Re: Associate VP Position Available Julie O'Connor 19 Jul 2000 15:15 EST
Liane -
Thank you for your e-mail and your offer of consulting with grant issues.
We will certainly keep this in mind in the future.
Julie
At 04:36 PM 7/17/00 -0400, you wrote:
>> I am not interested in the position but would be pleased to help with
grants
>> issues on a consulting basis should you have need of my skills. I got my
>> PhD in Chemistry at UC Berkeley in 1960, held a faculty appointment at
>> Harvard Medical School throughout my academic career, served on an NIH
>> Study Section, and have good writing and oral presentation skills.
>>
>> My credentials are given below.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Liane Reif-Lehrer
>>
>> About Liane Reif-Lehrer, PhD:
>>
>> Grant Application Writer's Handbook by Liane Reif-Lehrer, PhD. Jones and
>> Bartlett Publishers, 1995 472 pages $40 (20% discount for 10 or more
>> copies)
>>
>> A companion video (Getting Funded: It Takes More Than Just a Good Idea) of
>> Dr. Reif-Lehrer's workshop, is available from Jones and Bartlett Publishers
>> for $995.00.
>>
>> Contact Jones and Bartlett Publishers at 1-800-832-0034
>>
>> Dr. Liane Reif-Lehrer received a B.A. degree from Barnard College, Columbia
>> University and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California at
>> Berkeley. An Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and a Senior
>> Scientist at the Eye Research Institute of Retina Foundation for many
>> years, she was funded throughout her academic career primarily by National
>> Institutes of Health (NIH) grants and served as a member of an NIH Study
>> Section. Now president of Tech-Write Consultants/Erimon Associates, she
>> works as a consultant and a writer and gives workshops on grant
>> proposal-writing, time management, and related subjects. She is the author
>> of Writing a Successful Grant Application (2d edition, Jones and Bartlett
>> Publishers, 1989), Grant Application Writer's Handbook (Jones and Bartlett
>> Publishers, 1995), over 40 publications in the scientific literature, and
>> numerous other articles in publications such as The Scientist, Boston
>> Magazine, Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, etc.
>>
>> References and a fee schedule are available on request.
>>
>> Science-Related Publications (since 1988)
>>
>> o NIH Sees Computerization as Remedy for Paper Flood. The Scientist;
>> 1988; May 30, p. 21.
>> o Confessions of an NIH Grant Proposal Reviewer. The Scientist;
>> 1988; Sept. 5, p. 19.
>> o Going for the Gold: Some Dos and Don'ts for Grant Seekers. The
>> Scientist; 1989; Apr. 3, p. 15.
>> o Dissecting and Demystifying an NIH Grant Application. The
>> Scientist; 1989; Sept. 18, p. 19.
>> o Increasing Your Odds of a Granted Future. SCI/GRANTS News; 1989;
>> Vol. I, No. 10, Oct., p. 5.
>> o My Life, These Times. Assoc. for Women in Science (New England)
>> Newsletter; Jan., 1989.
>> o From Research Scientist to Entrepreneur. Enterprise; 1989; Mar.,
>> p. 22.
>> o Using New Science Resources: A key to Staying Competitive. The
>> Scientist; 1989; Oct. 30, p. 22.
>> o Suggestions for Saving Your Time -- And Keeping Your Cool. The
>> Scientist; 1988; Sept. 5, p. 19.
>> o For Today's Scientist, Skill in Public Speaking is Essential. The
>> Scientist; 1990; May 14, p. 25.
>> o An NIH Site Visit Need Not Provoke a Tension Headache. The
>> Scientist; 1990; Sept. 17, p. 23.
>> o Tips For Applying To Private Foundations For Grant Money. The
>> Scientist; 1991; Sept. 16, p. 20.
>> o Teaching Good Communication/Proposal-Writing Skills: Overcoming
>> One Deficit of Our Educational System. Journal of Science Education and
>> Technology; 1992; Vol. 1, #3, pp 211-219 (Invited paper).
>> o Promoting Yourself Is Key To Climbing Academic Ladder. The
>> Scientist; 1992; Jul. 20, p. 20. (See also related letters to the
>> editor: The Scientist; 1992; Sept. 14, p. 11).
>> o Science's Golden Rule: Give Back To The Community. The Scientist;
>> 1992; Dec. 7, p. 21. (See also Commentary by Eugene Garfield on p. 12.)
