Today’s #ResearchTip is people are not always going to be ready for, interested in, or able to accept your research or training proposals. You can keep offering but always look for other sources and opportunities to build, grow and disseminate.
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Most of the time if people aren’t ready for your research ideas it’s not personal. It’s because of lack of funds, overwork, stress, or topics that you know are crucial not being perceived as so necessary to others. It’s why you may need to keep trying and reminding.
There are, however, some topics or some individuals that are sidelined. Meaning their ideas are dismissed or, more often, others discover them later and take credit. So keep records for all your proposals, invitations and rejections as you may need to return to these in future
You may also find that repackaging ideas works, especially if you are seeking funding or trying to network. Plus being alert to new research developments and current affairs. And trying to broaden your networks so you can find community with others interested in your field
If you’re a minoritised person and/or working in a minoritised area (or “Cinderella subject”) you need to pace yourself,build support networks and make space for the frustration,exhaustion and resentment that can follow. Plus the pressure to deliver when you DO make things work
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