I will never forget the day that a research proposal for a renowned cardiologist examining adult congenital heart disease came across my desk for review and submission. Momentarily, I paused as I checked the budget for mathematical accuracy and contemplated how, if awarded, this research would impact my own son who was born with two heart defects. Moving me to tears, this was the defining moment that solidified my purpose as a research administrator. My passion for this field stems from my intrinsic motivation to help make the world a better place; I recognize that my service to scientists, doctors, and engineers allows them to focus on innovative and break-through technologies that change, improve, and even save lives. There are few administrative …show more content…
While my career thus far has given me vast experience in the many facets of research administration, I am committed to my professional development beyond that which I receive in the course of my day-to-day responsibilities. I strongly believe that leveraging the talents and experiences of those who have been in the field longer than I have is a great way to advance my career. Because of Johns Hopkins’ reputation as a leader in the academic research community, I am confident that completing your MS in Research Administration will help me tremendously as I work towards this …show more content…
Working with a variety of sponsors (industry, state, and federal) and providing support for both engineering and medical research fields, my career in research administration has never had a dull moment! I feel that I have made great strides in a short amount of time and I have taken ownership of each of my positions by learning as much as I could as quickly as possible. The “on-the-job” training that is often experienced by those of us in the field of research administration allows us to quickly engage in our roles with those we serve. However, I recognize that there is also great benefit to investing the time to focus solely on education and development. Pursuing advanced academic studies through a Master’s program such as yours would provide me with the opportunity to study and learn in a highly concentrated manner. I believe that studying the theory and practice of research administration will take what I have learned and will learn on the job to a greater level of proficiency and efficiency. This program will render me an even more valuable resource for those committed to advancing science and