NIDCR Mentoring Network Program

American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) Mentoring an Inclusive Network for a Diverse Workforce of the Future (AADOCR MIND the Future)

The goal of the NIDCR-AADOCR MIND the Future mentoring network program is to provide mentoring and networking opportunities for postdoctoral and junior faculty scientists from diverse backgrounds―including those who are from groups underrepresented in biomedical research―to enhance their trajectory toward independent dental, oral and craniofacial health research careers.

Program: A cohort of ten early career investigators (postdoctoral to junior faculty level) from diverse backgrounds is selected each year, matched with an experienced mentor, and engage in technical skills development, research career development, and networking activities, with a primary focus on preparing a grant application for NIDCR research career development (K) or research project grant (R) support.

Activities: Include didactic training and mentored career development activities related to academic research careers, including a science communication workshop and a mentored grant-writing experience with a mock NIH peer review. Meetings include in-person (if applicable) and virtual synchronous and asynchronous activities.

AADOCR MIND the Future information and application information