POSTDOC NEWS for Fellows and Research Fellows NOVEMBER 2020
OFFICE of POSTDOCTORAL EDUCATION Piedmont Triad Community Research Center [email protected] 115 S. Chestnut Street in the Innovation Quarter Room 104. 336-716-8229 Dr. Allyn C. Howlett, Director and Asst Dean, 716-8545 [email protected] Face book: Wake Forest University Postdoc Association LinkedIn: Wake Forest postdoc Association Twitter @PostdocWake
Postdoc Events and Information
Please bookmark our Canvas platform! https://wfusm.instructure.com/courses/2617/files NOTE: you must use a browser other than Explorer so cut and paste the link. All postdocs should be enrolled in the Canvas class. You will use your Wakehealth email and password to login. Please let me know at [email protected] if you have any problems. ======
To apply, please submit the following to Julie Wagoner at [email protected] by November 2, 2020: • Curriculum Vitae • Research Statement (2 pages maximum) • Diversity Statement in the style described at https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2016/06/10/how-writeeffective-diversity-statement-essay (1.5 pages maximum)
Please direct any questions to Paul W. Czoty, Ph.D. at [email protected]
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Covid-19 Need to Know:
Faculty Coping Tools & Support and Other Key Resources
COVID-19 intranet site
Research information – Covid-19
Resources for postdoctoral Fellows and Research Fellows BestHealth For Us! BestHealth intranet site
Employee Assistance Program Contact EAP 336-716-5493 After hours contacts: Psychiatry Resident on call: 336-716-2011 Pastoral Care Chaplain on call: 336-716-6770 (enter pager ID # 9754)
Chaplain Michelle Nicolle [email protected] or (336) 713-9766. Resources for: All employees, house staff and fellows
CHILDCARE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Download the Childcare and Educational Options Resource Guide.
Resources: Mental Health
New! Behavioral Health benefits Wake Forest Baptist Health is pleased to share news of a new, personalized employee health benefit program, as an adjunct to other existing resources such as the Employee Assistance Program. Livongo Behavioral Health powered by myStrength is designed to help with stress, sleep, anxiety, depression, and more. Livongo Behavioral Health powered by myStrength is a benefit paid 100% by WFBH. The program is offered at no cost to employees and dependents age 13 and up with coverage through the WFBH employee health plan. Here’s what you get when you enroll: A Customized Program. Get a program tailored to your needs and goals. Choose what to focus on. Go at your own pace. Proven Tools and Helpful Resources. Learn tips and techniques to help improve your day-to-day life. Track your mood, sleep, stress, goals, and more – all with 24/7 access to the myStrength app and web platform. One-on-One Support. We can all use a little extra support sometimes. Dedicated coaches can help you set goals, discover resources, and stay motivated. To enroll for this new program, simply visit strength.livongo.com/WFBH/enter or call Livongo Member support at 800- 945-4355, and have your registration code WFBH ready. In the coming days you will also be receiving a mailing from Livongo, which contains additional program details. If you have further questions, please contact the PeopleLink team at PeopleLink.wakehealth.edu or by phone at 336-716- 6464 (Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM).
INFORMATION HERE!
OMH has compiled Violence Related Trauma Resources for individuals, families, communities, healthcare providers and other professionals. 2
The NIH National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers brochures and fact sheets on mental health disorders and related topics for patients and their families, health professionals and the public. Materials are available in English and Spanish. The National Alliance on Mental Health has created infographics and fact sheets on topics such as the warning signs of mental illness and suicide, including statistics by race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation/identity: Mental Health By the Numbers. ======
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
Center for Global Programs & Studies 116 Reynolda Hall Kelia Hubbard, Director; Greta Smith, for WFSM graduate programs [email protected] [email protected] | 336-758-5938 http://global.wfu.edu/iss/ [global.wfu.edu]
Pamela Melton – Paralegal, CLA 336.716-1194 | 336-716-5656| [email protected] Robert Michael- Business Analyst p 336-716-6257 \ f 336-716-5656 romichae@w akehealth.edu Counseling and Well-Being Services Orita McCorkle ([email protected]) international students
Are you an advanced grad student or postdoc? Or do you mentor grad students or work on graduate training? We have been funded to build two free online courses to help beginning graduate students navigate their mentoring relationships (thanks NIH NIGMS!). Please tell us [ibiology.acemlna.com] what knowledge and skills a 1st year grad student needs for good mentoring relationships!
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Your responses will be used to help us develop these courses, however, your responses may also be used for research. More information about the research study can be found on the first page of the survey. Once you have completed the survey, you will have the option to provide your name and email address on a separate form if you are interested in participating in an interview about your research mentoring relationships. Feel free to share the survey with other interested people!
Thank you from the iBiology Courses Team!
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR HERE! A sampling of events listed below.
