I am grateful to funders that support professional development for early career scientists & members of underrepresented groups AND I wish the application process was commensurate with the funding amount. I spent 40+ hours on a proposal that will require 100+ more hours if funded
AND an additional week of onsite mentoring.
The proposal includes zero support for my time and will not advance my career. Research proposals- in comparison- bring in $$$ & support staff, your research, get you publications, & help your merit/promotion (if I was faculty).
Since I am not faculty (I'm staff)- supporting communities does not advance my career.
To attend the meeting & implement the trainee program will also require my own funds to get there.
There needs to be better ways to support early career scholars, members of underrepresented groups in science...
Dec 20, 2024 19:07
