2024
- First Live Researchers Onboarding Event We launched a tailored onboarding program for UMC Utrecht research personnel. The event provides an overview of research program structures, career profiles, and essential information for new researchers. Following its success, this event will be held twice yearly.
- ECRB Input on Starting and Stimulus Grants We contributed to developing award criteria for OCW Starting and Stimulus Grants.
- September 30th, 2024: ECRB at the Research Days Visit our booth for an interactive Jenga game addressing early-stage researcher challenges. Share your experiences and ideas with us!
2023
- Young Faculty Associations Contact Point Created a joint contact point connecting various UMC Utrecht associations: OncoCareer Board, UMCU Young Academy, RUPS, and Young Science in Transition.
- Starting and Stimulus Grants Development Collaborated with the Research Support Office to refine criteria and allocation procedures for OCW grants.
2022
- Career and Science Symposium Organized a comprehensive event exploring career support and opportunities within UMC Utrecht and beyond academia. We addressed topics like Open Science, Recognition & Rewards, and career transitions. The event welcomed everyone from PhDs to full professors, support staff, and students.
2021
- Research Career Development Initiatives
- Analyzed survey results from 275 scientists and clinicians
- Presented findings at ‘Empowering Career Development for Young Investigators’
- Collaborated with Research Support Office on UMCU talent program
- Engaged with UMCU Adviesraad on research career programs
- Professional Development Workshops
- “Boost Your Grant Writing” with Research Support Office
- “The Power of Storytelling: How to Tackle a Grant Interview”
2020
- COVID-19 Response Initiatives
- Organized virtual dialogues during lockdown
- Partnered with UMCU Young Academy to address research delays
- Advocated for early-career scientists affected by the pandemic
- Career Development Survey Launched comprehensive survey identifying career development needs within Strategic Program Cancer, receiving responses from 61 early-career scientists.
- Strategic Partnerships
- Collaborated with Young Science In Transition
- Joined forces with UMCU Young Academy
- Conducted UMCU-wide survey on career development and work-life balance