Center for Clinical & Translational Science
Format
- Currently virtual seminars
- Mentoring lunch group
- YouTube channel
Target UAB Audience
- Beginning SOM research faculty and post docs
Representative Topics
- Grant management
- Research methods
- Soft skills
Additional Info
- Seminars offered approx. 1x week as part of CCTS Training Academy
- Funded by NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program
- Website
UAB Research
Format
- Internal website with a variety of resources
- Research Administration Forums
Target UAB Audience
- Researchers seeking external funding
Representative Topics
- Grant development
- Best practices in research management
Additional Info
- Variety of OVPR internal resources for identifying grant sources
Contact clcrawford@uab.edu - Research Administration Forums for improving grant request results
- Website
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
Format
- Various online resources
Target UAB Audience
- Pre-tenure and post-tenure
- Not limited to under-represented groups
Representative Topics
- Writing discipline
- Time management
- Managing stress
Additional Info
- Free membership with UAB email address
- Matching scholarships for summer “boot camp” course available from VPDEI
- Access to member library with 90+ hrs of professional development training
- facultydiversity.org
Mentoring & Leadership Program
Format
- UAB Graduate School certificate, for course credit
- Currently just online
Target UAB Audience
- Research faculty and staff
Representative Topics
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Grants
Additional Info
- Administered and taught by UAB Graduate School
- 15 credit hours required for certificate, which is included on student transcript
- Website