{"id":902,"date":"2020-10-08T06:29:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T06:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/initiatives.iitgn.ac.in\/scientificwriting\/?page_id=902"},"modified":"2022-03-18T10:08:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T10:08:50","slug":"research-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/initiatives.iitgn.ac.in\/scientificwriting\/research-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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It is typically required for an academic position (e.g., a postdoctoral or a faculty position) in a research-intensive institute\/university. A research statement highlights the prior research experiences and future plans of the candidate. Importantly, a research statement helps the evaluation committee assess the suitability of the candidate and potential for success in a specific position or program. Furthermore, the presentation of the research statement demonstrates the candidate\u2019s ability to think critically and communicate effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A research statement typically includes information about the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broad description of the candidate\u2019s research area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate\u2019s academic research trajectory<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term and long-term research vision and goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources required to achieve research goals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evaluation committee may provide instructions on what to include in the research statement. Carefully read these instructions and create an outline of your research statement. Thereafter, expand your outline into descriptive paragraphs. It is important to also write within the word\/page limits, if these instructions have been provided. It is also recommended to request your colleagues or faculty mentors to review your research statement. They may provide valuable insights that can help support your application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are resources on writing a research statement for positions at different career stages, i.e., for post-graduate school or an academic (postdoctoral and faculty) position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>For Post-Graduate School<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/gcc\/handouts-and-resources\/handouts\/research-statement.pdf\">Carnegie Mellon University, Global Communication Center, Writing a Research Statement\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.cornell.edu\/financial-support\/fellowships\/external-fellowships\/writing-your-research-statement\/\">Cornell University, Graduate School, Writing Your Research Statement\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/general_writing\/graduate_school_applications\/writing_a_research_statement.html\"><span>Purdue Online Writing Lab, Graduate School Applications: Writing a Research Statement\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>For an Academic Position<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><i>Articles<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemag.org\/careers\/2002\/07\/writing-research-plan\">Austin, J. (2002). <em>Writing a Research Plan<\/em>, Sciencemag.org <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/advice\/2014\/10\/06\/essay-how-write-research-statements-applying-academic-jobs\"><span>Ball, C.E. (2014). <em>Research Statements<\/em>. Inside Higher Ed.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acs.org\/content\/acs\/en\/education\/students\/graduate\/writing-the-research-plan-for-your-academic-job-application.html\">Gillmore, J.G. (n.d.). <em>Writing the Research Plan for Your Academic Job Application.<\/em> American Chemical Society.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Write-a-Research-Statement#aiinfo\"><span>Taylor, C. (2020). <em>How to Write a Research Statement<\/em>, WikiHow.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><i>Websites<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerservices.upenn.edu\/application-materials-for-the-faculty-job-search\/research-statements-for-faculty-job-applications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Pennsylvania (n.d.). <em>Research Statements for Faculty Job Applications.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><i>Videos<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/bioscicareers\/resources\/previous-events\/vid-prepare-compelling-research-statement-for-r1-faculty.html\">Boothroyd, J. (2020). <em>How to Prepare a Compelling Research Statement for R1 Faculty Applications<\/em>, Stanford University.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Su8NxxK_7Uc&amp;t=378s\">Hadjiargyrou, M. (2012). <em>How to Write a Research Statement,<\/em> Stony Brook University.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DbRdTXDkE7s\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White, A., and zue Loye, H-C. 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