Science Communication Workshops and Seminars

The NIMH IRP Office of Fellowship Training (OFT) sponsors a variety of science communication workshops and seminars for all NIMH IRP Fellows. Developing and improving your science communication skills can help you effectively relay your research findings to non-experts which can in turn lead to research support or funding.

• Speaking About Science Seminar: Introduction to Essential Communication Skills
  This seminar is for all trainees to learn foundational skills to communicate their research for multiple audiences. This seminar is held annually in March/April.
• Credly Science Communication Badge
  Trainees of all levels have the ability to earn a digital badge to demonstrate they’ve learned important communication skills and have gained experience in presenting biomedical research findings to a scientific audience.
• Chalk Talks Workshop
  This workshop is for trainees to learn the components that make an effective chalk talk and provide a safe place to practice new skills. This is workshop is most appropriate for Predoc IRTAs, Postdoc IRTAs, Visiting Fellows, Research Fellows, Clinical Fellows, and Staff Scientists/Clinicians. This workshop is held annually in November.
• Individual Coaching Sessions
  Predoc IRTAs, Postdoc IRTAs, Visiting Fellows, Research Fellows, Clinical Fellows, and Staff Scientists/Clinicians can request a one-on-one public speaking coaching session with Communications Specialist, Scott Morgan.
• Interview Skills Workshop for Senior Trainees
  This workshop will teach Predoc IRTAs, Postdoc IRTAs, Visiting Fellows, Research Fellows, Clinical Fellows, and Staff Scientists/Clinicians key techniques to prepare for professional interviews. This workshop is held annually in August.
  
  There are interview skills workshops offered for all trainee levels. To learn about the NIMH Interview Skills Workshop for Postbacs, click here.
• Negotiation Skills Workshop
  This workshop will teach Predoc IRTAs, Postdoc IRTAs, Visiting Fellows, Research Fellows, Clinical Fellows, and Staff Scientists/Clinicians effective strategies for handling negotiations. This workshop is held annually in October.
• Three-Minute Talks (TmT) Coaching and Competition
  Trainees of all levels have the opportunity to compete in the Three-Minute Talks (TmT) Competition by communicating their research in concise three-minute oral presentations. Round One of the competition is held annually between May and August. The TmT Finals Competition is held annually at the NIMH IRP Fellows’ Scientific Training Day.