Phase 3 iQ Community Updates Full list of Tenant updates HERE!
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Thursday November 5th 12:00-6:00pm
Why Attend? Network, collaborate and learn from other educators Learn more about exemplary course design practices
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See how learning analytics can help influence student retention, performance and achievement Hear examples of how to keep students engaged and on track
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Departments were provided a $500 per POSTDOC educational Fund for training this academic year. Please speak with your Department Chair about how you would like the Department to spend this fund on your training.
RESEARCH RIGOR AND REPRODUCIBILITY for TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
SAVE THE Date: Thursday November 12, 2020 Time: 5:15-6:30 pm Virtual Presentation at 5:15 pm, immediately followed by a facilitated discussion at 6:00 pm by Zoom
Please check the Postdoc Canvas Announcements for the link to join!
The Scientific Hypothesis: Use, Misuse or Non-use in Contemporary Research Publications
Bradley Alger, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland, Author of the book: “In Defense of the Scientific Hypothesis: From Reproducibility Crisis to Big Data” Oxford Univ. Press, 2020.
REGISTRATION BY REDCAP. Contact CTSI Education and Training.
Rigor, Transparency and Reproducibility training is a requirement for NIH training and career development grants and other federally funded pre-doctoral and post-doctoral awards. Ellen Quillen, PhD, and Justin Moore, PhD, are the faculty Co-Coordinators for the Research Rigor and Reproducibility training, along with WFSM Training Grant PIs and training faculty. Research Rigor and Reproducibility applications: 1. Fundamentals: Philosophical background and the scientific hypothesis today 2. Statistics and statistical hypotheses 3. Bayesian basics and the scientific hypothesis 4. Automatic thinking: hypotheses, biases, and inductive reasoning.
The presentation will be followed by discussions in small breakout groups using Zoom, facilitated by training grant faculty.
All training grant trainees, postdoctoral fellows and mentored career development awardees are expected to attend, but the program is open to ALL graduate students and postdoctoral research fellows and research scholars.
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The Center for Advancement of Teaching (CAT) is pleased to sponsor workshops that provide opportunities to learn, discuss, and collaborate with teaching colleagues, and which are facilitated by outstanding Wake Forest faculty and staff. Register http://pdc.wfu.edu [pdc.wfu.edu] early for our upcoming workshops: Remote-Working @ Wake https://pdc.wfu.edu/additional-resources/
Virtual Learning Opportunities With conferences cancelled and travel halted for professional development, the PDC’s online resources are a great way for you to build and strengthen professional competencies. Leading at Wake online classes and a selection of carefully curated LinkedIn Learning courses may be the perfect way to increase your skills and help realize your development goals. You can also earn credits towards CORE certification in the process. Click here to see a full listing of online classes and resources https://pdc.wfu.edu/
Diversity
D.E.A.C. Allies: Lgbtq+ 101 [pdc.wfu.edu] See website
iLab 103: Barriers to Inclusion [pdc.wfu.edu] See website
iLab Lunch and Learn [pdc.wfu.edu] 12:00pm-1:00pm
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D.E.A.C. Allies: The Gender Binary and Beyond See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
D.E.A.C. Allies: Skill Development and Practice See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
iLab Student Workshop Series [pdc.wfu.edu] 11/03 4:00pm-5:00pm
Inclusive Excellence for Student Leaders: Realizing See website Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity [pdc.wfu.edu]
Inclusive Excellence for Faculty/Staff Leaders: Realizing Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity 11/11 4:00pm-5:30pm
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Judaism & Islam 101 - Fall 2020 [pdc.wfu.edu] 11/19 12:00pm-1:00pm
Finance / Legal
TIAA One on One Advice Sessions [pdc.wfu.edu] See website 9:00am-3:00pm
Leadership & Management
Inclusive Search & Selection Strategies for Faculty See website Positions Synchronous Virtual Labs [pdc.wfu.edu]
Inclusive Search & Selection Strategies for Staff 11/03 10:30am-11:30am Positions Synchronous Virtual Labs [pdc.wfu.edu]
Supervisor Training II - Virtual [pdc.wfu.edu] 11/05 10:00am-11:00am
Personal
The Basics of Medicare [pdc.wfu.edu] 12:00pm-1:00pm
Professional
Hiring International Faculty and Staff [pdc.wfu.edu] 11/17 10:00am-11:30am
Special Interest
Adobe Bootcamp: Premiere Pro VirtShop See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
HR Listens: COVID Stressors (Non-Exempt Staff) See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
Online Support Group for Working Caregivers See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
HR Listens: COVID Stressors (Exempt Staff) See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
Adobe Bootcamp: Photoshop VirtShop [pdc.wfu.edu] See website
Adobe Bootcamp: InDesign VirtShop [pdc.wfu.edu] 11/18 2:00pm-3:00pm
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Qualtrics Insight Platform - Advanced Reports See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
