Get Funded An Insiders Guide To Building An Academic Research Program

Download or read book Get Funded: An Insider's Guide to Building An Academic Research Program written by Robert J. Trew and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-13 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all the basic principles involved in initiating an academic career and building an externally funded academic research program with this practical guide. Based on the author's extensive experience as a government funding agency director and successful academic, it provides step-by-step advice on how to identify an appropriate funding agency and program manager, how to present your research in a concise and effective manner, and, ultimately, how to obtain your first research grant. It explains the faculty recruitment process in detail and outlines the key timelines associated with being on the tenure track. Providing a unique insight into research funding agency operation and expectations, this is the 'go to' guide for new faculty members in engineering, the sciences, and mathematics looking to gain a head start in their academic careers.