Professional Advancement Virtual Engagement Seminar (PAVES) was developed by the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities to provide meaningful career development and resources to support biomedical and social scientists to achieve research independence.
On the last Wednesday of each month from 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern (times and dates may vary depending on presenter availability), post-doctoral student scientists, clinician scientists, researchers, and others join to explore NIH funding opportunities, identify new resources to advance their scientific career, and acquire new insights and skills in the research grant proposal development process.
Please email PAVES@nih.gov to join PAVES and/or to submit your recommendations for future topics.
Plan and Submit a Grant Application
- The Nuts and Bolts of Research Applications: Peer Review at the NIH
July 26, 2023 - Life of a Grant, The Early Career Reviewer Program and CSR’s Initiatives to Address Bias in Peer Review
April 27, 2022 - Navigate the Grant Application Process: the Nuts and Bolts of Peer Review at NIH
February 25, 2020 - Navigating NIH/NCI Research Funding Opportunities: A Journey of Exploration and Understanding
June 22, 2022 - How to Identify and Apply for the Right R01
June 28, 2023 - Planning Your Next Step -- NCI Funding and Training Opportunities
January 21, 2021 - Best Practices for an Effective NIH Biosketch
March 30, 2022 - Developing a Strong NIH Grant Application
March 29, 2023
Cancer Career Pathways
- Alternative Career Pathways
August 30, 2023 - Choosing between a Career in Academia and Industry: Perspectives and Advice
April 30, 2021 - Research and Life at the NCI Center for Cancer Research (CCR)
January 26, 2022 - Cancer Systems Biology
November 30, 2021 - Transition to Faculty Position
February 23, 2022 - Thriving as a Biomedical Researcher
August 31, 2022 - Beyond Data and Publishing: How to Advance as a Clinician Scientist
October 25, 2023
Funding Opportunities and Priorities at NCI
- Becoming a Cancer Research Investigator- Extramural and Intramural
May 24, 2021 - Division Priorities, Funding Opportunities, and Strategies for Applying
October 26, 2022
Professional Development
- Establishing Your Research Group
October 25, 2021 - Putting the "I" in Science: Leveraging Your Story to Chart Your Career
December 14, 2021 - Building a Strong Mentor/Mentee Relationship
January 24, 2023 - How to Build Your Online Presence as a Scientist
April 25, 2023 - Benefits and Pathways to Serving on Editorial Boards
April 23, 2024 - Best Practices to Success after Receiving Your R01
November 29, 2023 - Cancer and Mental Health: Considerations for Every Cancer Researcher
October 23, 2024