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04/29/2026

Support & Mentoring for Early-Stage Researchers:

Strategic, one-year mentoring program for early-career researchers. Now in its tenth iteration, this popular program places mentees in small groups of three to four participants and matches them with a senior faculty member who serves as a developmental mentor. Participants in the program learn how to create a successful mentee-mentor relationship, build a mentoring network, and grow their career.⁠ Free for Harvard-affiliated researchers. Learn more and apply by June 26: https://hvrdct.me/sr8

04/17/2026

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Topics: K12 Award Translational Science Yields Novel Therapeutics for Cardiac Arrythmias Five Questions with physician-scientist Siddharth Patel. by Brenda Patoine April 17, 2026 Related stories: Solving the Global Burden of Tuberculosis Share As a cardiology research fellow, Siddharth Patel, MD, MP...

03/30/2026

Up to $12M for Proposals on Sensory Health Conditions⁠
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Applications open April 1 | LOI due April 28⁠
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Up to $12 million in direct costs for funding patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) projects, comparing two or more approaches for screening, treatment, support services and interventions that address health outcomes associated with sensory conditions. If you are an investigator who is interested in applying, you are encouraged to contact our PCORI funding specialist, Leslie MacGregor, PhD, JD, for guidance. See our website for more information and application instructions. Applications due Sept. 1, 2026. ⁠
https://hvrdct.me/tvr

03/02/2026

For study teams and early-stage investigators: Online and self-paced course covering clinical and translational research domains and ways to effectively participate, collaborate, and communicate within a research team and with key stakeholders. ⁠
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Free for Harvard affiliates and open to all MDs, scientists, and researchers for a fee: hvrdct.me/ffc19f

02/27/2026

Our latest newsletter: New pilot funding, AI & Robotics, & K12 Training Award

Read: hvrdct.me/a42cb3

02/26/2026

Free K grant writing resources: Check out our new website section. ⁠
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Watch videos from HMS faculty who discuss strategies to effectively construct your specific aims, research strategy, and career development plan. Also view examples of successful grants from awardees as part of our K Grant Library: hvrdct.me/e2968a

02/25/2026

What are the challenges inherent in establishing a research program?⁠
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This one-day, in-person course delves into best practices on leading and managing a team, and tips on navigating a career path in research. ⁠

Apply by March 25: hvrdct.me/185341

02/24/2026

Pilot funding: Up to $50K - Increasing the Impact of Clinical Research on Human Health (Round 2)

Proposals should focus on solutions to addressing common roadblocks that impact faculty and research staff in the conduct of research on human health.

Apply by March 26: hvrdct.me/b5766a

02/23/2026

New On-Demand Course: T32 Mentorship Training Certificate

For principal investigators and faculty on T32 grants. Free and available exclusively to Harvard affiliates, this self-paced course offers a practical, case-based approach to effective mentoring while also satisfying an NIH training requirement. It also provides resources and templates to support your mentoring.

Learn more & register: hvrdct.me/db5e4f

02/20/2026

Workshop: Designing and Presenting Effective Posters

Harvard-affiliated researchers: Strengthen your scientific poster design skills in our two-part workshop. Selected participants will receive feedback from a scientific communication coach and peers on their research poster.

Apply by March 23: hvrdct.me/4709a9

02/19/2026

For research teams: Free webinar series on how to troubleshoot, forecast, and problem solve by utilizing skills in project management. Learn how to apply project management templates to your work in team settings. ⁠
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These four independent sessions in March will be led by David Vincenti, a certified project management professional. ⁠
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Register: hvrdct.me/90c445

02/18/2026

Calling all early-career K Grant writers:

This March, join our series of virtual lunch-time forums for guidance in preparing your NIH K Grant application. Discuss K Grant topics and challenges with discussion leaders from Harvard Medical School.

Register for single event or all forums: hvrdct.me/f43a91