New Faculty Boot Camp

The New Faculty Boot Camp (NFBC) is a 12-week blended learning course offered by the Society for Developmental Biology. Ideal for pre-tenure faculty within the first three years of starting their position and advanced postdoctoral fellows who have accepted a job offer.

Course participants will learn how to:

• Plan for success
• Develop as leaders
• Manage time, projects, and people
• Find and secure funding
• Grow as teachers and mentors

In addition, one of the main goals of this course is to foster a supportive community of practice, building relationships with colleagues going through the same or similar experiences.

This course includes reading and writing assignments as well as expert advice from leaders in diverse fields including business, academia, and developmental biology. During live sessions, course participants will workshop their lab manuals and grant ideas, share goals and experiences, and practice difficult conversations. Active participation including asynchronous writing assignments and attendance a live Zoom sessions is required.

For more information, visit the Society for Developmental Biology.