Excel Virtual Lab: Filtering, Sorting and Conditional See website Formatting [pdc.wfu.edu]
Excel Virtual Lab: Formulas and Functions See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
Connect Remotely with Google Meet [pdc.wfu.edu] See website
Introduction to Captioning: Make your videos more accessible and get your audience more engaged with See website captions [pdc.wfu.edu]
Zoom Meetings: The Basics and Beyond [pdc.wfu.edu] See website
Excel Virtual Lab: Charting Your Data [pdc.wfu.edu] See website
2020 Fall/Winter Faculty/Staff Computer Exchange See website 2:00pm-4:00pm [pdc.wfu.edu]
Excel Virtual Lab: Pivot Tables [pdc.wfu.edu] See website
New Windows Computer Training [pdc.wfu.edu] See website
New Apple Computer Training [pdc.wfu.edu] See website
November Canvas Open Labs [pdc.wfu.edu] 2:00pm-3:00pm
FIN 102: Procurement in Workday [pdc.wfu.edu] 11/11 10:00am-11:00am
FIN 103: Invoicing & Receiving in Workday 11/11 1:30pm-2:30pm [pdc.wfu.edu]
FIN 104: Reimbursements in Workday [pdc.wfu.edu] 11/12 10:30am-11:30am
Computer and Information Security Essentials 11/19 10:00am-11:30am [pdc.wfu.edu]
Wellbeing
Annual Benefits Enrollment Assistance - Fall 2020 See website 10:00am-4:00pm [pdc.wfu.edu]
How to Win with Weight Loss during COVID-19 See website See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
Nutrition Counseling [pdc.wfu.edu] 8:00am-4:00pm
Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
How to Plan & Cook Well-for-One during COVID-19 See website See website [pdc.wfu.edu]
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ResilientWake Weekend Challenge- After the 11/06 3:00pm-4:00pm Election... [pdc.wfu.edu]
ResilientWake Weekend Challenge- Gratitude 11/20 3:00pm-4:00pm [pdc.wfu.edu]
Visit http://pdc.wfu.edu [pdc.wfu.edu] to register for or learn more about any offering.
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Are you thinking of filing a patent, or considering a career in Tech Transfer, Patent Law/Agency, or Regulatory Affairs? Join the US Patent and Trademark Office for free webinars!
WEBINAR OVERVIEW: 1. Demystifying the Patent Petition Process 2. Learn How to Search Patents 3. The Path to a Patent, Part I: IP Basics 4. The Path to a Patent, Part II: Patent Searching 5. Copyright Basics and Considerations for Entrepreneurs 6. The Path to a Patent, Part III: Learn How to Draft a Patent Application 7. The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn How to Draft Patent Claims 8. Learn How to Protect Your IP Abroad Links and Description ------7. The Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn How to Draft Patent Claims WHEN: Fri Nov 13, 1 pm REGISTER: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/learn-how-draft-patent-claims-0 Claim drafting may be the most important part of protecting your invention. Learn the basics of claim drafting from USPTO experts in this interactive workshop. You will develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim during the course of examination.
To get the most out of this workshop, you should have an intermediate knowledge of the intellectual property system and of pa tents specifically. We recommend that you complete the previous sessions before attending: “IP basics", ”Patent searching”, and "How to draft a patent application" before attending.
------8. Learn How to Protect Your IP Abroad WHEN: Fri Nov 20, 1 pm REGISTER: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/learn-how-protect-your-ip-abroad-0 Did you know that patents offer country-by-country protection? Learn how to protect your intellectual property in foreign jurisdictions. The USPTO's International Patent Legal Administration will host a two-hour seminar on considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications. The discussion will include an overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the us e of the
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Paris Convention for non-PCT countries. Sponsored by the US Patent and Trademark Office. For more information: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events ======
Career Pathways
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS, RESEARCH FELLOWS and RESEARCH SCHOLARS: Master's Program in Clinical Research Management (CRM) Training the next generation of clinical research leaders - professionals shaping new frontiers for drug and device development, and advancing health! Ralph D’Agostino, Jr., PhD, FASA Program Director [email protected]
Learn More Here
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NIH OITE Upcoming Training Opportunities - Fall 2020 The OITE will open much of our fall programming to trainees in the extramural community. We will advertise offering open to all using our informational distribution list which postdocs can join at https://www.training.nih.gov/sas/_20/426/ [training.nih.gov]).
Even though mental health is often considered a personal issue, our cultures and background can have a profound influence on how we perceive and manage our mental health. Join the NIH OITE from 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET on NOVEMBER, 2 2020 to talk about ways in which culture can impact our view of mental health and what we all can do to promote inclusive wellness by overcoming barriers created by cultural norms. The program will include a panel discussion, Q&A and small group discussions facilitated by OITE wellness advisors. Please register for the webinar and small groups at https://www.training.nih.gov/sas/_20/1987/ [training.nih.gov] and you will receive a link to the webinar on November 2nd.
