Building Up Career Development Program
Multidisciplinary mentorship program for early-career health science researchers
Who?
Any senior postdoctoral fellow or early-career faculty in the first few years of their appointment with a full-time appointment at U-M. To promote a strong workforce, individuals with varied lived experiences who conduct translational science research are encouraged to apply.
When?
This program is offered annually. The current application deadline is July 13, 2026.
How much?
Free
Questions
Contact [email protected]
What is this offering?
Building Up is a campus-wide program that provides multidisciplinary mentorship and competency-based career development for early-career health science researchers. This program includes in-person career development training, networking opportunities, and content needed for a successful research career in health related or biomedical research. It is well-suited for those seeking to develop their career skills and engage in networking opportunities at the University of Michigan.
Eligibility for the Building Up program:
- Postdoctoral research fellows within the first 3 years of their appointment at U-M (Ann Arbor, Flint, or Dearborn campuses) or at a U-M partner or affiliated institution (e.g., Michigan State University) or
- Early career faculty (any track) pursuing careers involving research and within the first 6 years of their faculty appointment.
- Hold a doctoral degree in the health sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, DDS, etc.).
- Have an appointment that will allow for protected time for career development activities.
Application requirements:
- a current CV or Biosketch
- a brief statement, 1-3 paragraphs, on why you are interested in participating in the Building Up mentored career development program
- a letter of support from your primary mentor or department chair that includes a statement confirming protected time for career development activities during the course of the Building Up program
*Please note that ALL APPLICANTS will need to complete a Personal Identifying Information survey through Qualtrics before their application will move to review.
How this advances translational science
Implementing best practices in research and career development to sustain a talented workforce
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