Summary
October 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Research initiatives often depend on the efforts of multiple people working toward a clearly defined shared goal. Whether in a large lab, cross-functional collaboration, or an individual research project, successful execution requires clarity, coordination, communication, and collaboration. In other words, it requires project management, a discipline many early-career researchers may not have encountered in their formal training.
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to core project management principles and practical techniques that can support the successful completion of research objectives. The session will also address strategies for managing personal time, setting boundaries, navigating interpersonal conflict, and contributing effectively within a research team. Participants will leave with tools and concepts that can help them position their work for success, whether they are leading a team, contributing as a team member, or managing a project independently.
About the Research Leadership Skills Series
Scientific training often emphasizes technical expertise, but successful research careers also require the ability to manage projects, communicate across teams, navigate mentoring and supervisory relationships, and eventually lead independent research programs. This three-part series introduces practical leadership skills that can help scientists work more effectively within research environments and prepare for increasing levels of responsibility.
Across the series, participants will explore core project management principles for research teams, strategies for managing up with mentors, principal investigators, supervisors, and senior collaborators, and practical considerations for launching and sustaining a first research lab. The series is designed to support scientists at multiple career stages, from trainees contributing to collaborative projects to postdoctoral researchers, research fellows, and early-career investigators preparing to lead teams, manage priorities, build lab culture, and position their work for long-term success.
Registration
This event is open for registration.