Also, the previous session addressed the important topic of suicide awareness and prevention and can now be viewed on the NIH OITE YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/n0ktsXKJRZQ [youtu.be]. I encourage you all to take a look. To learn about up-coming topics in this important series please visit https://www.training.nih.gov/new_seminar_series_mental_health_and_well-being [training.nih.gov].
NIH OITE Webinar: Workplace Dynamics: Conflict and Feedback
Please join NIH OITE for the second webinar in our mental health series which will take place from 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET on NOVEMEBR, 2 2020. Mental health is often viewed as a personal, individual issue. But did you know that our culture and background play an important role in mental health experiences - from how we assess mental health and how we describe our mental health symptoms (emotionally or physically), or even when we decide to seek treatment, if at all? In this panel discussion, we 10 will discuss how culture impacts our view of mental health, how to overcome some of the barriers posed by cultural expectations, and what the biomedical research community can do to promote inclusive wellness. This is a one-hour panel discussion followed by facilitated small group discussions where we will have the opportunity to discuss the impact of culture on our mental health and practice skills to assist overcoming barriers imposed by the cultural norms. Because mental health experts will facilitate the small groups, you must register in advance to participate. To register, please
Register Here
Additional training activities here: https://www.training.nih.gov/
MONTH DATE(S) TOPIC NOVEMBER Lecture 11/10/20 Part III: Emotions and Emotional Intelligence in the
Groups week of 11/16 Workplace [attendee.gotowebinar.com] DECEMBER Lecture 12/8/20 Part IV: Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Scientists
Groups week of 12/14 [attendee.gotowebinar.com] JANUARY Lecture 1/12/21 Part V: Developing Feedback Resilience
Groups week of 1/18 [attendee.gotowebinar.com] FEBRUARY Lecture 2/9/21 Part VI: Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring
Groups week of 2/15 Relationships [attendee.gotowebinar.com]
Additional OITE Resources for Trainees OUTSIDE the NIH Videocasts/Podcasts of OITE Workshops
Examples of videocasts you will find on the OITE Web site, www.training.nih.gov, are . Communication workshops o Creating and Presenting Dynamic Posters o Talking Science: Designing and Delivering Successful Oral Presentations o Using LinkedIn Effectively . Grant Writing I and II . Job search skills workshops o CVs and Resumes: Essential Job Search Documents o Networking! Networking! Networking! o Getting the Most Out of a Job Fair o Planning for Career Satisfaction and Success ======
Webinar 5: Transitioning to a Career in Artificial Intelligence Join this session for an overview of the artificial intelligence landscape, as w ell as advice on transitioning into roles in AI. This session is designed for beginners interested in transitioning into deep learning and machine learning engineering roles . Date: Thursday, October 15th Time: 2pm PT / 5pm ET Sign Up Now Interested in attending, but can’t make the time? Sign up to receive information about future sessions: https://notify.insightdatascience.com/notify Interested in learning more about Insight and our programs? Visit: https://w ww.insightfellow s.com -- Ju st ina Rodriguez (she/her) A dmissions Specialist | INSIGHT, New York Ju [email protected]
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Join the NRMN Team!
NRMN Fall Line-Up
November 9 - November 13: ABRCMS [r20.rs6.net] NRMN Virtual Exhibitor Booth Schedule 1-on-1 appointments Jamboor Vishw anatha, PhD w ill present on Friday, November 13 at 12:30p CST
December 3: Western New Mexico University Career Fair [r20.rs6.net] NRMN Virtual Exhibitor Booth
December 10: 8th annual San Antonio Postdoctoral Research Forum (SAPRF) [r20.rs6.net] Jamboor Vishw anatha, PhD w ill present on Thursday, December 10
For details about how to find NRMN at these events, join the "NRMN @ Fall 2020 Conferences/Events [r20.rs6.net]" My Group on My NRMN.
Would y ou like NRMN to present at your event? Reach out to us at [email protected].
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ASPET WASHINGTON FELLOWS 2021 Applications to Open October 13
The 2021 Washington Fellow s program w ill open applications on Tuesday, October 13. Due to restrictions on travel and access to the U.S. Capitol building and its legislative offices, the 2021 program w ill be conducted virtually. Beginning in January, selected fellow s w ill receive instruction from ASPET staff on ASPET’s current policy issues; participate in a virtual mini-conference w ith former fellow s, congressional staff, and DC-based policy experts; and attend virtual meetings w ith staffers of their senators and representative. Fellow s w ill also publish op-eds in local and regional new s outlets on their experiences.
