Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Associates
Below is a list of upcoming office hours, workshops, and courses for postdocs and research associates. An email announcement with detailed information will be sent out prior to each event, with a link to register through Eventbrite. You may also register for most upcoming sessions using this page. You MUST be a Harvard Chan School or Harvard-affiliated postdoctoral fellow or research associate to register.
The following links are training resources provided by the NIH:
Virtual Activities For Trainees Outside the NIH
Videocasts of the Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) Events
DF/HCC PATHFINDER Webtool is first of many tools that the initiative will deploy to support cancer-focused postdocs and clinical fellows in identifying educational resources, funding opportunities, and relevant meetings.
As Harvard University is a member of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), all postdoctoral fellows can become an affiliate member. Events provided by the NPA can be found here: National Postdoctoral Association Community Calendar.
Additional resources can also be found through Harvard University’s new institutional membership with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), which runs through January 31, 2025.
NOTE: Individuals can activate their membership here and MUST provide their Harvard email address.
Spring 2023 Workshops and Events
May 2023
Strategies for Finding Funding and Building Your Research Portfolio
Leigh Halliday, Director of Research Strategy and Development
Vanessa Barton, Assistant Director of Faculty Programs and Proposal Support
Description: This session will focus on identifying funding from federal and non-federal sources, with a special emphasis on how to navigate NIH grant mechanisms (e.g., K01, K99/R00, R21, R01). The presenters will introduce the NIH review process and highlight tools and resources available for developing your proposal.
Before the session, all attendees are asked to review ORSD’s Postdoc Resource Page and come prepared with questions about the posted materials.
PATHFINDER: Career Fireside Chats with DF/HCC Scientists
Wednesday, May 17 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please join us for in-depth career and life conversations with leading DF/HCC researchers and alumni.
*POSTPONED* PATHFINDER: Career Fireside Chats with DF/HCC Scientists
Wednesday, March 15 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please join us for in-depth career and life conversations with leading DF/HCC researchers and alumni.
June 2023
Getting a K Development Award Course (2 Parts)
Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Description: This two-part course will examine key components of the NIH’s K series of Career Development Awards.
Part 1: Overview of NIH and K structure, scoring, mentors, and funding and success rates (June 1)
Part 2: Peer review of Specific Aims section (June 2)
Writing Academic Job Application Documents Course (2 Parts)
Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Description: This two-part, interactive course will focus on the structures and arguments embedded in academic job application materials.
Part 1: CVs and Cover Letters (June 20)
Part 2: Teaching, Research, and Diversity Statements (June 21)
PATHFINDER: Career Fireside Chats with DF/HCC Scientists
Wednesday, June 21 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please join us for in-depth career and life conversations with leading DF/HCC researchers and alumni.
Coming Spring Workshops
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NIH Overview and Peer Review System
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Win-Win Negotiation for Careers Beyond Academia
Coming Fall 2023 Workshops
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Fall NIH Grant Proposal Writing Course (5 Sessions) – *Application required/Limit 4 participants*
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NIH Loan Repayment (LRP) Workshop
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Writing a Resume for Jobs Outside of Academia Workshop
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Writing Public Health Science and Research Course (4 Sessions)
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Specific Aims Workshop
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How to Plan for a Successful Postdoc Experience Workshop
