Senior Editor's Greetings
I am happy to announce a new leadership opportunity open to all members.  I'd like to invite you to become a MyNetResearch University Representative.  As a representative, you will be part of an exclusive network of University Representatives on the front line of professional research networking. This offers you a leadership position within your university and the larger research community.  You will also be recognized for your leadership contributions on the MyNetResearch site. In addition, you will receive a free Premium membership during your appointment and there may be up to 2 appointees per university. 

What will you do?
You will be the local, enthusiastic face of MNR at your institution, answering questions and sharing the benefits of MNR.  You will also be able to directly funnel feedback and suggestions to the MNR staff, thus helping to shape the future direction of the MNR community. Email admin@mynetresearch.com to take advantage of this chance to build your CV.

Grant-Writing Support Arriving in Forums!!
OK, the truth is, we all want grants - NSF, NIH, DoD, NASA and others. We admire those who succeed in grant-writing. Plus, that's one reason why many of us joined MyNetResearch in the first place. Beginning this week in the forums, look out for Calls for Grants identified by our Grants Editor. Each week, look in the forums to find the Calls for Grants, together with ideas for possible proposals.

Moreover, interested researchers who coalesce around a grant proposal will receive the assistance of a MyNetResearch facilitator, who will advise collaborators on grant proposals, provide grant templates, and even help with an initial review. So visit the forums often and look out for new information on grants.

An iPoD Nano will be awarded every month for the best Wiki Entry!
We will be giving away a brand new iPoD Nano away every month for the best Wiki entry. The MyNetResearch Wiki is a member-created and managed collection of terminology and definitions from all the subject areas represented in the system. Unlike Wikipedia, the MyNetResearch Wiki is a narrower, but much deeper knowledge repository. We will evaluate new Wiki entries at the end of every month. We look forward to reading your Wiki entries.

Results of the Doctoral Students Competition to be announced this week!!
We will announce the three winning entries to the MyNetResearch Doctoral Students competition on the MyNetResearch website in the next few days (by 10/17/2008).  We will also be sending each author developmental comments to enhance their research efforts.

Tell Your Institutions - Build our Community
Finally, remember to share the availability of MyNetResearch with your Institutions.  If you have a contact Administrator who would like to chat with us about MyNetResearch and a free trial site license, pass on their information to us and we will be happy to call them. 

Best Regards from the MyNetResearch Team!!