Scientific training often emphasizes technical expertise, but successful research careers also require the ability to manage projects, communicate across teams, navigate mentoring and supervisory relationships, and eventually lead independent research programs. This three-part series introduces practical leadership skills that can help scientists work more effectively within research environments and prepare for increasing levels of responsibility.
Across the series, participants will explore core project management principles for research teams, strategies for managing up with mentors, principal investigators, supervisors, and senior collaborators, and practical considerations for launching and sustaining a first research lab. The series is designed to support scientists at multiple career stages, from trainees contributing to collaborative projects to postdoctoral researchers, research fellows, and early-career investigators preparing to lead teams, manage priorities, build lab culture, and position their work for long-term success.
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Series Events
Series Learning Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be better able to:
- Identify core project management principles and practices that support clarity, coordination, communication, and collaboration in research teams
- Apply strategies for defining project scope, communicating priorities, managing timelines, and reducing miscommunication within research environments
- Describe the concept of managing up and its relevance to mentoring, supervision, feedback, and collaboration in STEM
- Develop approaches for clarifying expectations, requesting feedback, communicating challenges, and preparing for difficult conversations with mentors, PIs, supervisors, or senior collaborators
- Evaluate key considerations involved in transitioning from trainee or team member to research leader, including staffing, infrastructure, lab systems, research operations, and team culture
- Create a preliminary leadership plan that supports effective project execution, professional communication, and long-term research program development
While the Research Leadership Skills Series is designed to support comprehensive skill development, each session can also be attended as a standalone event. For those seeking to achieve the full learning objectives, we encourage registering for the complete series. Bundled member pricing offers the best value, and nonmembers may wish to explore the cost savings and additional benefits of membership before registering.
If you register for the full series after one or more sessions have already taken place, you will receive access to the recordings for any events you may have missed.
*Our Student community includes Postdocs and Fellows
Category |
Series Rate |
Individual Event Rate |
|---|---|---|
Member: Student* |
$25 |
$10 |
Nonmember: Student* |
$65 |
$35 |
Member |
$50 |
$20 |
Nonmember |
$130 |
$50 |
When
- Event #1: October 22, 2026
- Event #2: October 28, 2026
- Event #3: April 29, 2027
Where
Each series session is a 90-minute virtual event.
Planner
Gabrielle Sirois
events@nyas.org
Lead Planner
Zamara Choudhary
About Academy Membership
Membership with The New York Academy of Sciences connects you to a global community of scientists, researchers, and innovators across disciplines. Members gain access to a wide range of discounted programs, events, and professional development opportunities designed to support learning, collaboration, and career growth.
Nonmembers can purchase membership directly during event registration and start enjoying member pricing right away.
