u/c_rivett

Do you list the grant proposals youve submitted that were not funded on your CV?

Trying this again- fixing typos. I was just appointed Associate Professor. I never saw myself here. I was a 10th grade HS dropout. Got my GED when I was in my early 30s, started community college and got a PhD in social sciences in 2018. Worked my way up as postdoc, research scientist, then appointed assistant professor almost 3 years ago.

Ive been at the same university system for 11 years. I was offered a position as a program director in a different department and my mentor told me to ask for appointment as associate prof. They did it! I just signed the offer letter. And I secured a multi year grant last month.

I feel like it isn't real. I have incredible mentors and I know how rare that is in academia. Just want to celebrate!

I never thought this would happen. it wasn't even on my radar. I was a 10th grade high school drop out. Got my GED when I was in my early 30s, then started community college. Went onto a PdD in social sciences, and I worked my way up from a postdoc to research scientist, to assistant and now associate, at a large multi-school university system. I was offered a position as a program director and my mentor encouraged me to ask for an associate appointment. I did and got it! And I secured my first multi-year grant last month.

I dont know why I am afraid to announce it. Part of me feels like it isn't real. I have had rhe most amazing mentors who have helped me, and I know how uncommon that is in this field.