The ASPET Washington Fellow s Program is open to any graduate student, postdoctoral trainee, or researcher no more than four y ears past the completion of his/her postdoctoral training. Applicants must be members of ASPET in good standing and have a strong interest in science and its intersection w ith public policy. Applicants must be residing in the US and w orking or studying at a US ins titution to be eligible. Non-US citizens may apply as long as they meet these conditions. The application process w ill be completed online and w ill require a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s immediate supervisor or mentor, a personal statement, and responses to several short essay questions. Fellow s can expect to be notified of their application’s results in mid-December.
For more information, please visit ASPET’s Washington Fellow s homepage HERE [send.aspet.org].
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Finding Our Voice/Sharing Our Truth, Leading to Change
Questions? Contact us at inclusiondiversity@w akehealth.edu
Office of Inclusion and Diversity
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NETWORKING BioPharma Networking Group WHEN: Typically 3rd Tues of the month, 6-8 pm REGISTER: please check website for rescheduled events https://www.bpng.org/new-events-1 Bio Pharma Networking Group (BPNG), founded in 2012, is a not-for-profit, all-inclusive life and health science professionals community that actively promotes the "real power" of networking.
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Triangle Biotech Tuesday Networking Event https://www.trianglebiotechtuesday.com/ WHEN: Second Tuesday of every month, 5:15-7:30 pm
FUNDING & FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Science Education/Outreach Opportunity: Gain Publishing Experience with JEI
The Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI) is a professional journal that publishes work by middle- and high-school students seeking volunteer editors and peer reviewers. Volunteering for JEI is an excellent opportunity for professional development in publishing and the peer review process as well as teaching and inspiring young aspiring scientists. We are always looking for postdocs and graduate students ain any field of science to volunteer in a variety of roles.
For more information and to volunteer: https://emerginginvestigators.org/prospective_staff Questions? Email Claire Otero, [email protected]
American Association of University Women American Fellowships
The American Fellowship program began in 1888, a time when women were discouraged from pursuing an education. It is AAUW’s largest fellowship program and the oldest non-institutional source of graduate funding for women in the United States.
AAUW American Fellowships support women scholars who are pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence; quality and originality of pr oject design; and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research.
For more information and to apply: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/
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American Association of University Women International Fellowships
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not US citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited US institutions are supported. Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls. Recipients return to their home countries to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, the arts or scientific fields.
For more information and to apply: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/
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American Association of University Women Research Publication Grants in Engineering, Medicine and Science
Having a strong publication record is a key to receiving promotions and tenure in engineering, medi cine and science. Yet persistent gender stereotypes and bias in these fields can make it difficult for women to find the time and institutional support needed to publish their research. These grants help women overcome these barriers by funding research projects that will culminate in scholarly publications. They are open to women scholars conducting basic research in engineering, medicine or the physical or biological sciences and who have a doctorate degree in one of those fields. The grantee must publish their research in a scholarly publication and be listed as a primary author.
For more information and to apply: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/
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Science of Purpose Funding Initiative
Ancient philosophers such as Aristotle viewed living things as pursuing various ends or goals. Today, our mainstream biological sciences seldom use such concepts in their explanatory theories, though biologists often use descriptive language that imputes purposiveness to living systems and some scholars have expressed dissatisfaction with the neglect of goal-directed processes in
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an otherwise comprehensive theoretical framework. Life itself seems to make use of a variety of strategies that achieve its purposes, and a number of natural phenomena are puzzlingly difficult to describe or account for without the use of purposive language. Is it time to resuscitate purposiveness in biology? In what ways might purpose-related concepts be useful or even necessary for scientific research into artificial intelligence, origin of life, development, macroevolution trends, ecology, and other areas? How might greater attentiveness to purposive categories such as goal-directedness, agency, and directionality, catalyze novel theory development and scientific discoveries?
The Foundation has allocated over $20 million to the Science of Purpose funding priority over the next five years. In this initiative, we seek to identify and fund the development of novel theoretical, philosophical, or scientific concepts useful for advancing the study of goal-directed, goal-seeking, or goal-suited phenomena in nature. The Foundation is interested in a range of topics and disciplinary fields from chemistry to the biological sciences. This funding competition is open to researchers worldwide who hold a doctoral-level degree or equivalent at the time of application. We are giving special emphasis to young scholars at this stage of our funding.
For more information and to apply: https://researchfunding.duke.edu/science-purpose-funding-initiative [researchfunding.duke.edu]
RTI is currently accepting applications for three Post-Doctoral Innovation and Strategy Fellowships. Post-Doctoral Innovation and Strategy Fellow - Food Science – http://m.rfer.us/RTIQ0n7jX [m.rfer.us] Post-Doctoral Innovation and Strategy Fellow – Chemistry – http://m.rfer.us/RTIphM7jY [m.rfer.us] Post-Doctoral Innovation and Strategy Fellow - Biological and Biomedical Sciences - http://m.rfer.us/RTItfC7jb [m.rfer.us]
Inclusivity grants are available to undergraduate, graduate, postdoc, and junior faculty who identify as underrepresented minorities (defined by the NIH as: Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders AND individuals with disabilities, who are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more life activities).