>> o Effective Teaching is a Skill That Researchers Can Learn. The
>> Scientist; 1993; Jun. 28, p. 20.
>> o Science Community Gives Mixed Review To Triage. The Scientist;
>> 1994; Nov. 28, p. 1, 8-9.
>> o Peer Review Changes at NIH: Too Many Applications, Too Little
>> Funding Drives Streamlining Efforts. Journal of the National Grantseekers
>> Institute; 1995; Vol. 1, No. 2, Winter 1995, pp. 15-26.
>> o Technological and Cultural Impediments Slow Electronic NIH Grant
>> Submission. The Scientist; 1995; Apr. 3, p. 1, 8-9.
>> o Getting Funded: It Takes More Than Just A Good Idea. The
>> Scientist; 1995; Aug. 21, p. 14.
>> o Following Instructions Is Critical To Success Of A Grant
>> Application. The Scientist; 1996; Mar. 4, pp. 15-16.
>> o Agencies, Institutions Progress Toward Electronic Grant
>> Administration. The Scientist; 1996; Jul. 8, pp. 3-5.
>> o The Grant Process: Getting Funded. SciTech Journal; 1996;
>> Sept./Oct., Vol. 6, No. 9, pp. 28-30.
>> o Grantsmanship in the age of the Internet. Science and Engineering
>> Network News; Sept. 1997; Vol. 3, No. 9, pp. 1, 10-11, 13.
>> o Going for the Gold; from Adapt or Die; HMS Beagle; May 1, 1998;
>> Issue 29. http://biomednet.com/hmsbeagle/29/labres/adapt.htm
>> o Wowing a Study Section; The Scientist; 1998; May 25, p. 8.
>> o Jump Start: What to Do Before Writing a Grant Proposal; from
>> Adapt or Die; HMS Beagle; June 26, 1998; Issue 33.
>> http://biomednet.com/hmsbeagle/33/labres/adapt.htm
>> o Panning for the Best Pot of Gold; from Adapt or Die; HMS Beagle;
>> Sept. 18, 1998; Issue 38.
>> http://biomednet.com/hmsbeagle/38/webres/adapt.htm
>> o Proposal Preparation without Panic; from Adapt or Die; HMS Beagle;
>> Mar. 5, 1999; Issue 49.
>> http://www.biomednet.com/hmsbeagle/49/labres/adapt.htm
>> o Are You Ready to Apply for Grants Online? from Adapt or Die; HMS
>> Beagle; April 30, 1999; Issue 53.
>> http://www.biomednet.com/hmsbeagle/53/labres/adapt.htm
>>
>> o See also: Hoffert, Stephen P., Proposal Writing Specialists Offer
>> Suggestions for Success, The Scientist; 1998; Jan. 19, pp. 12-13.
>>
>> Partial list of Universities/Institutions/Associations where Dr. Liane
>> Reif-Lehrer has presented her seminars/workshops, "How to Write a Good
>> Grant Application:"
>>
>> American Association for the Advancement of Science (Workshops in Former
>> Soviet Union): 1994: Tallin, Estonia; Kiev, Ukraine; 1997: Almaty,
>> Kazakhstan; Vladivostok, Russia; 1999: Yerevan, Armenia.
