Karen M. Markin
Karen M. Markin is director of research development at the University of Rhode Island’s research office.
Stories by this Author
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First Person
Ask at Your Own Risk
Federal grant proposals are public information, so why do scientists get cranky when you seek a copy? -
Advice
Grant Programs Get Persnickety
It is more important than ever to closely follow all requirements spelled out in a call for grant proposals. -
Catalyst
Where Should You Keep Your Data?
Formal policies on information storage are finally beginning to emerge from federal grant agencies. -
First Person
Writing a Preproposal: Leave Them Wanting More
More and more grant agencies, faced with too many applications, are asking researchers to submit a preliminary version for review. -
First Person
Getting Permission Just to Apply
More and more grant agencies, faced with too many applicants for scarce dollars, are allowing universities to vet who gets to submit a proposal. -
First Person
New Rules!
Here’s what you need to know about the federal government’s new grant regulations. -
First Person
Grants on CVs: Trust but Verify
Search committees should look more carefully at how candidates list their grants. -
First Person
How to Help New Hires Get Research Money
Even the best-trained rookie faculty members have much to learn about writing grant proposals. -
First Person
What’s the Secret to Getting Grants?
Cutting-edge science and collaborative projects both play a role, not to mention luck. -
First Person
The Bittersweet Task of Running a Grant Program
From drafting the call for proposals to announcing the results, here’s what you need to know.