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Take control of your research plans

As you know, I help researchers with grant applications. One thing that frustrates me is how often researchers seem to be giving over control of their research to others. You don’t think about planning your research until a funding deadline … Continue reading

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Writing a Research Statement Part I

Even if you aren’t applying for a job, you might find this exercise helpful. Think of it like zooming out when you are looking at an online map — sometimes it helps to see your current project in relation to a wider body of research. Getting this kind of perspective can then focus your activities so you get more done, help you write better grant proposals, and figure out which conferences and other networking activities are really worthwhile. Continue reading

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