>> Baystate Medical Center
>> Biophysical Society National Meetings 1987, 1995
>> Boston College
>> Boston University School of Medicine
>> Capitol Publications, Washington DC
>> China Medical Board (Workshop at Beijing Medical University, 1997)
>> Dartmouth College Medical School
>> East Carolina University
>> Emory University Medical School
>> Eye Research Institute of Boston
>> Health Research, Inc./Albany
>> Health Research, Inc./Roswell Park Memorial Institute/Buffalo
>> Hines VA Hospital/ Chicago
>> Hutchinson, Cancer Research Center, Seattle
>> Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
>> Long Island Jewish Medical Center
>> Los Alamos National Laboratory 1987, 1994
>> Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport
>> Loyola University/Stritch School of Medicine
>> Massachusetts General Hospital/Anesthesiology 1992, 1994, 1995
>> Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
>> NCURA local New England Group
>> New England Deaconess Hospital
>> New York University Medical Center 1992, 1995
>> Purdue University 1989, 1991, 1997, 1999
>> Radiological Society of North America, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
>> Serono Symposia, USA (Endocrine Society Mtg.) 1987, 1988
>> Society for Academic Emergency Medicine 1991, 1993, 1997, 1998
>> Society of Research Administrators, NE Section/Plenary Speaker
>> Stanford University
>> State University of New Jersey/Rutgers
>> Thomas Jefferson Medical School, Philadelphia
>> Tufts New England Medical Center
>> Tufts University School of Medicine 1987, 1989
>> Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
>> Tufts University, Medford, 1989, 1992, 1999
>> UMDNJ (Univ. of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey) 1992, 1994
>> UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine 1993
>> University of Colorado Medical School, Denver
>> University of Hawaii Medical School
>> University of Indiana Medical School, Indianapolis
>> University of Kentucky 1988, 1989
>> University of Lowell (now Univ. of Massachusetts, Lowell campus)
>> University of Puerto Rico
>> University of Southern California
>> University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1997, 1998
>> University of Vermont
>> University of Washington, Seattle 1990, 1993
>> Washington University Medical School, St. Louis
>> Wayne State University
>> Winthrop Hospital, SUNY
>> Wright State University Medical School
>>
>> Topics covered in the workshops:
>>
>> Elements of a good grant proposal
>> Understanding the review process
>> The parts of an NIH grant application (proposal)
>> Planning the proposal
>> Testing the ideas on colleagues / Pilot experiments
>> Writing the proposal
>> Following the granting agency instructions / Making an outline
>> Writing the first draft
>> Creating a realistic budget
>> Backing your budget (budget justification)
>> Writing the research plan: Following the outline
>> Editing the first draft
>> Checking for accuracy, clarity, consistency, brevity, style, tone,
>> and presentation
>> Getting help from computers, colleagues and consultants
>> Writing the pre-final draft
>> Writing the final draft
>> Sending and Tracking the grant application
>> Reading, understanding and using the summary statement ("Pink sheets")
>
>
>>The Vice President for Research at Wayne State University invites
>>applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President
>>for Sponsored Program Administration. WSU is recognized as a leader in
>>scientific research and is a Carnegie Research I university. The
>>university is implementing a new organizational structure in the office of
>>research and sponsored programs services that is responsive to the needs of
>>faculty and staff.
>>
>>The Associate Vice President for Sponsored Program Administration is
>>responsible for the administrative organization and operations that support
>>sponsored program activity at WSU. The Associate Vice President is chief
>>of operations and planning related to sponsored program policy and
>>procedure development, training program development, and institutional
>>practices. The Associate Vice President reports to the Vice President for
>>Research with a secondary reporting line to the Senior Vice President for
>>Administration and Finance.
>>
>>Qualifications: The selected individual must hold a baccalaureate degree,
>>although a Master's or Ph.D. degree is preferred. Previous experience in a
>>biomedical environment is preferred. The successful candidate needs to
>>demonstrate a record of services that are user-oriented with a strong
>>commitment to service. Extensive knowledge of pre- and post-award grants
>>management, including grant finance is required. The person filling this
>>position must have significant experience with implementation and
>>application of computer-based systems.
>>
>>Application Process: Nominations and/or applications are now being accepted
>>and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications must
>>include a letter of interest that addresses the position responsibilities,
>>a resume and contact information of three references. Send applications
>>and nominations to Julie O'Connor, Office of the Vice President for
>>Research, Wayne State University, 4025 Faculty/Administration Building,
>>Detroit, MI 48202
>>
>>Additional information on position responsibilities can be reviewed at
>>http://www.research.wayne.edu.
>>
>>Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Julie A. O'Connor
>>Office of the Vice President for Research
>> and Dean of the Graduate School
>>Wayne State University
>>656 West Kirby - 4025 F/AB
>>Detroit, MI 48202
>>(313) 577-8845 (313) 577-3626 FAX
>>Julie.O'xxxxxx@wayne.edu
>>
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>Liane Reif-Lehrer, PhD
>PO Box 645
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>Tel: 781-863-1117
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Julie A. O'Connor
Office of the Vice President for Research
and Dean of the Graduate School
Wayne State University
656 West Kirby - 4025 F/AB
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-8845 (313) 577-3626 FAX
Julie.O'xxxxxx@wayne.edu
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