Communication is a “Soft Skill” My Ass
Remember the scientist who was perpetually doing “really great work” on that thing?
He had the so obviously great research he was doing. It was going to change the world… only,
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communication
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How To Write a Specific Aim – 3 Parts to a simple and clear aim that your reviewers will “get”
The Specific Aims (for NIH) or Objectives (NSF) are the key to what you are proposing. You want them to be not only clearly understandable to your reviewer (right?), but
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Does Getting Funding Depend on How Well Known You Are ?
A client of mine recently asked how much your reputation, or how well known you are, affects your chances of getting your proposal funded.
If you have published widely, are
Elise Giddings
Connecting With Your Reviewer
https://player.vimeo.com/video/287559540
Is your reviewer perfectly objective? We are taught that in science, everything is objective. When it comes to your reviewer however, they often respond to grants with with positive or
Morgan Giddings
How Procrastination Is Linked To Imperfection
Imperfect action in your research career, and especially in your grants, is vital. I used to completely screw this up, trying to take “perfect action” and getting very little of the important
Morgan Giddings