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Also blogging at University Affairs Careers Café- The past and the future in the hiring process January 30, 2012 Jo VanEvery
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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Making difficult decisions
Recently I had to make some difficult decisions about my capacity to review grant proposals in advance of a fall 2010 deadline. It was a hard decision to make and a hard decision to communicate to clients. I have gifts … Continue reading
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Summer contradictions
Ah, summer. Sunshine. Warmth. Gardening. Vacations. Beach. Patio. … Long stretches of time uninterrupted by students. Time to think. Time to write. Research trips. Are these two visions of summer competing in your head? Are you berating yourself for gardening … Continue reading
Applying for strategic or targetted grant programs
When a funding agency announces a program in a specific area, researchers often jump on the opportunity. After all, this must be where they want to spend their money. It must be easier to get funding from a strategic/targeted program. … Continue reading
Ever considered being a program officer for SSHRC?
They are advertising. Some of their program officers have been around for a long time but all of them start on short term contracts. You could focus on the short-term part, and the lack of security, or you could see … Continue reading
How I approach grant applications
I’m getting on a plane to go talk to folks about grant applications again this week. So I thought I’d take this opportunity to explain some things about how I approach helping people with grant applications. The grant is not … Continue reading