Building Your Career

Author a Manuscript

Steps to writing astrong manuscript
How it Works
HARNESSING THE POWER OF PEER ACCOUNTABILITY

Manuscript Sprints are small peer review groups that encourage authors to press to completion of a manuscript in 6 to 8 weeks.

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Engage a scientific or medical editor to refine grants and manuscripts.

Why Work with an Editor
How to Work with an Editor

CHECKING OUT A BOOK

Edge Library curates books for career development including a selection of guides for academic writing.

Edge Book Reviews include:
Writing Science in Plain English
How to Write an Essay Like an Equation
The Art of Scientific Storytelling
How to Write a Lot

LEARNING FROM THE PROS

Seminars presented by senior faculty and tailored to career stage.

EFS Career Development Seminars to gain valuable insights and practical guidance from senior faculty.

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POLISHING A MANUSCRIPT

Edge Insights strategizes about how to do
great research, get grants, negotiate for resources,
refine writing, cultivate leadership skills, and
achieve goals.

Writing and Publishing posts

PROMOTING YOUR SCIENCE

Science Communication Animation Awards bring your research to life in an animated video to maximize social media outreach.

Questions
Email the Edge team at info@edgeforscholars.org
upcoming Author a Manuscript events [ view all events ]
Grant Pacing Workshop F (December Submission)
August 11, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 6 Floor boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Spending Wisely
August 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bob Coffey
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Doing Research
Early career faculty
Introduction to VICTR Resources
August 27, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Lesa Black
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Staying on Top of the Literature
September 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Mr. Alex Carroll
EFS Seminar
Productivity
Pre/Post Doc
What Biostatisticians Wish You Knew
September 17, 2025 | 12:00 pm TBA
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Resilience
October 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bertha Hidalgo
EFS Seminar
Faculty Life
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Industry Collaborations
November 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Sean Collins
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Edge Review Survey of Intent Due (February NIH Deadline)
November 13, 2025 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
Lessons Learned While Building a Career
November 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bill Heerman
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Writing & Publishing
Mentoring
Doing Research
Management & Leadership
Networking & Collaboration
Early career faculty
Using Artificial Intelligence Intelligently
December 3, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Edge Review Materials Due (February NIH Deadline)
December 4, 2025 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by November 13
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
Grant Pacing Workshop F (April Submission)
January 12, 2026 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Mentoring Postdocs
January 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Mentoring
Early career faculty
RCR
Mentoring Predocs
January 28, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Mentoring
Early career faculty
RCR
Media Training
February 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm Mr. Craig Boerner
EFS Seminar
Communication
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Negotiating Your First Position
February 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bill Cooper
EFS Seminar
Job Search
Pre/Post Doc
Diversifying Funding: PCORI and Gift Funding
March 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Edge Review Survey of Intent Due (June NIH Deadline)
March 19, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
Inside Study Section
April 8, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Edge Review Materials Due (June NIH Deadline)
April 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by March 19
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
Keys to Academic Success
April 29, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) TBA
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Writing & Publishing
Productivity
Communication
Mentoring
Doing Research
Management & Leadership
Networking & Collaboration
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Edge Review Survey of Intent Due (October NIH Deadline)
July 23, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
Edge Review Materials Due (October NIH Deadline)
August 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by July 23
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
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