Strengthening research skills, including grant and scholarly writing, is pivotal for faculty. These abilities not only secure funding but also drive transformative advancements in research and practice.

Grant Development Resources

• UConn’s Office for the Vice President for Research (OVPR) The OVPR Research Development Program aims to enhance UConn’s research climate by promoting faculty research by helping faculty be better positioned to generate external funding for their scholarly activities. The OVPR Research Development provides:
  • Grant Writing Seminars and Workshops
  • Proposal Development Services
  • Technical Assistance

• The UConn Health Center Research Advisory Council (HCRAC) advises the Vice President for Research and the Research Deans on the development, management, and disposition of the Health Center’s central research resources and intramural grants programs. HCARC provides a number of grant development resources including:
  • An Emergency Grant Program to provide essential support when funding for an ongoing project has been interrupted.
  • An Exploratory Project Transition Award to provide bridge support for transitioning an exploratory/small grant award such as a NIH R21 grant or a career development award such as an NIH K grant into a full, renewable (R01-type) funded research project.
  • Supported Research Cores and Research Equipment Support
• UConn School of Medicine provides links to funding opportunities as well as grant development support including Mock Study Section and Scientific Writing, Editing, and Grant Support
• UConn’s Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP) brings together individuals with diverse scientific, clinical, and methodological expertise and supports their evolution into collaborative investigators who conduct innovative interdisciplinary research that impacts public health and well-being. InCHIP provides assistance with Research Training & Development including training, mentorship, research team development, grant proposal writing and internal funding opportunities.

Scholarship

• UConn School of Medicine Seminars. The following seminars from the UConn School of Medicine Faculty offer advice and tips for publishing.

• • Forming Writing Groups: One Person’s Experience. Anne Kenny, M.D. September 26, 2013. (55:52)
  • A Writing Accountability Group or WAG is an active writing group that meets once a week over a 10-week block and follows a strict agenda. WAGs are focused on the process not the content of writing. For more information in starting or joining a WAG at UConn Health, please contact Jenn Cavallari, ScD, Director of Faculty Development (cavallari@uchc.edu) .

Predatory Publishing

• Enhance your scholarly discernment by learning to identify and avoid predatory journals. Safeguard your academic contributions by opting for reputable publications with transparent practices, ensuring a genuine and valuable contribution to your profession.
  • Forming Writing Groups: One Person’s Experience. Anne Kenny, M.D. September 26, 2013. (55:52)
  • Predatory Journals – How to Identify and Avoid Them. Peter Setlow, Ph.D., and Anne Kenny, M.D., January 2019.
  • Think, Check, Submit. Follow this checklist to make sure you choose trusted journals for your research.

Community

• UConn’s School of Medicine’s Office of Physician-Scientist Career Development is a central resource in the School of Medicine for aspiring or active physician-scientists at every level, from medical students to faculty.

External Career Development Resources for Research

• The National Institutes of Health Research Training and Career Development programs provide information and training opportunities to support a broad range of training and career goals.
• The Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Development Guides provide guidance for scientists and researchers at all levels covering topics including communicating science, managing career transitions and intellectual property.
• The Burroughs Wellcome Fund Lab Management Guide. Making the Right Moves is a collection of practical advice and experiences from seasoned biomedical investigators and includes chapters on laboratory leadership, getting funded, project management, and teaching and course design.
• Science Careers provides articles and other careers information, tips and advice relevant to a broad range of disciplines.
• The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity provides programs and resources to support faculty success across all-levels and disciplines. UConn Health Center faculty are eligible for a no-cost sub-account through UConn’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) Institutional Membership. Additional information on creating your account is provided by CETL.