and paper? 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