Workshops and sessions related to finding funding for early career researchers.
Opportunities for Fellowships, Career Training, and Development, with Alison Gammie of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (2020)
In this talk geared towards postdoctoral scholars and junior faculty, Dr. Alison Gammie of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) will provide an overview of biomedical and behavioral research training activities, including those fellowships that promote diversity, trainee-centered outcomes, and career planning. The talk will focus on interdisciplinary fellowship opportunities and K-awards, including the […]
Welcome to Federal Relations: How to Connect with Policymakers and Funding Agencies to Get Your Message Heard and Deliver Impact (2018)
Effective communication with members of Congress and federal funding organizations is more important now than ever before. It’s critical that the education and science community actively participate in conversations about significant federal decisions affecting science and research universities. But what are the best ways to provide clear, relevant information to help shape policy or advocate for […]
Improve Your Relationship with Federal Research Agencies (2017)
Will they notice me? Should I write? Should I call? Every federal research agency is different. This workshop explained how to work with different funders to give you the best possible chance to receive support for your research. Presenters from BU Federal Relations and Washington, DC, consulting firm Lewis-Burke Associates described the most successful ways […]
Faculty Early Career Development Program at the NSF (2015)
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation‘s most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education, and the integration of both within the context of their organizations’ missions. In 2015, BU hosted two NSF Program […]