ICRE - ADVANCER

The program is designed for fellows, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty seeking to advance their careers in health care research. Participants will receive comprehensive career development support in a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters professional growth, skill enhancement, and networking opportunities. With a focus on research excellence, mentorship, and leadership, the program aims to equip participants with the tools and resources necessary for success in their academic and professional pursuits.

Accelerating Discovery, Vision and Advancement in Career Excellence and Research (ADVANCER) Program is a career development fellowship designed for fellows, postdocs, and junior faculty in the health sciences. This unique program provides Scholars with a solid foundation for a successful research career by offering skills training, networking, and mentoring through the following:

Monthly Seminars
ADVANCER Scholars have an opportunity to present their research projects and receive critiques and encouragement in a collegial and friendly environment. Scholars’ presentations are complemented by expert talks designed expressly for ADVANCER Scholars, on topics such as giving presentations, understanding funding opportunities, setting and meeting realistic goals, developing effective CVs, increasing productivity, networking, and negotiating your first job.

Coursework
ADVANCER Scholars also take courses that offer essential information for those in the early stages of career development. Courses provide instruction in grant proposal writing, scientific writing, ethics and the responsible conduct of research, and scientific management and leadership.

Mentoring
These activities are further enriched by a comprehensive program of advising. ADVANCER's Program Director and Executive Committee take an active role in ensuring that all Scholars are making adequate career progress. Each ADVANCER Scholar will be assigned an executive committee member as a career advisor while they are in the program. In addition, ADVANCER's Program Director will meet once with each of the Scholars and their primary mentors to set personalized goals for the Scholar.

For more information on eligibility, financial support, expectations, and curriculum see the Program Details page. (Note: The ICRE offers a second ADVANCER program designed for medical students. Click here for more information about ADVANCER II.)