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Not Very Streamlined
F. Xavier Castellanos relates the story of his moves from medical school into research and from the NIMH to New York.
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Making Gut Decisions
F. Xavier Castellanos advises listening to natural responses when making decisions.
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The Heart of Research Training
The path to being a successful researcher, says F. Xavier Castellanos, involves extending your training and establishing your expertise.
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Find Your Intellectual Capital
F. Xavier Castellanos asserts that self-imposed blinders are vital when beginning your research career.
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5000 Hours of Effort
Learning how to be a researcher takes dedication, advises F. Xavier Castellanos.
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Career Development Awards
F. Xavier Castellanos explains how career development awards make entry-level researchers attractive to institutions.
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Protected Time
F. Xavier Castellanos offers advice about fulfilling career goals in a world where clinical needs are infinite.
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You Always Need a Mentor
Line-by-line analysis of grant proposals is expensive but invaluable, says F. Xavier Castellanos.
Salary is Secondary
F. Xavier Castellanos suggests choosing a program based on successful past performance.
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Training at the NIMH
F. Xavier Castellanos talks about the training atmosphere at the NIMH.
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Chairing a Study Section
F. Xavier Castellanos recognizes that participation in a study section develops careers and also pushes the process toward a safer science.
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Grants are Organic Documents
Question and method are clearly connected in a well-written grant proposal, suggests F. Xavier Castellanos.
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Resubmitting Unscored Grant Proposals
F. Xavier Castellanos describes the path between unscored and fundable grant proposals.
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