June 23–26, 2025 • Online • FREE Ticket
THE SUMMIT FOR RESEARCHERS WHO WANT TO LEAD, WRITE, AND THRIVE. WITHOUT BURNING OUT
Learn how to manage your time, support your team’s writing, fund your work, and create a sustainable academic life you actually enjoy.
15+ SPEAKERS. 30-MIN SESSIONS. ALL PRE-RECORDED
All sessions are 30 minutes, pre-recorded, and available for 48 hours—so you can catch them when it works for you.
✨ A simple, life-proof system to manage your time and projects. Even with meetings, admin, and a team to lead.
✨ A strategy to support your group’s writing while making truly global research
✨ A grant-writing process you can repeat and adapt. One that includes online visibility, communication, and overlooked funding sources you’ve been missing
✨ Practical tools to reconnect with you, your values and finally feel like you’ve made it (instead of feeling like a firefighter).
You’ve secured your permanent position or are navigating the tenure track, and now you’re facing a whole new set of challenges. We call it the new level new devil.
Your old systems for managing time and writing aren’t working.
The time you used to have for deep, focused work is being swallowed by meetings, admin, and teaching.
Meanwhile, your team is looking to you for leadership, creative discussions and thorough feedback on their papers, but you struggle to make time, and when you do, you’re exhausted.
Not mentioning that grant proposals, you know, you need aren’t going to write themselves....
The Thriving PI Summit is designed just for scientists like you: those supervising a team, ready to master their next level with efficient systems, sharper writing skills, and a resilient mindset that puts you as a human being at the centre.
Watch when it works for you—during your commute, on a coffee break, or between meetings. You've got 48 hours to catch each session.
HOSTED BY....
Check out the incredible lineup of experts you’ll learn from at The Thriving PI summit
Cathy Mazak, PhD
Writing and Career Coach at Scholar's Voice
Ilya Shabanov, PhD
Founder of EffortlessAcademic.com
Mushtaq Bilal, PhD
AI expert & founder of researchkick.com
Stefanie Robel, PhD
Founder of GLIA-Leadership
Stephen B. Heard, PhD
Author & Honorary Research Professor, University of New Brunswick
Gayannée Kedia, Ph.D
Neuroscientist & Founder of A Brilliant Mind
Laura Portwood-Stacer, PhD
Developmental Editor and Publishing Consultant at Manuscript Works
Martin Nuñez, PhD
Senior editor of Journal of Applied Ecology & Associate Professor at the University of Houston
Renee Bourque, Med, GPC
Author & founder of Bright Star Grant Consultants
Ana Pineda, PhD
Founder of "I focus and write" & academic coach
Cinta Altes, PhD
Speaking coach at norarte.es
Jennifer van Alstyne
Online presence expert at The Academic Designer
Brittany Trinh
Website Designer and Host of the Beyond Your Science Podcast
Sanne Frandsen, PhD
Associate professor in management studies and academic coach
Birgit Penzenstadler, PhD
Associate professor in software engineering & mindfulness coach
Danielle De La Mare, PhD
Career Wellness Coach for Academics & founder of the self-compassionate Professor
Ana Pineda, PhD
Founder of "I focus and write" & academic coach
AND IF WE HAVEN'T MET YET...
I'm the founder of "I focus and write", where we help scientists like you focus and write with a mindful approach. One that got us published in Nature here and here. Since 2020, we've worked with hundreds of scientists from different fields and at different stages in their careers.
I've taken everything I've learned from more than 15 years of doing research. Through my courses, writing retreats, and free materials, we follow a mindful approach to getting things done. But the things that matter to you!
My mission is to make this world better by helping scientists have a more productive, more creative, and happier research life. Should we start?
When and Where
The Thriving PI Summit runs ONLINE from June 23–26, 2025, with a lineup of expert presentations each day. This entirely virtual event lets you tune in from anywhere with an internet connection.
Expert Sessions
Join sessions from over 15 speakers sharing real-world strategies on time management, writing, grant acquisition, and well-being for new Principal Investigators. Your free ticket gives you 48-hour access to each session during the summit week.
Private Community
Connect with other PIs in our exclusive Slack community, where you can share insights, ask questions, and support one another. Get tips from our speakers and engage with a like-minded group navigating similar challenges.
Upgrade for the VIP Experience!
After registering for free, you’ll have the option to upgrade to the All-Access Pass for only 47€ (67€). Enjoy lifetime access to summit sessions, exclusive bonuses, a private podcast feed, and more. Look for the special offer waiting for you on the next page after you claim your free ticket!
Day 1- June 23: Focus, Flow, and Systems
Learn to create sustainable systems, manage your time effectively, and leverage AI to keep your research moving forward.
Day 2- June 24: Writing as a Leader
Discover how to guide a culture of writing in your group, get skilled at supervising others’ writing while writing yourself, and publish truly global research.
Day 3- June 25: Funded and Future-Ready
Build a system for winning grants, pitch your ideas with confidence, and tap into alternative funding streams.
Day 4- June 26: The Scientist and the Human
Support your team’s mental well-being, connect with your core values, and find balance in the chaos.
In fact, you can THRIVE in academia while living the life you want. But first, you need the right systems, strategies, and mindset.
LET’S START BUILDING YOUR CUSTOM, SUSTAINABLE, AND FEEL-GOOD PI ROADMAP—TOGETHER.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS!
How do I know if the Thriving PI Summit is right for me?
If you’re a Principal Investigator (or on the path to becoming one) who’s feeling overwhelmed by new responsibilities—juggling time, mentoring, publishing, and funding—this summit is for you! You’ll learn strategies, systems, and mindset shifts tailored to your unique challenges.
Are the presentations live?
The presentations are pre-recorded and released on a schedule to ensure a smooth experience. However, I will be active in the Slack community, and some of our speakers will join us to answer your questions.
How long will I have access to the presentations?
Your free ticket includes 48-hour access to each presentation after its release. Want more time? Upgrade to the All-Access Pass for lifetime access, a private podcast feed, and extra resources.
Will speakers get my email address?
Nope. When you register, you’ll be added to our I Focus and Write email list to receive summit updates and access links. After the summit, you’ll stay connected with us, but you can unsubscribe anytime. Speakers will only get your email if you choose to opt in for their bonuses or freebies.
Will there be captions?
Yes! All presentations will have closed captioning, and notes are available with the All-Access Pass.
I'm doing my PhD/Postdoc, can I join the summit?
Absolutely! Although the summit is designed with PIs in mind, most of the things you'll hear will help you right now and will inspire you for when you get to that later stage in your career. And you can invite your PI to join us, too!
When is the summit happening?
The Thriving PI Summit will run from June 23–26, 2025. Once you register, you’ll also be invited to join our exclusive Slack community where you can connect with other attendees before and during the summit!
What if I can’t attend live?
The presentations are pre-recorded and will be available for 48 hours with your free ticket, so you can catch them at a time that works for you. However, we encourage you to block out time during summit week to dive into the sessions! If you can’t make it all, consider upgrading to the All-Access Pass, which gives you lifetime access to all presentations, plus exclusive bonuses.
Why is this event free?
Great question! At I Focus and Write, we love hosting free events as part of how we connect with and support our community. It’s a way for new people to discover and experience our work, and maybe even join one of our paid programs.
For some of our amazing speakers, it’s the same. Others just couldn’t say no 🥰. But most importantly, we’re all passionate about helping academics create a thriving research life. 🎉
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