First, hello to the CAIRIBU community! Dr. Kris Penniston asked me to provide a few words from the NIDDK for this inaugural issue of the Trainee Newsletter and periodically in future issues. I’ll try to cover …
Trainee Newsletter
NIH Funding for Trainees Within the F-Series Grant Mechanism – Kris Penniston, PhD
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers a series of “fellowship” awards. These awards are part of the NIH National Research Service Award program. F-series awards are specifically designed to support training and career development. …
Ask a Postdoc – Hannah Ruetten DVM, PhD
As a postdoctoral fellow, I am in the in-between stage where I am working toward independence but still working for another lab. It seems like there are a lot of obstacles at this stage because …
Collaboration Tips – Whitney Sweeney, PhD
Working across disciplines helps us get a deeper understanding of urologic conditions and develop better health solutions. However, most researchers aren’t trained to step outside their own field, and the training that is available frequently …
Ask a PI – Chad Vezina, PhD
The short answer is yes — a principal investigator (PI) may have to leave academia if they experience a lapse in funding. The impact of losing funding often depends on the PI’s employment structure. Some …