For more information and to apply: https://www.ascb.org/grants-awards/inclusivity-and-childcare-grants-2/
BD Technology Leadership Development Program The BD Technology Leadership Development Program’s (TLDP) vision is to develop future leaders in our R&D organization by providing TLDP associates with broad and deep technical assignments across BD. The program consists of three progressively more challenging assignments (1.5–2 years each) that span multiple businesses and/or locations within the company. These assignments are designed to strengthen technical depth and leadership skills. As an associate in one of our rotational programs, you will have the opportunity early in your career to work on challenging and meaningful assignments that directly impact the organization and its work addressing some of the world’s most compelling health problems. Diverse rotations, combined with coaching and development, enable associates to build new skills and explore multiple career paths. These unique programs and a built-in network provide visibility and preparation for future leadership opportunities.
Program Features: - Assignments spanning multiple locations and BD businesses within key R&D facilities located in or near the following major cities: New York City; Baltimore, MD; Raleigh, NC; San Diego, CA; San Jose, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Phoenix, AZ; Providence, RI; and Atlanta, GA. - Rotation opportunities outside of associate’s domain of expertise build breadth by providing exposure to different technology fields, phases of product development and job functions.
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– Designing and developing product components in drug delivery systems, surgical devices or high-tech diagnostics. – Contributing to the development of novel materials technology that enables invention of new medical devices or therapies. – Software development for new technologies that enable better and faster disease diagnosis.
Qualifications: - Outstanding PhD graduates with technical depth in engineering, technology or life sciences fields, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, computer science, data science and related fields. - Early-stage career (no more than 3 years of industry or postdoc experience outside the pursuit of a degree). - Significant demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership may span realms including but not limited to: technical, academic, entrepreneurial, organizational and personal - Willingness and ability to relocate to different geographic locations for at least two out of the three assignments. - The BD TLDP Program is unable to provide visa sponsorship. In order to qualify for this position, you must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status by BD for the duration of this program, which is anticipated to be 5–6 years. To Apply- Search “Jobs” put TDLP into the Keyword and leave the location blank. Check out the informational Video here! BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP)
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Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award During the COVID-19 Pandemic Under normal circumstances, individuals must have no more than four years of postdoctoral research experience to be eligible to apply for a K99/R00 Pathway to Independence award. The purpose of this notice is to inform the extramural community that due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, NIH will be providing up to a two-receipt cycle extension (roughly eight additional months) of eligibility for prospective applicants meeting the requirements for submission of a K99/R00 application from the time period covered by the June/July 2020 due dates through the February/March 2021 due dates.
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Each year more than 250 distinguished scientists and engineers like you become AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows (STPF). These fellows spend a year contributing to policy across the federal government. Fellows are scholars, faculty on sabbatical, and practitioners from across sectors. They represent a broad range of disciplines and career stages.
Do you want to bring your STEM expertise to Washington next year?
STPF invites you to join a special conversation with three fellows to hear what it’s like to be a policy fellow. Join to hear fellows’ lessons learned and to ask them your questions.
Cancer Research Institute Opportunity: Technology Impact Award LOI LOI Deadline: 11/15 Funding: Up to $200,000 over 12-24 months Eligibility: Applicants must hold a faculty appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor (or higher rank) at the time of award activation. Overview: This award provides seed funding to address the gap between technology development and clinical application of cancer immunotherapies. These grants aim to encourage collaboration between technology developers and clinical cancer immunologists and to generate the proof-of-principle of a novel platform technology in bioinformatics, ex vivo or in silico modeling systems, immunological or tumor profiling instrumentation, methods, reagents and assays, or other relevant technologies that can enable clinician scientists to generate deeper insights into the mechanisms of action of effective or ineffective cancer immunotherapies.
