Resources to help you ask for funding support for the K to R Essentials program
Below we’ve included some tools to help you ask for support from your institution to fund your tuition for this faculty development program. If you need any more information, please reach out to us at hello@sarahdobson.co—we’re happy to help!
10-MINUTE TUTORIAL ON HOW TO ASK FOR FUNDING FROM YOUR INSTITUTIONExpected Outcomes of K to R Essentials That May Appeal to your Institution:
A draft Specific Aims page that acts as a high-level conceptual overview of the next major research grant and connects it to ongoing K Award research
Knowledge of key grantsmanship strategies that make grant applications more competitive, reducing the time between K Award completion and funded independent investigator-level grant
Time and project management systems that maximize the use of protected research time, leading to increased writing output and more efficient collaboration with research teams
A grant submission timeline and proposal development plan that accounts for internal review, feedback cycles, and resubmission, so grant applications are more streamlined and higher quality
Leadership and self-management skills that accelerate the transition from mentored researcher to independent investigator, so your faculty member is ready to lead their own research program and team
Strategic, high-level grantsmanship skills that apply broadly across funding agencies and mechanisms, strengthening your faculty member's ability to secure funding from multiple sources
Leadership and collaboration tools that past participants have applied to departmental strategic planning, including a Skills Matrix that helps faculty teams identify complementary strengths and new opportunities to work together
