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OITE: “Basic Overview: The US Academic System”

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For students interested in pursuing an academic career path, the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) Careers Blog provides this overview of the US academic system. It provides information on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This listing allows you to search by classifications including graduate programs, undergraduate programs, enrollment profile, and more. The article then describes the types of jobs available within various institutions, as well as different classifications of funding.

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OITE: “Cognitive Distortions Create Imposter Syndrome”

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NIH’s Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) Careers Blog recently wrote about imposter syndrome. The article acknowledges the difficulties of maintaining a work-life balance with a career in science. When handling a large amount of external stress, internal challenges can also arise. These include automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) and imposter syndrome. The article defines these and other cognitive distortions before explaining how recognizing and consciously countering these thoughts can help minimize their effects.

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NIH: Guideline to Informational Interviews

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The NIH’s Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) provides a number of useful career development resources, including videos as well as guidance on resume and cover letter writing and a number of other professional skills. Students exploring careers in different industries might be especially interested in their guideline to informational interviews. This document provides a definition of informational interviews, tips on how to request such a meeting, and a sample of general informational questions to ask.

NIH: “Demystifying the Funding Process for Fellowship and Career Development Awards”

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Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and new faculty who are eligible for NIH awards are encouraged to attend this webinar which will provide an overview of the funding process for fellowship and career development awards at NIH. A panel of experts will provide insights on identifying the correct grant for your career stage, understanding how NIH Institutes reach funding decisions, and avoiding common mistakes in various application components.

When: Oct 9 2018, 12:00 PM EDT

To register, first create an account here then visit this form.

NIH: Guideline to Informational Interviews

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The NIH’s Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) provides a number of useful career development resources, including videos as well as guidance on resume and cover letter writing and a number of other professional skills. Students exploring careers in different industries might be especially interested in their guideline to informational interviews. This document provides a definition of informational interviews, tips on how to request such a meeting, and a sample of general informational questions to ask.

NIH: UPDATE 2018: Which Federal Agencies & Contractors Hire Scientists?

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For those interested in a career in government, the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) has provided a useful update, detailing which federal agencies hire scientists. They also provide a list of common contracting firms used by government offices to fill positions, another potential pathway into a federal position.