By Alex Kekauoha, et al. We are thrilled to announce that our director, Crystal Botham, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Amy J. Blue Award for her exceptional…
Read more about Honoring Excellence in Leadership: Crystal Botham Receives the 2026 Amy J. Blue AwardBy Crystal Botham, et al. The Stanford Biosciences Grant Writing Academy was established to help graduate students and postdocs develop strong research proposals through a multi-week Proposal Bootcamp. This…
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Read more about Most scientists don’t enjoy writing grants. Here’s how to change thatBy Courtney Peña, et al. Letters of recommendation are crucial for academic and professional advancement, but early-stage applicants often face unclear expectations in the letter-seeking process. This paper provides…
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