Office of Postdoctoral
Affairs
Postdoctoral Grantsmanship Application Instructions
Grantsmanship Workshop for Postdoctoral Fellows
Directed by Kevin Morano, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Director, New Investigator Development Program
Faculty Advisor, UTH Postdoctoral Association
Application package must contain all of the following items:
1. Cover Letter and CV – Include a letter to Dr. Kevin Morano explaining your suitability for
participation in the workshop. Priority will be given to applicants who have 3-4 figures’
worth of preliminary data, or a manuscript accepted or nearly ready to submit, to support
their proposal.
2. Applicant Information Form - Save the blank form to your computer before completing in
order to retain the information. If you are unable to do so, you may print and handwrite the
information.
3. Two abstracts - each limited to 250 words, single spaced, Times New Roman12
a) Scientific Abstract- as if you are submitting for a meeting or conference.
b) Lay Audience Abstract – as if you were presenting your science
to a non-scientific professional audience. (e.g. Think in terms of the TV
show NOVA).
4. Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Mentor Agreement – Must be completed and signed by
both the applicant and the Mentor/PI.
Participants must be able to attend all five sessions.
Application Deadline: Monday, September 29, at 5:00 PM.
Original and complete documents must be hand delivered or sent inter-office mail to:
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs – MSE R256
Revised Sept 2014
Electronic copies will not be accepted as original signatures are required.
Office of Postdoctoral
Affairs
Grantsmanship Workshop for Postdoctoral Fellows
Applicant Information Form
Applicant Information
Personal Information
Full Name:
Last
First
Middle Initial
Address:
Street Address
Apartment/Unit #
City
State
UTHealth Postdoctoral Research Fellow Information
Title:
Date of Employment/Appointment _____________________
Mentor/PI
Work Phone:
Department:
E-mail Address:
Revised Sept 2014
ZIP Code
SDKALKFJA;
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Personal Statement
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
September 5, 2014
TO:
Postdoctoral Fellows Grantsmanship Workshop Applicants and Mentors
FROM:
Kevin Morano, Ph.D.,
RE:
Mentor Agreement for the Grantsmanship Workshop for Postdoctoral Fellows.
Thank you for applying to the new Grantsmanship Workshop for Postdoctoral Fellows
We ask that mentors and fellows sign a cooperative agreement that outlines expectations and commitments in
order to ensure that roles and expectations are mutually understood.
• the participant will attend all workshop sessions and commit to meet all workshop deadlines
• the participant will set aside time, in consultation with the mentor, for writing and revision
• the participant will actively solicit and incorporate advice and suggestions from the mentor
• the mentor will assist the participant in outlining a suitable research proposal
• the mentor will review and assist in the revision of preliminary drafts of the proposal
• the mentor will meet with the participant to discuss progress, concerns and planning
• the mentor will adapt and finalize a comprehensive training plan
By your signatures below, please indicate that you both agree to meet these responsibilities. This form must be
turned in with the application form and the personal statement.
READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED
Mentor/PI
Print Name
Signature/
Date
Postdoc
Print Name
Signature/
Date
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