JUMP START YOUR CLINICAL RESEARCH CAREER
(Coming in Fall 2024)
Get personalized guidance and mentorship on project planning, scientific-writing and academic career development

Program Details
Phase 1: Self-Discovery and Value Empowerment
Personal strengths, values, and goal setting. Understanding personal and professional environments.
Topics Covered
- Self-Assessment Tools: To identify personal strengths and areas for growth
- Values, Goals and Activities Alignment: Exercises designed to articulate personal values and align them with both career goals and research ambitions.
- Understanding Mentors and Work Environment: Insights into analyzing mentorship dynamics and the work environment to ensure better alignment with personal values and career objectives.
Phase 2: Mastering Productivity Principles
Time management, prioritization, and managing work-life balance.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to productivity tools and methods: understand leverage and waste
- Mastering time: scheduling your time like a high-performer or athlete
- Overcoming productivity pitfalls: procrastination, multitasking, overwhelm
Phase 3: Strategic Research Project and Grant Mastery
Fundamentals of project management, grant writing strategies, and financial planning for research. The goal is to move from Idea to Execution.
Topics Covered
- Key project management methodologies: tailored to research projects and grant application.
- Increase scholarly productivity: creating a research pipeline and handling multiple projects.
- Grant application: Understanding grantsmanship and grant logistics such as finding grants, proposal writing, and budget planning.
Phase 4: Cultivating Research Relationships
Building and managing effective relationships in the research environment, including mentorship, collaboration, and transitioning towards independence.
Topics Covered
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Mentor Engagement: Explore methods to seek, engage, and maximize relationships with mentors to advance your research career.
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Collaborator Compatibility: Identify suitable collaborators, establish clear communication channels, and manage joint research efforts efficiently.
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Gaining Independence: Develop strategies for gradually gaining independence from mentors while maintaining productive professional relationships.
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Becoming a Mentor: Transition into a mentor role, identify potential mentees, and cultivate junior researchers for future success.
Phase 5: Scaling With Systems And Futurizing Your Research Career
Building and optimizing systems and processes for efficient research operations.
Long-term career planning, leadership in research, and impact measurement.
Topics Covered
- Principles of system thinking and process optimization, including digital tools and team roles.
- Strategies for automating routine tasks and optimizing workflow.
- Developing a visionary research agenda and aligning it with potential future trends.
- Leadership skills for leading high-impact research initiatives.
- Metrics for assessing research impact and strategies for enhancing visibility and influence.
Phase 6:
Long-term career planning, leadership in research, and impact measurement.
Topics Covered
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System Thinking and Process Optimization: Understand principles of system thinking and process optimization, incorporating digital tools and defining team roles effectively.
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Workflow Automation: Implement strategies for automating routine tasks and optimizing workflows to increase efficiency.
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Visionary Research Agenda: Develop a visionary research agenda that aligns with potential future trends, positioning your work at the forefront of your field.
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Leadership in Research: Cultivate leadership skills necessary for leading high-impact research initiatives, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.