New NIH Review Framework: A Step Forward or a Misstep?

November 29, 20230Comments

New NIH Review Framework: A Step Forward or a Misstep?

If you're part of the academic research community, you may be aware of the NIH's latest shake-up in its review framework for grant applications. In a nutshell, the new framework

by Gabriel Sanchez

Science Careers

September 12, 20230Comments

How to Lead a Research Lab: What whitewater rivers taught me about one key shift into leadership

Are you struggling with unproductive or unmotivated employees or mentees in your lab that cause more headaches than positive momentum? If so, how’s that leadership thing going….? Dr. Morgan Giddings has some

by Gabriel Sanchez

Grantwriting

August 9, 20230Comments

Overcoming the Biggest Obstacle to Success in Research Careers

As a researcher, you may have encountered many obstacles on your journey to success. But what if I told you there was a root cause to many of the challenges

by Gabriel Sanchez

Grantwriting

Writing Techniques

June 27, 20230Comments

The Grim Reaper of Grant Writing?

Most grant writers are familiar with that infamous character — the Grant Writing Grim Reaper. He lurks around every corner, ready to deliver yet another rejection. The worst part is

by Gabriel Sanchez

Grantwriting

Writing Techniques

June 14, 20230Comments

How to Ensure Your Proposal Stands Out from the Crowd

Do you ever wonder if the reviewers properly read your proposal? Or do you wonder if your proposal is lost in a sea of applications with no hope of standing

by Gabriel Sanchez

Communication

June 6, 20230Comments

How to make better decisions as you build your research lab and career?

Are you tired of making bad decisions as a research leader? Are you sick of feeling like you're stuck in a reactive loop of doom? Well, you are not alone.

by Gabriel Sanchez

Grantwriting

May 12, 20230Comments

Can ChatGPT Help with Your Next Research Grant Proposal?

…and, is it cheating to use it? Are you struggling to write a grant proposal? Do you feel like you’re not presenting your research in the right way, or that your

by Gabriel Sanchez

Grantwriting

Testimonials

April 18, 20230Comments

The surprising key to research success: Authenticity

When working as a researcher there are plenty of problems to navigate. Authenticity is one of the most defining ones in the long run.

by Gabriel Sanchez