The Research Statement and Cover Letter for Faculty Positions

Research statements can be hard to write. They need to combine rigorous science with a healthy dose of self-promotion. Françoise Chanut, senior scientific editor at Gladstone, will discuss samples and review writing principles to help you pack a punch in your research statement. She’ll also address the cover letter for faculty application packages.

In this course, you’ll learn:

  • The dos and don’ts of research statements
  • Writing principles that improve readability and impact
  • The elements to include in your research statement versus your cover letter or CV
  • Best practices for faculty application cover letters

This event, and the rest of the Trainee to Tenure series, is designed to be attended the year (or more) before you intend to go on the job market.

The Trainee-to-Tenure Track program aims to help early-career scientists in their path toward academic independence. From preparing your application package to negotiating your faculty position package, gain the tools you need to start your job hunt in academia. You’ll get the most benefit from this series when you attend about a year before you start your job search.

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