The Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology (FLARE) program provides basic science, clinical research trainees, and junior faculty from underrepresented minority communities who have demonstrated achievement in endocrine research. FLARE program components provide structured leadership development and in-depth, hands-on training in topics ranging from grantsmanship to lab management. This program is sponsored by a grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
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Workshop: All selected participants will attended the workshop, that teaches the “business of research” and the skills needed to establish themselves as independent researchers. Participants can choose to continue down the Internship Path or the Mentorship Path. The FLARE workshop will be held March 24-26, 2022 in New York, NY.
Internship Path: Participants can serve on an Endocrine Society committee and have the opportunity to mentor students at other Society events.
Mentorship Path: Participants connect to accomplished biomedical and clinical scientists as mentors and visit their mentor in-person.
ENDO Travel Award: Participants will have the opportunity to apply for a travel award to attend ENDO, the Society's Annual Meeting and Expo. To qualify for this award, you must submit an abstract through the ENDO submission site.
FLARE members with the appropriate background in basic or translational science will be given the opportunity to become part of the Endocrinology Early Career Reviewer program and work with the Associate Editors to learn reviewing skills.
During the FLARE Program workshop, speakers share professional wisdom and provide guidance. Participants get a chance to network and hone skills such as:
After the workshop, participants continue their career development through either the Internship Path or the Mentorship Path.
Eligible FLARE Program applicants are:
Mentorship Path applicants are encouraged to begin searching for a mentor before the application period begins. Please see the Eligibility & Application page for a full list of requirements.
To learn more about the FLARE Program, contact us at 202.971.3657 or email [email protected].