Beginning scientists face a variety of challenges in launching their careers. These publications and links can help new investigators “make the right moves” and assist those who take on the important task of providing early-career researchers with scientific management training.

Making the Right Moves: a Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty (2nd Edition)

Based on courses held in 2002 and 2005 by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and HHMI, this book is a collection of practical advice and experiences from seasoned biomedical investigators. The book is available free of charge. 

Training Scientists to Make the Right Moves

These publications can help universities and professional societies develop programs in scientific management. The materials or any excerpts may used, copied, or distributed provided that use is for noncommercial educational purposes.

More Resources for Scientific Management Training

Sample letters, checklists, evaluation forms, case studies, interactive exercises, and other training materials.