CureSearch for Cancer Opportunity: Young Investigator Award LOI LOI Deadline: 11/30/2020 Funding: $75,000 per year for up to three years. Continued support for second and third year funding is contingent upon a noncompetitive review and demonstration of satisfactory and timely completion of milestones. 10% indirects are allowed. Eligibility: - Applicants must be MD (or equivalent), PhD, MD-PhD with no more than six years beyond completion of post- doctoral training - Applicants must have an academic appointment at a medical institution in the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level; transition into an appropriate position anticipated during the funding period must be verified by a Letter of Institutional Support. - Applicants may not hold an independent NIH “R” or “P” award at the time of application. - Applicants may concurrently have an NIH “K” award. 20
- Applicants must have an academic mentor identified and the application must include a letter/statement from the mentor documenting his/her involvement in the proposed research. Overview: CureSearch’s mission is to drive innovative research to clinical impact to accelerate the delivery of novel therapeutics to pediatric cancer patients. A key component of this mission is to ultimately drive outstanding translational and preclinical research to clinical trials and beyond, towards commercialization. The 2020 Young Investigator Program is designed to provide support and training for exceptional young investigators in pediatric oncology drug development. The award is intended for investigators who have completed post-doctoral training and are transitioning to a full-time academic position. Projects should be focused on pediatric oncology drug development. Applicants are encouraged to submit projects addressing areas of high unmet need in pediatric cancer research. Funding decisions will be based on scientific merit and the project’s drug development potential.
Children’s Tumor Foundation Opportunity: Young Investigator Award LOI LOI Deadline: December 7, 2020 Funding: Varies – check application guidelines Eligibility: Applicant must be: - A postdoctoral fellow (MD, Ph.D., or equivalent) with no more than 7 years past completion of their first doctoral degree at start of award, OR - A graduate student pursuing an MD, Ph.D., or equivalent degree. - Note: This mechanism is NOT for individuals holding an independent faculty position. - Applicant must be affiliated with the laboratory of a senior researcher who is the applicant’s research sponsor. The sponsor must offer a training environment that is conducive for the growth and education of an early-career NF researcher. As part of the application, the mentor will be asked to describe the intended training plan. - In a given year, more than one member from a laboratory can apply for a YIA. However, only one application per laboratory per year will be funded. - There are no citizenship requirements for this program. CTF seeks and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals worldwide. - Note: An individual may not receive more than one postdoctoral YIA in his/her career. Having had a prior CTF predoctoral YIA award does NOT preclude receiving a postdoctoral YIA award. Overview: The YIA mechanism supports basic and translational research towards - Understanding cellular, genetic, and molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis phenotypes - Identifying and/or testing novel therapeutic targets - Testing candidate therapeutics - Analysis of natural history of NF The focus of YIA research includes but is not limited to - NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis - Manifestations such as – o Neurofibromas, schwannomas, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, other brain and nervous system tumors o Bone abnormalities o Cardiovascular abnormalities o Learning disorders o Pain
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Opportunity: Research Grants Deadline: 12/31 Funding: Varies by project; max one year Eligibility: Post-docs who are on the tenure track and have a tenured mentor are eligible. Priority is given to researchers at non-profit institutions in the United States who are new to the field of cancer research, or to established research investigators examining new approaches to cancer cure. Overview: The Foundation funds research directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer. The Foundation funds projects for a one-year period which will allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by established cancer researchers. It is anticipated that this early stage funding by the Foundation may lead to subsequent and expanded support using government agency funding. Project relevance to cancer detection, treatment, or cure should be clearly identified.
REMINDERS 11/15: Cancer Research Institute - Technology Impact Award LOI 12/1: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation - Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award 12/16: Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation - RUNX1 Early Career Investigator Program
Overview: Pilot Awards support senior investigators who propose potentially transformative ideas that do not have extensive preliminary data but articulate a clear hypothesis and translational goals. Resources for such "high-risk, high- reward" projects are important to establish proof-of-concept, which may then leverage additional funding through more traditional avenues.
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding The NIH is deeply concerned for the health and safety of people involved in NIH research, and about the effects on the biomed ical enterprise in the areas affected by the HHS declared public health emergency for COVID-19. Due to the potential exceptional impact, we want to assure our recipient community that NIH will be doing our part to help you continue your research. This is a rapidly evolving situation and we will provide updated guidance and information as it becomes available. See updated page history below https://grants.nih.gov/policy/natural-disasters/corona-virus/history-update.htm
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OPEN RFA: 2021 Mentor Academy This formal, evidence-based program includes 20 contact hours over six months to enhance the mentoring skills of mid-career and early senior clinical and translational researchers. Mentor Academy Information here
NEWS: WFSM Participates in COMBATCOVID study
The COMBATCOVID Consortium for Multisite Biomedical Analytics and Trials on COVID-19 will bring together electronic health records (EHR) data from 7 participating institutions.
Read Press Release Here
RFA Open: 2021-2023 KL2 RFA
2 years of 75% salary support. Up to $35K/year for education /research. Individual Development Plan + multi-disciplinary mentoring team.
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$5K RFA Community Engagement Boost Award
The Program in Community-Engaged Research has a request for applications for our $5,000 Community Engagement Boost Award!
Learn More about the Boost Award!
