Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01

Protecting Your Capacity for Thoughtful Research in 2025 and Beyond


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Learning to navigate uncertainty is essential for a successful research career. In this episode, I reflect on the challenges we face as researchers—both in the broader funding landscape and our personal and professional lives—and share practical strategies to stay grounded and focused amidst the unknown.

I dive into the foundational tools that help you cope with uncertainty, including how to foster self-trust, safeguard your capacity for impactful research, and maintain clarity about your North Star (or research vision). This episode is a reminder that protecting your passion and curiosity isn’t just important—it’s critical to building a sustainable, fulfilling career.

Tune in to this episode to learn:

  • Why spreading yourself too thin is counterproductive, especially during uncertain times.

  • The importance of self-trust and how the inner mentor exercise can help you access your inner wisdom.

  • How to prioritize and focus on your research vision to preserve your passion and curiosity.

  • Why establishing your own metrics for success and protecting your schedule is more critical than ever.

  • How to make confident, grounded decisions about your career direction, even when the future feels unclear.

Join me in this episode to explore actionable steps for protecting your research capacity, bringing more humanity to your career, and moving forward with clarity and confidence.

 

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Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01By Sarah Dobson

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