We offer several programs that provide sustained support and training.
The Division of Research, Innovation & Impact notified the next cohort of Early Career Research Development Fellows in March 2022. They will participate in this three-year professional development program during the 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years.
About the program
The Early Career Research Development Fellows Program is aimed at full-time, pre-tenure faculty who are seeking opportunities for strategic career planning and skill development in the area of academic research.
During the three-year program, participants are expected to attend monthly 1.5-hour sessions on a range of topics, engage in discussions with peer researchers and participate in individual consultations with staff in the Division of Research, Innovation & Impact.
Research development topics are adapted to meet the needs of the cohort. Topics may include:
- Developing a five-year research plan.
- Early career grant opportunities.
- Tools and strategies for project and time management.
- Strategies for identifying funding opportunities.
- Grant writing workshops.
Other benefits of program participation include:
- Optional writing retreats.
- Priority registration for research development events.
- Additional one-on-one consultations for proposal review, strategy development and career support.
The Division of Research, Innovation & Impact notified the next cohort of Mid-Career Research Development Fellows in March 2022. They will participate in this two-year professional development program during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years.
About the program
The Mid-Career Research Development Fellows Program is aimed at tenured faculty who have not yet been promoted to full professor and are seeking research and career development support.
During the two-year program, participants are expected to attend monthly 1.5-hour sessions on a range of topics, engage in discussions with peer researchers and participate in individual consultations with staff in the Division of Research, Innovation & Impact.
Research development topics are adapted to meet the needs of the cohort. Topics may include:
- Refocusing your research agenda.
- Identifying potential funding opportunities and collaborators.
- The path to promotion.
- The role of public engagement in your research.
- Developing an effective research team.
- Balancing mid-career service obligations.
Other benefits of program participation include:
- Optional writing retreats.
- Priority registration for research development events.
- Additional one-on-one consultations for proposal review, strategy development and career support.
MU CAREER Club is designed to help eligible researchers submit or resubmit a competitive application to the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Program. Club participants receive training, support and consultation throughout the process — from first draft to submission.
Submission deadline: Registration is now closed.
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to assistant professors or equivalent who are eligible to submit to the NSF CAREER Program.
Program timeline
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Activity |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting a CAREER proposal (Jan 13, 8:30 – 12:30) |
X | ||||||
| Writing retreat & targeted support (date TBD w/ participants, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM) |
X | ||||||
| Mock panel (date TBD w/ participants, 9 AM – 11 AM) |
X | ||||||
| Proposal consultation with advisory team (90-minutes per proposal in either April or May) |
X | X | |||||
| Optional additional writing retreats | X | X | X | ||||
| Proposal submission | X |
Application requirements
Participants must have a content area mentor identified who will help support their proposal development and must commit to participating in program activities with the goal of submitting a proposal in July of 2022.
Your online application must include:
- A one paragraph summary of your research interest and the anticipated NSF Directorate for your proposal.
- A statement of your commitment to participate in program activities.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- A letter of support from your content area mentor. (Download a letter of support template.)
Registration: Registration is now closed.
Meeting times: All sessions are from 9 to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom.
Dates: Four Thursdays in March - 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 and 3/24, 2022.
About the program
The program uses Entering Mentoring curricula developed by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research. This professional development uses an evidence-based, interactive approach to help mentors develop skills for engaging in productive, culturally responsive research mentoring relationships. This series is a collaboration between MU's Graduate School and the Division of Research, Innovation & Impact.