Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01
For women faculty, transitioning from a Career Development (K) Award to your first NIH R01 is about more than just writing a fundable grant.Host and expert NIH Grant Consultant Sarah Dobson guides early career researchers through the roadmap for overcoming the hurdles of being a woman in academia and avoiding the K cliff. She’s ready to see passionate and tenacious women K Award recipients level up to R01 funding and build impactful, thriving, and fulfilling research careers.Visit https://sarahdobson.co to learn more.
Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01
Featured K to R Essentials Graduate: Kristin Anderson, PhD
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Sarah Dobson
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Episode 67
In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Anderson, PhD, a K to R Essentials graduate and assistant professor at the University of Virginia. Kristin shares her inspiring journey from an uncertain start to a clearly defined and purpose-driven research career, rooted in her personal mission to develop cancer therapies for women’s health.
Tune in to this episode as we explore:
- How Kristin’s vision drives her research focus, and how articulating her goals has led to powerful, serendipitous collaborations.
- How the transformative shift from "meeting mode" to "writer mode" allowed Kristin to protect her best creative energy for grant writing and development.
- Practical strategies for protecting time and energy as a faculty member, including thoughtful ways to say no and manage requests from colleagues.
- How Kristin’s “inner mentor” provided her with a strong foundation for self-trust, enabling her to make decisions that align with her goals and capacity.
Join us to hear how Kristin’s journey offers valuable insights on leading a fulfilling research career and embracing the growth and changes that come with it.