The Program for Early Research Career Development will provide a roadmap and targeted guidance for senior post-doctoral fellows and early career faculty (both MD and PhD) committed to launching an independent research career.
Areas of Focus
Improve CVs and NIH Biosketches
Write effective Specific Aims pages and evaluate manuscript drafts
Identify useful tips and strategies in finding mentors and funding
Leverage research consults, tools, and other resources needed to move toward research independence.
Eligibility Requirements
Early-stage faculty and accomplished post-doctoral fellows (with 2 or more years of research training), especially those in the initial stages of forming a career development plan for an eventual K award application (or equivalent).
Able to attend every session; agree to participate actively and to complete writing assignments between classes.
Priority will be given to those who are new faculty hires with protected time and post-doctoral fellows with a high likelihood of staying at BU.
The Funding Acknowledgementguides recipients of BU CTSI services, resources, or funding for projects or research through the grant citation process. All recipients are required to cite our grant number in associated presentations and journal publications.
