Support for Mid-Career Research Faculty!
Mid‑career researchers looking to sharpen their skills and elevate their funding success will find practical, research‑focused guidance in CARTI’s upcoming R01 Club sessions.
Join CARTI’s R01 Club, a small-group seminar series designed for research investigators who have research funding and are seeking to elevate their independent grant funding while growing a collaborative network. Participants will have the opportunity to submit specific questions they would like discussed during the session.
Topics recently covered:
- Renewing R01 vs. Preparing a New Application
- Managing Overlap and Maintaining Themes Across Multiple Grants
- Leveraging Collaborations, Cores, and Institutional Resources
- Navigating Study Sections & NIH Culture
- Managing Multiple Grants Effectively
Fall 2026
Strategies for Expanding Your Research Portfolio
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
1:00 - 2:00pm
MSTF Building, Room 318
Led by Dr. Marco Venniro, this session explores practical strategies for expanding your research portfolio, whether progressing from an R21 to an R01 or growing from one to multiple R01 awards. Participants will gain insights into managing scope and feasibility, building related but distinct research aims, and developing collaborative networks to expand your portfolio. Register here to attend!
Diversifying Your Funding Portfolio
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
1:00 - 2:00pm
MSTF Building, Room 318
Led by Dr. Kelly Dunn, this session will explore strategies for diversifying both research programs and funding sources to build a more resilient and sustainable portfolio. Topics will include expanding research into related areas, leveraging interdisciplinary collaborations, translating discoveries across populations or settings, and balancing innovative projects with established lines of work. The session will also examine opportunities beyond traditional NIH R01 funding, including other federal agencies, foundations, etc. Participants will learn how to align their research with emerging priorities, capitalize on pilot data and collaborative networks, and develop a multi-year funding strategy that supports long-term scientific impact and independence. Register here to attend!
Overcoming Common Challenges as a Mid-Career Faculty
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
1:00 - 2:00pm
MSTF Building, Room 318
Led by Dr. Katrina Mark, this session will explore practical strategies for navigating the mid-career stage, with a focus on effective time and project management, prioritization of competing demands, and building sustainable systems to support research productivity. Participants will also learn how to pursue leadership opportunities while preserving research momentum and funding success. The discussion will address approaches to maintaining work-life integration, preventing burnout, and managing increasingly complex teams and research programs. Register here to attend!
Seating is limited, and sessions will not be recorded.
Questions? Email umsomcarti@som.umaryland.edu