{"id":581,"date":"2023-06-21T12:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T12:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/?p=581"},"modified":"2023-07-21T18:46:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T18:46:41","slug":"win-a-10k-research-grant-in-the-comm-lab-postdoc-grant-writing-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/2023\/06\/21\/win-a-10k-research-grant-in-the-comm-lab-postdoc-grant-writing-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Win a 10K research grant in the Comm Lab postdoc grant writing contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ChemE Communication Lab is proud to announce the return of our <a href=\"http:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/06\/ChE-Postdoc-Grant-Call-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>call for applications<\/strong><\/a> for a $10,000 research grant for all postdocs affiliated with MIT ChemE through a faculty advisor. This year\u2019s competition pairs a grant writing workshop with 1:1 coaching and peer feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Workshop participation is open to all postdocs, but required of applicants and peer reviewers. <a href=\"http:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/06\/2023-postdoc-pitch-deck.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Explore our pitch deck<\/strong><\/a> for a snapshot of the program&#8217;s goals and learn more about <strong><a href=\"#apply\">how to apply<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"#review\">become a peer reviewer<\/a><\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"apply\"><\/a>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/SHoq3qrZLSwYaD74A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">submission of intent form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0so we can gauge applicant numbers and plan proposal review. This form is for both prospective applicants and peer reviewers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the call and attend our grant-writing workshop. <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">The training is required for all applicants and peer reviewers<\/span>. Makeup accommodations will be made for those with scheduling conflicts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Come up with an innovative research idea<\/strong> to be worked on over the upcoming academic year here at MIT that aligns with your long-term strategic goals as an independent researcher and would benefit from a 10K seed grant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write a compelling 3-5 page research proposal<\/strong> with support by the ChemE Comm Lab; a minimum of <u><a href=\"https:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/make-an-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>one personalized coaching appointment<\/strong><\/a> is mandated for all applicants<\/u>; coaching during the early phases of developing the proposal is especially beneficial and encouraged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Submit your proposal by Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 10pm EDT <\/strong>as a single pdf file to our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/5rZPsmuCEvbLm1mn6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Google Drive form<\/b><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Invited candidates,<strong>\u00a0pitch your proposal in a 30-minute chalk talk<\/strong> consisting of five slides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Important Milestones<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"256\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-661\" src=\"https:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/06\/milestones2023-700x256.png\" alt=\"Overview figure that defines deadline for the program: June 29 mandatory workshop July 30 at 10pm submission deadline Monday Sept 18 decisions See PDF for details.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/06\/milestones2023-700x256.png 700w, https:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/06\/milestones2023-250x91.png 250w, https:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/06\/milestones2023-768x280.png 768w, https:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/06\/milestones2023-1536x561.png 1536w, https:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/06\/milestones2023-120x44.png 120w, https:\/\/mitcommlab.mit.edu\/cheme\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/06\/milestones2023.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"review\"><\/a>Become a Peer-reviewer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Postdoc peer review is a critical part of our training program; participation provides exceptional professional development for your future career.<\/strong> We are eager to recruit six or more postdoc peer reviewers to work collaboratively with our faculty advisors and Communication Fellows.<\/p>\n<p>Reviewers will have the opportunity to think critically about the communication and research strengths of the proposals with input from faculty on what they look for in evaluating both written proposals and chalk talks.<\/p>\n<p>As a peer-reviewer, you commit to the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You cannot enter the award competition<\/li>\n<li>You will participate in the online workshop<\/li>\n<li>You will be available to review ~4 proposals between July 31 and August 11.<\/li>\n<li>You will attend our committee meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We anticipate there will be three committee meetings: one in late July to review the rubric, one in mid-August to select candidates for chalk talks, and one in early September to make the final selection. This is in addition to attending all chalk talk sessions. Virtual meetings will be an option for participants who are traveling.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested, <b> <\/b><a href=\"mailto:cstier@mit.edu\"><b>contact<\/b><\/a> the Comm Lab manager, Caitlin Stier with any questions and <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/SHoq3qrZLSwYaD74A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>fill<\/strong> <strong>out our form to indicate your interest<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Postdocs, are you ready to become a more independent researcher? 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