2010 Distance Learning Program Topics
Audio Conferences
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Past Event: Available via MP3, CD, or Transcript
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Writing Successful Proposals:
What is working lately and what isn’t
Wish you knew just what your reviewers expect to see when they review your proposal? Now you can find out - direct from our grant expert. You'll discover how to avoid the common mistakes and traps that can sink your proposal. |
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Past Event: Available via MP3, CD, or Transcript
Research Safety Track:
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Lab Violence: Lessons Learned
PIs are becoming more aware of the possibility of workplace violence. But what are their roles- and even duties- in prevention and handling such tragedies? Here is the lowdown on what workplace violence is and who can be affected by it. Get tips to recognize warning signs & triggers and expert advice on handling crisis situations. |
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March 31, 2010
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Winning More Grants! Learn Best Tactics for use on New NIH Short Form:
Are you prepared to incorporate NIH’s changes into your grant writing? Now more than ever, effective grant writing is an essential part of every application. Take advantage of our expert’s insider tips of how to navigate the new NIH short form. Walk away with pointers you can put to immediate use to win more grants!
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April 2010
Managerial Track:
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Time Management Power Tips
Most PIs are overloaded. But better time management will let you be more productive and streeeeetch those hours. Get expert advice on tested techniques. Accomplish more of the important stuff. When to defer or even procrastinate on purpose! |
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May 2010
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Mining for Gold: How to Find New Sources so You Leave No Grants Behind
Believe it or not, while you are fishing for financial support in your usual places, certain lesser-known foundations and other sponsors are looking for PIs to fund! We will explain this disconnect, give you some case histories of "hidden treasure", and provide a radar to help you spot more opportunities like these. Catching one "fish" will pay for this session many times over. |
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June 2010
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Financial Prosperity for PIs: Eliminate the Confusion
Update and review the PI's financial duties and obligations. Avoid misuse of funds and unallowable costs. Tips on correct cost allocation and cost sharing. Are you still liable even though an administrative helper filled out your forms? |
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July 2010
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Unlock Management Secrets: Top PI Mistakes
PIs choose their managerial with less thought than they give their shoe size. Dictatorial or participatory? Learn the pro's and con's of each. How much "goofing off" by subordinates is acceptable? When and how to discipline. Handling staff's temporary and chronic poor performance. |
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August 2010
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Audit "Red Flags" and How to Avoid Them
A lot of money flows through your research project, and sponsors are picky about how it is spent. Audit experts reveal some of the most frequent innocent and "not so innocent" mistakes and infractions they come across when checking out PIs. And how to avoid such hassles and embarrassments. |
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September 2010
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7 Mistakes in Grant Accounting: Financial realities for the Newer P.I.
If you received your first grant within the past five years, there are many financial tips you probably haven't met yet. Veteran PIs and their financial managers and administrators will share the fruits of their (sometimes bitter) experience. And advise you on getting fullest value from every penny of your monies. |
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October 2010
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Surviving an Audit: What Sponsors Regulators, and Others Look For
Some audits are triggered for certain reasons; some are random. either way, things can get tense. Common slipups and how to explain them to the auditor. Most important: When does " a simple mistake" become "fraud" in the eyes of the auditor and the law? The pyramid of penalties--and how to mitigate. |
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November 2010
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Improving Team Chemistry: Step-by-Step Approach
Wouldn't it be great if your research could get 20% more results and move 10% faster just by improving the interpersonal chemistry of your team? That's what some human resource consultants and management tacticians tell us can happen when you listen to and adapt these "best practices" to your own lab techs, grad students and postdocs. And yes, Tiger Woods and some leading football coaches provide pointers for you too. |
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December 2010
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Occupational Health and Safety: Down and Dirty
OSHA and other regulations mandate the PI personally be in charge of maintaining a safe research workplace. Find out common violations, How to insure safe practices within your own laboratory. Prevent lab explosions, toxic substances exposures, perhaps even asthma and allergy. Avoid reprimands and sanctions. |
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