With NSF deadlines looming (November 15th-ish, have you started yours yet?), this is an interesting look at the inner workings of the grant funding process for the American Cancer Society:
Research funding: Making the cut
Kelle at AstroBetter remarks that this is very similar to the situation in NSF review panels. Some good things to think about when writing proposals, especially for those of us who haven't sat on panels yet.
In the upcoming week, I'll be submitting my first postdoc application (meeps!) and embarking on a fun research trip. Hopefully both will provide some good blog fodder!
I am looking forward to reading your further posts on your work at Harvard. By the way, that's great that you are submitting a postdoc application now. I thought it was kinda early, but seems you are getting done and that's awsome! =)
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