For Applicants

Who should apply 

  • Trainees who are not in their first year of training (e.g., clinical year or PhD first years) 
  • Trainees who have guaranteed 75% time to dedicate to research 
  • Individuals who are committed to pursuing academic research careers in nephrology, non-malignant urology, or non-malignant hematology
  • Individuals interested in recieving research training and mentoring for grant applications 

 

Benefits of LAUNCH Program support 

  • Access to a community of established investigators who are fully committed to trainee success and mentorship
  • Support for basic, clinical, or translational sciences
  • Access to professional and career development resources and activities
  • Networking opportunities among a community of peers and world-renowned scientific leaders in nephrology, urology, and hematology
  • One-on-one advising with career counseling and scientific feedback
  • Opportunities to learn how to effectively engage in team science