This program provides Team Science training and practical experience for faculty researchers in the state of Florida
Major societal challenges like sea level rise and coastal resilience require large, coordinated solutions that leverage interdisciplinary teams with collaborations from academia, government, industry, and others. However, we recognize that identifying collaborators and engaging diverse partners, especially those outside your institution, is difficult.
This program, facilitated by members of the Florida Research Development Alliance (FL-RDA), has the overarching goal to fill gaps in support, tools, and collaborative connections across the state of Florida. This is accomplished by assisting faculty researchers to create inter-institutional research teams, which are formed around important societal needs and informed by key community stakeholders.
This teaming initiative will be achieved through a two-stage professional development experience for faculty researchers from Florida higher education institutions. The program begins with an in-person, collaborative learning and ideation event (“Research Summit”) and continues with online, supported team and project development (“Idea Sprint”).
This project is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) GERMINATION program to support faculty researchers teaming across the state of Florida through professional development in Team Science.
Benefits to Participants:
Program Commitment:
- Attend a 3-day, in-person “Research Summit” collaboration event in Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, FL on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 through Friday, August 19, 2022
(Note: Travel, lodging, and food expenses are covered by the program) - Participate in an online, supported “Idea Sprint” experience with online team meetings and development activities over approximately 7 months, August 2022 through February 2023 (additional support beyond this period may be provided)
- Provide feedback on and reactions to the program to help with program improvement and advance the field of Team Science. (Note: Information collected through surveys and other instruments may be used for research purposes. All collected data will be secure and any personally identifiable information will remain confidential. Participation in this program requires consent into the study, but you are permitted to withdrawal from the study at any time.)
Eligibility:
- Early-career, mid-level and senior faculty researchers from Florida colleges and universities, specifically those whose work in some way connects to this year’s program theme of “Coastal Challenges in Florida.” (Note: Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with other varied life experiences as well as researchers from Minority-Serving Institutions, Primarily Undergraduate Institutions, and other research-emerging institutions are especially encouraged to apply.)
- Post-doctoral scholars, students, and staff are not eligible to participate in this program.
Deadline to apply: Friday, June 10, 2022
(application period now closed)
Questions? Contact info@FL-RDA.org or the Program Organizer (Project PI), Melanie Bauer (mbauer1@nova.edu)
