Dr. Cynthia Fuhrmann Wins the the 2026 Distinguished Service Award From The National Postdoctoral Association
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Champion inclusive excellence as a leader in science by fostering environments of respect and promoting advancement for all.
Lead and manage a research group by recruiting a top-notch team with diverse strengths, effectively managing time and expectations, and fostering trainee development.
Communicate science effectively by refining writing and presentation processes and leveraging individualized coaching and editing support from a dedicated scientific writer.
Navigate collaboration and team science by establishing mutual expectations, managing group dynamics, and valuing the personal and professional identities and contributions of each team member.
Manage grant applications and budgets by prioritizing relevant funding opportunities, generating and submitting applications, navigating peer review processes, and learning best practices for financial stewardship.
Hone a unique scientific identity by (re)defining success, practicing individual planning, engaging with broader scientific and non-scientific ecosystems, and cultivating professional relationships.
The Investigator Career Advancement Program (iCAP) supports early-career, tenure-track faculty at UMass Chan in launching successful, independent research groups. iCAP provides equitable access to mentorship, strategies, resources, and professional development opportunities that prepare faculty to be both productive scientists and effective leaders.
Using an efficient, cohort-based model of faculty development, iCAP integrates:
Consistent with UMass Chan Medical School’s mission-aligned commitment to inclusive excellence, iCAP ensures that early-career faculty have the support and resources needed to thrive. By equipping faculty to excel as independent investigators, mentors, and leaders, iCAP advances faculty success in alignment with the university’s mission to promote scientific inquiry in a welcoming and inclusive academic community.
