Overview
The "Bring RCR Home" project offers seed grants of up to $1000 to help support the establishment of responsible conduct of research (RCR) programs directed at postdocs. Programs can be brand new or can expand upon existing programs so long as they address the particular needs and perspectives of the postdoctoral scholar. Among these perspectives are the dual roles of being both mentor and mentee, the cultural diversity among predominantly international postdocs, the frequent lack of official standing for postdocs in their institutional community, the dependence of postdocs upon their supervisors for career advancement, the need for effective communication skills in sensitive or difficult conversations, and the implications of short-term appointments on data and project ownership. The NPA encourages creative approaches for engaging postdocs in RCR topics, such as integrating them with training in other critical professional skills, such as the various components of lab management.
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2007 AWARDED PROJECTS
Brown University
"'Bringing Home RCR' for Postdoctoral Trainees at Brown University"
Primary Contact: Nancy Thompson, Associate Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Division of Biology and Medicine
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Howard University
"Howard University Responsible Conduct of Research Course For Postdocs"
Primary Contact: William Eckberg, Associate Dean, Office of Educational and Research Affairs
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Indiana University Bloomington
"Creation of an RCR-training program for postdoctoral associates, a vehicle to initiate a postdoctoral support apparatus at Indiana University, Bloomington"
Primary Contact: Maxine Watson, Associate Dean, The University Graduate School
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Massachusetts General Hospital Postdoctoral Association (MGPA)
"Communication and Difficult Conversations"
Primary Contact: Ayguen Sahin, Postdoctoral Fellow and Board Member, MGPA
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Medical University of South Carolina
"MUSC International Scholars Orientation Program"
Primary Contact: Edward Krug, Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs, College of Graduate Studies
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Stanford University Postdoctoral Scholars Organization (SUPD)
"'Soft' skills for post-docs -- transition into a job successfully"
Primary Contact: Alison McGuigan, Postdoctoral Fellow and Co-Chair, SUPD
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The Pennsylvania State University
"Laboratory Management and RCR Strategies for Postdocs"
Primary Contact: Mark Wardell, Associate Dean and Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, The Graduate School
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The University of Iowa
"Developing an Effective Responsible Conduct of Research Program in Perinatal Biology for Postdoctoral Trainees"
Primary Contact: John Widness, Professor of Pediatrics and Director, Neonatology Fellowship Program
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The University of Kansas
"University of Kansas Postdoc Brown Bag Lunch Series on Responsible Conduct of Research"
Primary Contact: John Augusto, Research Training Coordinator, Office for Research and Graduate Studies
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University of Pennsylvania
"Scientific Integrity: A Training Seminar on Conflicts in Research and Education"
Primary Contact: Connie Ulrich, Assistant Professor of Bioethics and Nursing
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University of Pittsburgh
"Insider's View on Responsible Conduct: An Interactive Forum for Emerging Investigators to Explore Contemporary Issues in Academia, Industry, Government, and Beyond…"
Primary Contact: Steven Wendell, Assistant Director, Office of Academic Career Development
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University of Washington
"Fostering Responsible Conduct of Research Programs for Postdocs at the University of Washington"
Primary Contact: Thomas Gething, Associate Dean and Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
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2008 AWARD COMPETITION
A second competition commences in conjunction with a second training workshop on April 26, 2008 at the NPA Annual Meeting in Boston. Workshop attendees will be given favorable consideration in the grant competition. We anticipate being able to make up to 15 awards for the competition.
Eligibility
Applications are encouraged from all postdoctoral offices and associations. Attendees at the 2008 training workshop will be well positioned to apply for seed grant funding and will be given favorable consideration in the grant competition. Applicants need not be members of the NPA. Applications from research institutions without a formal organization dedicated to postdocs will also be considered.
Application Information
Applications will be submitted online and should include a description of the proposed program as well as the institutional support. Prospective applicants should consider the type of program they would like to deliver, which RCR topic(s) would be included, how the program will benefit and attract postdocs as well as how the seed grant can provide a foundation for future programming.
For information on how to apply, visit the 2008 Seed Grant Application Overview and Instructions.
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