Advanced courses supporting the career growth of translational investigators. Research Career Development Courses

Leadership Strategies for the Researcher

At a glance
Opportunity for
  • Junior principal investigators and emerging clinician-researchers to build their leadership and management skills.
Eligibility
  • MD and/or PhD involved in clinical research
  • Instructors or Assistant Professors:

    currently funded by a research grant (preference is given to applicants who have a K08, K23, or R01 grant);
    OR
    nominated by division chief

Time commitment
  • Two days
Funding level
  • Tuition free
Session dates
  • October 18-19 8am-5pm
Application Due
  • 5pm on July 12, 2012
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Two-day course on skills needed to lead and manage a research team successfully

Leadership Strategies for the Researcher is designed to prepare clinical and translational investigators to confront the challenges of establishing a research program.

During the course, participants will learn how to:

  • Lead and manage a team
  • Develop programs and manage projects
  • Negotiate effectively
  • Hire and manage a workforce
  • Manage budgets and grants

All course materials will be made available to attendees. In order to maximize the learning experience, attendees are expected to commit the time for a thorough review of the course materials in advance.