Online courses
Leadership & Management courses by the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (NIH OITE)
- NIH OITE offers workshop series and short courses on workplace dynamics and management to explore and develop skills to become a better leader and lab manager. The offerings run in the Fall and Spring semesters.
Researcher Management and Leadership Training by the University of Colorado (through Coursera)
- This 6-module course offers an overview of important management and leadership skills, effective management of research groups, financial and administrative responsbilities of of researchers, and mentorship.
- For free access, choose the option "Log in through your organization" and choose University of Arizona.
Essentials of Research Administration through the CITI Program
- The CITI Program course provides an introduction to research administration, including the varying structures of sponsored programs, research advancement and development responsibilities, and award process specifics.
- Enroll through EDGE Learning
Resources
Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty (2006) by Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) & Burroughs Wellcome Fund
- The book offers a guide to scientific management, including mentoring, staffing, time and project management, funding, collaboration, and leadership.