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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2008 AWARDED PROJECTS
Michigan State University
"Extending the Horizon by Communicating with Postdoctoral Trainees about RCR"
Primary Contact: Terry A. May, Graduate School Staff Associate and Faculty Conflict of Interest Information Officer
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Oak Ridge Associated Universities
"Oak Ridge Associated Universities RCR Program for Postdocs"
Primary Contact: Marisa Moazen, Education Project Manager
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San Diego Postdoctoral Training Consortium: Burnham Institute for Medical Research, Salk Institute of Biological Sciences, The Scripps Research Institute, and University of California, San Diego
"San Diego Lab Management Course"
Primary Contact: Huong Huynh, Program Coordinator, Office of Postdoctoral and Graduate Training, Burnham Institute for Medical Research
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Stevens Institute of Technology
"Responsible Conduct of Research Training Program for Postdoctoral Research Community"
Primary Contact: Siva Thangam, Dean of Academic Administration and Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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Syracuse University
"Syracuse University Postdoctoral Seminar Series on Responsible Conduct of Research"
Primary Contact: Derina S. Samuel, Associate Director, Professional Development Programs, Graduate School
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Tufts University
"Bringing RCR Home to Tufts Postdocs"
Primary Contact: Jeanne Fahey, Postdoctoral Officer and Professor of Pharmacology
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University at Buffalo, SUNY
"Postdoc Survival Skills"
Primary Contact: Marilyn Morris, Associate Dean, Office of Postdoctoral Scholars
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University Health Network
"University Health Network RCR Program for Postdocs"
Primary Contact: Minnie Kim, Program Administrator, Centre for Research Education and Training
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University of California, Irvine
"UCI Community of Postdoctoral Scholars"
Primary Contact: Barbara Hamkalo, Professor Emeritus, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
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University of California, Los Angeles Society of Postdoctoral Scholars
"UCLA Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Program for Postdoctoral Scholars"
Primary Contact: Sarah Warburton, Postdoctoral Fellow and President, Society of Postdoctoral Scholars
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University of California, San Diego
"Incorporating Lessons of RCR into Scientific Writing"
Primary Contact: Jennifer Oh, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
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University of Cincinnati Postdoctoral Association
"Enhancing Postdoctoral RCR Training Using Technology to Open New Lines of Communication"
Primary Contact: Jamie Titus, Postdoctoral Fellow and Representative, UC Postdoctoral Association
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
"Biomedical Research Ethics Train-the-Trainer Course for Postdoctoral Scholars"
Primary Contact: Sibby Anderson-Thompkins, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affair
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University of South Alabama
"Postdoctoral Training at the University of South Alabama: Incorporating RCR in the Pathway to Independence"
Primary Contact: Mary Townsley, Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs
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University of South Florida
"Enhancing Postdoctoral Professional Development (EP2D) and USF"
Primary Contact: Michael Barber, Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center Postdoc Association
"UTPhDA: Research Conduct, Ethics & Management Workshop"
Primary Contacts: Ian Brooks, Postdoctoral Fellow and Chair, UTHSC Postdoc Association, and Dianna A. Johnson, Associate Vice-Chancellor and Director, Postdoc Office
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University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Postdoctoral Association
"Bringing RCR Home for Postdocs at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center"
Primary Contact: Hui Zhao, Postdoctoral Fellow and Executive Committee Member, MD Anderson Postdoctoral Association
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Wake Forest University
"Bring RCR Home to Post-doctoral Scholars at Wake Forest University"
Primary Contact: David Lyons, Assistant Director, Office of Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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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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Powerpoint presentation about the MGPA program
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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Powerpoint presentation about the MUSC program
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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Powerpoint presentation about the SUPD program
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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Powerpoint presentation about the UW program
ABOUT THE AWARD COMPETITION
Eligibility
The competition is open to all postdoctoral offices and associations. Attendees at the 2007 and 2008 training workshops are 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 the application process, visit the 2008 Seed Grant Application Overview and Instructions. However, the 2008 competition is now closed for submissions.
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