CLIMB-HI Program Details
The CLIMB-HI Program is a two-year series of professional development workshops designed to support you through your transition into a research-based PhD program. Year one, semester one is focused on developing important skills for academic success, while semester two focuses on effective scientific communication. Year two is focused on designing research projects and grant writing.
Micro-Credentials
We offer four microcredentials throughout the CLIMB-HI Program.
Semester 1
Orienting to Graduate School
Semester 2
Graduate Scientific Communication
Semester 3
Research Development and Grant Writing
Semester 4
PhD Professional Development in STEM
Workshop Topics
Year One
- Time Management
- Choosing the Right Mentor
- NIH Becoming a Resilient Scientist series
- Writing (conference) Abstracts
- Scientific Communication and Presentations
- Responsible Conduct of Research
Year Two
- Project Development and Grant Writing
- Training Plans and Grant Submission
- Where to find Funding Opportunities
- How to Submit a Grant at UB
- Navigating Supplemental Documents
Earning Digital Badges
- Attend all workshops
- Complete workshop assignments and upload to UB Learns no later than start of next workshop
CLIMB-HI Scholars will earn the Micro-Credential Digital Badge, PhD STEM Professional Readiness, upon completion of all workshop series.
Questions? Contact
Hannah Norris, PhD (they/them)
CLIMB Workshop Coordinator and Instructor
Office of Biomedical Education
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Expectation
We expect you to attend all sessions and come prepared to share your writing progress. If for any reason you cannot attend a session, please let the CLIMB Workshop Instructor (hlnorris@buffalo.edu) know prior to the session.