OUR MISSION
Clear and engaged communication propels research further and faster, and fosters professional growth. Harvard Catalyst’s Writing and Communication Center is a comprehensive collection of tools, trainings, and resources that empower clinical/translational research team members in any stage of their careers to better articulate their science.
Explore the categories of resources below to find talks by experts, downloadable templates and worksheets, online and in-person training opportunities, consultation services and articles and book recommendations. New content is in development and regularly updated; check back for more.
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Get Funded →
Discover ways to employ tools of the trade to maximize your chances of success. Learn to navigate the proposal and writing process across a variety of funding mechanisms.
Write Effectively →
Create effective written communication for a variety of mediums and audiences, using manuscripts, chapters, and regulatory documents.
Deliver Authentically→
Articulate the narrative of your science by delivering authentically to a diversity of audiences—from colleagues, to journalists, to funders, to the general public.
Visualize Science→
Maximize your audience’s understanding by effectively visualizing science on posters, slides, grant applications, and manuscripts.
Grow Professionally →
Communicate effectively about yourself and your research in interviews, CVs, and networking opportunities to grow professionally.
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Featured Resource: Core Competencies
Made up of 135 competencies within 5 domains, this framework describes the skills and knowledge that clinical and translational research teams need to communicate successfully.
Featured Resource: Specific Aims Page Consultation Service
This consultation service provides individualized feedback on draft Specific Aims pages to applicants who are applying for NIH K grants. Harvard faculty who have demonstrated recent success in NIH grant funding will serve as consultants.