Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty

Based on courses held in 2002 and 2005 by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and HHMI, this book is a collection of practical advice and experiences from seasoned biomedical investigators. The second edition contains three new chapters on laboratory leadership, project management, and teaching and course design.

© 2006 by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.

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	"Starting a Research Group in 1978: Are the Lessons Still Relevant?" 2002 course keynote by HHMI President and Nobel laureate Thomas R. Cech. Advice on obtaining a faculty position and achieving tenure, leading a research team, mentoring students, balancing research and teaching, and more. VIEW KEYNOTE 56K modem Cable/ DSL/T1 VIDEO REQUIRES

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AT HHMI

Entering Mentoring
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Starting a Research Group: Advice from HHMI President
Thomas R. Cech

ON THE WEB

Inside the NIH Grant Review Process

Science Careers

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