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
View Foundation Opportunities Here (download)
Funding Opportunities | Weekly November 2020
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Active IRB-approved COVID-19 research projects in the Wake Forest School of Medicine Network
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Area(s) Foundation Opportunity Max Deadline Funding
Neurology Michael J. Fox Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in $180,000 12/10/2020 Foundation Movement Disorders Foundation Fighting Opthalmology Blindness Translational Research Acceleration $1,500,000 12/30/2020 Program for Sight-Saving Therapies Varied Novartis US COVID -19 Response Fund $250,000 Rolling Foundation Varied Robert Wood Pioneering Ideas 2020: Future of Evidence; Varies Rolling Johnson Foundation Future of Social Interaction; Future of Food; Future of Work Grants
Cancer, WFIRM Rising Tide Patient-Centered Clinical Trial Grant LOI Varies Rolling Foundation for Clinical Cancer Varied FocusedResearch Ultrasound Research Award Program - Clinical $100,000 Rolling Foundation Indication Track LOI Varied Focused Ultrasound Research Award Program - High Risk Track $100,000 Rolling Foundation LOI
General External Notices
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding Council on Governmental Relations - Institutional and Agency Responses to COVID-19 and Additional Resources Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Coordinates National Effort to Develop Blood-Related Therapies for COVID-19 Special Exception to the NIH/AHRQ/NIOSH Post-Submission Material Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic New and Updated: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - COVID-19 Flexibilities
Funding Opportunities
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Funding Opportunities Specific to COVID-19
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InfoEd Global COVID-19 Opportunities/Resources
Foundation / Association / Industry Funding Opportunities Mitigating the Health and Economic Costs of New Global Innovation Fund the Pandemic in Developing Countries Grant
TD Bank The 2020 TD Ready Challenge
Amgen Foundation COVID-19 Relief Support
Adira Foundation Fast Track COVID-19 Grant Responses
Novartis COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Mozilla Open Source Support Program COVID-19 Solutions Fund Clinical Science Research and Development Department of Veteran Affairs RFA Biomedical Advanced Research and Department of Health & Human Services Development Authority (BARDA) Broad
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PAR-20-258: Mentored Career Development Program (K01) for Early Stage Investigators Using Nonhuman Primate Research Models (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR-20-292: NCI Clinical and Translational Exploratory/Developmental Studies (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) RFA-CA-20-034: NCI Pediatric In Vivo Testing Program (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) RFA-CA-20-048: The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
RFA-MD-20-008: Addressing Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality and Morbidity (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) RFA-MH-20-525: NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & SOCIETIES
Please refer to the full Funding Opportunity list for each organization American Cancer Society Research Grant Types The Triological Society Research Grant List American Heart Association Research Funding American Gastroenterological Association Research & Awards American Federation for Aging Research Funding Opportunities
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The 2020/2021 CTSI Pilot RFA Now Open Successful Basic/Translational Science and Clinical/Population Health Science pilots. Successful pilots will receive up to $40,000 in direct costs.
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Training: Huron Grants & Agreements
Register today for general training in the use of both the Grants and Agreements modules! Learn more!
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All About Grants Podcasts
The Office of Extramural Research (OER) talks to NIH staff members about the ins and outs of NIH funding. Designed for investigators, fellows, students, research administrators, and others just curious about the application and award process, we provide insights on grant topics from those who live and breathe the information. Episodes are available as mp3s for download here, via iTunes, or via RSS feed. Information on RSS and Podcasts
Vertebrate Animals Section Training Module 26
Calling all applicants proposing research with vertebrate animals – check out the latest online learning module on the Vertebrate Animals Section in grant applications. This interactive module will assist applicants and offerors in preparing this section of the application, and will serve as a valuable resource for reviewers in evaluating the Vertebrate Animal Section of applications and proposals. This engaging module takes 30 minutes or less to complete and includes: . an overview of the requirements, . a checklist for applicants and reviewers, . detailed instructions, and . responsibilities of applicants, reviewers, and NIH staff.
See additional resources on the humane care and use of animals in PHS supported research on NIH’s Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) website.
Search Mechanisms For detailed information on funding opportunities, search www.grants.gov with keywords related to your research interests. National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIH Career Development Awards (K-Series) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) SPIN Database - Available to all WFBMC users as part of the InfoEd package. Health Resources and Services Administration National Science Foundation North Carolina Biotechnology Center
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Hot Topic: Countdown to the 2020 LAT Courses
1. More information on aquatic species 2. New avian and aquatic anatomy lesson 3. Mandate and guideline updates from the new AVMA Guidelines and the BMBL 4. Expansion of Unit 4 on surgical techniques to include technical procedures in aquatics species
Watch the Learning Library Dashboard for updates and a late fall launch date announcement.
Studying for LAT now? No worries! There will be a period of time where the exam will reference both the 2012 and 2020 editions of the LAT study materials. Planning to take the LAT in 2021?
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Start studying the 2020 manual courses when they become available on the ALL.
Tech Week 2021
Prepare to celebrate January 31 - February 5, 2021!
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