Establishing a Research Career: Possible
Scenarios
A career in biomedical or behavioral research offers
both personal and professional rewards. Many researchers are
motivated by the desire to help others while some are challenged
by the possibility of uncovering new answers to life's questions.
Whether the focus is basic science or clinical investigation,
the work of these researchers will ultimately improve the
health of many individuals. The research training and career
development programs offered by the National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute (NHLBI) enable those who are interested
in research careers to experience the laboratory environment
and to explore and define their interests.
There are several possible pathways for developing a research
career utilizing the programs offered by the NHLBI. Three
possible scenarios are listed below:
Two of the scenarios listed above apply to minority individuals,
the first highlighting the use of minority programs only and
the second highlighting the combination of minority and nonminority
programs. The third scenario suggests a pathway that both
nonminority and minority individuals may wish to follow. Other
career pathways may be developed by combining the programs
offered at the various education and training levels.
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