We are proud to announce the launch of the Fab network! Here are our aims!
The Fellowships And Beyond (FAB) Network: Terms of reference FAB Aims - To provide practical and peer-group support for researchers from post-doctoral level thorough to transitioning out of fellowships and into senior teaching and/or research positions - To integrate with Think Ahead and researcher development at the University of Sheffield - To align with Departmental and Faculty aims and strategy Membership Contract researchers from grade 7 upwards who are looking towards fellowships, hold fellowships or are transitioning out of fellowships to permanent positions. This also includes people in their first teaching and research positions (e.g., lecturers). However, all interested parties who wish to engage are welcome to attend. We will also be inviting senior staff along for specific sessions (e.g., to give career overviews). We will launch with IICD and Neuroscience initially, with plans to extend to O&M once running effectively. Overview The purpose of this network would be to provide peer support, unofficial mentoring, to foster collaborations and develop the careers of all who wish to be involved. In particular we would like the network to help shape future grant applications and provide an avenue to share good practice and integrate with Think Ahead and the programmes/opportunities it offers. The network can also be used to discuss new data and ideas, partly to stimulate collaboration or grant funding ideas or unlock challenging research questions. Members will be encouraged to seek out opportunities that can be shared with the rest of the network, including career talks from established academics, information sharing with respect to the University of Sheffield’s aims and policies from Think Ahead and Research Services (RS). Logistics and structure The network will meet every six weeks/two months for one hour. The hour will be divided into 3 x 20 min slots with 1 slot given over to coffee and networking. The remaining slots will exist to enable participants to opt in to present, invited speakers to present or for discussions. There will be a 2-week period after each meeting for participants to opt in, with empty slots to be filled at the discretion of the departmental leads (who will head hunt or come up with ideas for slots in the absence of nominations). Examples of 20 min sessions (but not limited to) Presentation of grant outlines for feedback/discussion (e.g., grants/fellowships/studentships) Discussion of data that could lead to collaborations/requires input from others Requests for collaborations Examples of new techniques/good practice Invited talks from speakers on career trajectory/promotion/grant opportunities etc Group discussions (e.g. top tips for grant writing)
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August 2021
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