VPC Training Series
At the VPC, we are committed to fostering a culture of learning and growth. Our VPC Training Series offers a variety of specialized trainings for students, staff, faculty, health practitioners, community members, and organizations—both governmental and non-governmental. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or eager to share it, we have opportunities designed just for you.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
Stay informed about upcoming sessions! Each training is carefully crafted to address timely topics and to equip participants with practical, research-backed strategies for violence prevention. Check back here regularly to register for new sessions.
Upcoming Workshop:
Practical Strategies for Pivoting Your Research Agenda and Career: A Workshop for Faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows, & Graduate Students
When: Monday, September 22nd, 3pm-5pm EST
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Details below.
Summary:
The U.S. research funding structure has undergone tremendous change. This workshop acknowledges the difficulty of the current landscape while also identifying opportunities for shifting research content, roles, and industries. Training content is derived from Dr. Cramer’s successful research agenda pivot from legal decision-making to suicide and violence prevention, interviews with scholars who made successful pivots, and a survey of desired topics to be addressed in the session. The first portion of the training guides the learner through self-assessment whether a research agenda pivot is necessary and aligned with one’s professional values. Next, with a focus on enhancing one’s credibility, the training covers 8 strategies to develop new expertise in order to make a successful pivot. Then, the session addresses 7 ways to pursue novel research funding streams. The workshop concludes guidance and lessons learned from several researchers who made successful academia-to-industry career changes. Learners receive a package of resources to facilitate decision making in the research pivot process.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, learners will be able to:
- Determine whether a research pivot is appropriate.
- Identify strategies to increase expertise in a new content area.
- List approaches to pursue new funding streams.
- Discuss considerations involved in shifting from academic to industry careers.
Who might benefit from attending?
This session is intentionally tailored for researchers of any experience level in academic or medical settings. It is also appropriate for researchers in industry settings, especially those facing challenges in the current U.S. federal funding landscape.
PAST TRAININGS
Our past sessions have covered a variety of essential topics and have engaged participants from diverse fields. Highlights include:
