Enhancing Philanthropy's Support of Biomedical Scientists
Enhancing Philanthropy's Support of Biomedical Scientists

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2006-05-05

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0309180422

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

During an interval of 15 years, the Lucille P. Markey Charitable Trust spent over $500 million on four programs in the basic biomedical sciences that support the education and research of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, and senior researchers. The Markey Trust asked the NRC to evaluate these programs with two questions in mind: "Were these funds well spent?" and "What can others in the biomedical and philanthropic communities learn from the programs of the Markey Trust, both as an approach to funding biomedical research and as a model of philanthropy?" One of five resulting reports, this volume contains the proceedings of a workshop held in June 2005 to investigate methods used to evaluate funding of the biomedical scientists by philanthropic and public funders. In addition to the Markey Trust, representatives from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the American Heart Association, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and six other funders of biomedical scientists presented information on evaluation methodologies and outcomes.

The Funding of Young Investigators in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences
The Funding of Young Investigators in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1994-02-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0309050774

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book brings to light trends in the support of life scientists beginning their professional careers. In 1985, 3,040 scientists under the age of 36 applied for individual investigator (R01) grants from the National Institutes of Health, and 1,002 received awards, for a "success rate" of 33%. In 1993, 1,389 scientists under the age of 36 applied for R01 grants and 302 received awards, for a success rate of 21.7%. Even when R23/R29 grant awards (both intended for new investigators) are added to the R01 awards, the number of R01 plus R23 awards made in 1985 was 1,308, and in 1993, the number of R01 plus R29 was 527. These recent trends in the funding of young biomedical research scientists, and the fact that young nonbiomedical scientists historically have had a smaller base of support to draw upon when beginning their careers, raises serious questions about the future of life science research. It is the purpose of this volume to present data about the trends and examine their implications.

Women Scientists in America
Women Scientists in America

Author: Margaret W. Rossiter

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2012-04-02

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1421402335

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

With the thoroughness and resourcefulness that characterize the earlier volumes, she recounts the rich history of the courageous and resolute women determined to realize their scientific ambitions.

Funding Health Sciences Research
Funding Health Sciences Research

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1990-02-01

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 0309043433

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Biomedical scientists' concern about the future of funding of health science research prompted this volume's exploration of the financing of the entire health research enterprise and the complex reasons underlying these increasing concerns. The committee presents clear-cut recommendations for improving allocation policies to ensure a balanced distribution of resources that will allow the biomedical research community to build on exciting recent discoveries in many areas. Funding Health Sciences Research also provides the first-ever comprehensive reports on the 1980s policies that have affected the research landscape, including stabilization, downward negotiation, and extended grant duration.

Principles and Practice of Clinical Research
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research

Author: John I. Gallin

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2012-05-31

Total Pages: 798

ISBN-13: 0123821673

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This expanded third edition provides an introduction to the conduct of clinical research as well as more comprehensive and expansive content about the infrastructure necessary for a successful clinical research organization or enterprise. With authors who are experts in clinical research in both the public and private sectors, this publication provides essential information to clinical investigators who wish to develop and conduct well designed patient-based research protocols that comply with rigorous study design, ethical, and regulatory requirements.

Approaches for Evaluating the NRC Resident Research Associateship Program at NIST
Approaches for Evaluating the NRC Resident Research Associateship Program at NIST

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2007-12-30

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 0309112184

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The NRC Resident Research Associateship Program at NIST provides two-year temporary appointments for outstanding scientists and engineers. This book describes program applicants and awardees and offers suggestions for an in-depth assessment of career outcomes. Preliminary investigation indicates that outreach efforts produce more qualified applicants than NIST has slots to fill, the pool of applicants is increasingly diverse, and many Research Associates go on to permanent positions at NIST. The agency should conduct a more thorough evaluation of the program, including an assessment of outreach to potential applicants, individuals who decline an award, the program's impact on the careers of awardees, and the benefits of the program to NIST and the broader scientific and engineering community.

Evaluation of the Markey Scholars Program
Evaluation of the Markey Scholars Program

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2006-10-26

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 0309102928

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

One of five in a series evaluating the grant programs of the Lucille P. Markey Charitable Trust, this report examines the Markey Scholars Awards in Biomedical Sciences. The Scholars program awarded more than $50 million to outstanding young investigators as postdoctorates and junior faculty. Using analysis of curriculum vitae, data on citations and grants, and interviews, the report examines the career outcomes of Scholars relative to those of individuals who applied for the Scholars award. The authoring committee concludes that the Scholars program was a success and provides a template for current programs designed to address the career transitions of young investigators.

Addressing the Nation's Changing Needs for Biomedical and Behavioral Scientists
Addressing the Nation's Changing Needs for Biomedical and Behavioral Scientists

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2000-08-16

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 0309172039

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

As biomedical and behavioral research progresses into new areas, the number of scientists active in various fields rises and falls, and the health needs of the U.S. population evolve, it is important to ensure that the preparation of future investigators reflects these changes. This book addresses these topics by considering questions such as the following: What is the current supply of biomedical and behavioral scientists? How is future demand for scientists likely to be affected by factors such as advances in research, trends in the employment of scientists, future research funding, and changes in health care delivery? What are the best ways to prepare prospective investigators to meet future needs in scientific research? In the course of addressing these questions, this volume examines the number of investigators trained every year, patterns of hiring by universities and industry, and the age of the scientific workforce in different fields, and makes recommendations for the number of scientists that should be trained in the years ahead. This book also considers the diversity of the research workforce and the importance of providing prospective scientists with the skills to successfully collaborate with investigators in related fields, and offers suggestions for how government and universities should structure their research training programs differently in the future.

Funding Biomedical Research Programs
Funding Biomedical Research Programs

Author: Committee for the Evaluation of the Lucille P Markey Charitable Trust Programs in Biomedical Sciences

Publisher:

Published: 2006-05-10

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780309382663

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

During an interval of 15 years, the Lucille P. Markey Charitable Trust spent over $500 million on four programs in the basic biomedical sciences that support the education and research of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, and senior researchers. The Markey Trust asked the NRC to evaluate these programs with two questions in mind: a Were these funds well spent?a and a What can others in the biomedical and philanthropic communities learn from the programs of the Markey Trust, both as an approach to funding biomedical research and as a model of philanthropy?a One of five resulting reports, this volume examines the Research Program Grants, which awarded $323 million to support investigators with a major commitment to the life sciences and to assist in the establishment, reorganization, or expansion of significant biomedical research centers or programs. Using information from Markey archives, materials from grant recipients, and site visits to a sample of institutional grant recipients, the authoring committee describes the impact that Markey grants made on the centers and programs funded by these grants, along with the unique aspects of the Markey approach to funding that may be applicable to other funders of biomedical research programs."