Providing teachers with better working conditions, more opportunities for professional development, and granting them greater freedom to chose what and how to teach their coursework could do much to make the profession more appealing to top-notch graduates.
The superintendent focused on professional development, doubling the grant money in the district of 10,000 students, to about $14 million this year.
Several dozens of colleges and universities received First in the World grants to increase S.T.E.M. professional development for minorities, or smaller grants aimed at supporting Alaskans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, African-Americans and Hispanics.
NIH has been encouraging institutions to offer Ph.D. students and postdocs additional professional development skills such as grant writing and laboratory and project management.
Pfizer data scientists have myriad chances to pursue professional development, and are also granted time to try out new techniques, says Stephens, something she refers to as "sandbox opportunities".
Above and beyond financial support, this program provided both applicants and reviewers an opportunity to improve their writing skills, professional development, and understanding of the grants process, as reflected in the outcome measures presented.
Indeed, the largest of the grants we were discussing about the professional development program was a federal competitive grant.
Rising Leaders work together on specialized programming in professional development, grantmaking and sourcing potential grant partners for the broader Full Circle Fund.
Above and beyond financial support, this program provided an opportunity for both reviewers and applicants to improve their writing skills, professional development, and understanding of the granting process.
Over the years, the committee has set up a mentoring scheme; seminars teaching statistics, leadership, and writing skills; a 2-day retreat to promote career and professional development and networking; and collaborative seed grants for young scientists within the precinct.
