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Podcast: Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01
Episode: Finding The Courage To Make Career Decisions That Align With Your Goals
Description: What sets apart a thriving research career from one that merely meets expectations? In this episode, I explore decision-making in academia, highlighting the transition from NIH Career Development Awards to your first big R01 grant. I challenge the notion that more time leads to better decisions, emphasizing instead the value of gathering information and taking courageous action. I also take time to reflect on recent K to R Essentials cohort applications. I was moved by stories of resilience during the pandemic and the similarities I see in the applicants’ K Award experiences.As we w...