The 2016 ASBMB Interactive Mentoring Activities for Grantsmanship Enhancement (IMAGE) Workshop is being held July 14 – 16 in Washington, D.C. This NSF-funded workshop is open to assistant professors and postdoctoral scientists that are preparing to transition into an independent faculty position. 

Key features include:

• Real time, constructive feedback on potential research proposals
• A mock review panel to provide insight into the grant review process
• Presentations on best practices for crafting a logical research plan and a creative broader impact statement
• Practical advice on work-life balance, navigating academia and positioning your research program for sustained success
• Networking with mentors, program directors and previous participants
• Opportunities for individualized post-workshop mentoring by established scientists

You can find additional information and a promotional flier on the workshop website: http://www.asbmb.org/grantwriting/.