Target Audience: High School/ Girls
Youth STEM Mentorship Program
Empowering the next generation of scientific leaders through hands-on engagement with infectious disease research. This program provides students with unique access to laboratory environments and professional guidance to foster life-long curiosity.
- One-on-one mentorship sessions with PhD candidates
- Monthly interactive science and research workshops
- Summer lab immersion and project-based learning
Timeline: September – June (Annual Cohort)
Participation: Open to residents of New York City and surrounding areas.
Target Audience: undergrad/graduate, Post-doctoral fellows, junior faculty, and research clinicians
Professional Development Workshops
Bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and clinical impact. Our workshops are intentionally structured to address the specific professional hurdles faced by women scientists in translational research environments.
- High-Impact Grant Writing & Manuscript Strategy
- Advanced Biostatistics and Clinical Trial Design
- Translational Methodologies and Bench-to-Bedside Integration
- Inclusive Leadership & Laboratory Management Skills
Timeline: Quarterly Intensive Series — Fall Cohort Begins October 2027
Participation: Hybrid / Remote Format (NYC In-Person + Global Virtual Access)
Target Audience: Early-Career Researchers & Senior Faculty
Mentorship Network for Researchers
Connecting women in biomedical research across the globe to foster collaborative leadership and scientific growth. Our network pairs emerging scientific leaders with established experts to navigate the complexities of academic and translational research careers.
- Global Networking & Virtual Mixers
- One-on-one Career Coaching
- Research Collaboration Matching
- Leadership Training Modules
COMING 2027
Small Grants Program
Empowering innovation with dedicated funding for transformative laboratory research and infrastructure enhancements.
Grant Categories
- Early-Career Catalyst Grant
- Translational Research Pilot Award
- Laboratory Equipment Infrastructure Grant
Timeline
Applications opening Summer 2027.
Selection Criteria
Scientific rigor, translational potential, and commitment to laboratory leadership.