The UCSF Mid-Career Faculty Development Program is a robust two-year program for research faculty across UCSF who are outstanding mentors to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to UCSF PRIDE values and principles of community. This program includes $75K per year, mentorship, sponsorship, and networking activities. This program is designed for Associate (or early full) Professors in the Ladder Rank, In Residence, and Clinical X research tracks.
We built this program recognizing that great mentors positively impact junior faculty and trainees. We believe that mid-career is a critical time to support faculty to meet distinct demands at this stage, including critical—yet time-intensive—mentoring provided to early career scientists. Prior research demonstrates that career development programs, membership in peer cohorts, and community engagement foster career advancement. ARCHES reflects these evidence-based components to our program.
We are grateful for funding from the Genentech Charitable Foundation, Weston Havens Foundation, and an anonymous donor.
Program Benefits
Each awardee will receive the following for 2 academic years:
Funding: Each awardee will receive $75,000 per year for 2 years. The awardees may use these funds for salary support, research staff support, or other needs for advancing their research program. Of note, if the awardee receives any other career development award during the award period, the awardee must relinquish all remaining funds but may continue with the programmatic elements of the program. Notification of additional funding must be made within 30 days of notification of funding.
Mentorship & Sponsorship: Awardees will meet, as a group, with program leadership every month for peer and near-peer skills building and research and career mentorship. to enhance networking and sponsorship opportunities, university-wide executive leaders will be periodically invited to participate in monthly meetings.
Changemaker Circle (Advisory Council) mentorship: Our Changemaker Circle reflects UCSF’s mission to create and environment where everyone can thrive. As a group, all program awardees will attend twice-yearly meetings with this Advisory Council to obtain personalized peer- and near-peer mentorship, often with lunch. These half-day meetings will provide career development support and opportunities to openly discuss common issues faced by emerging leaders. Members are also available for individual consultation with awardees, beyond their established mentoring teams. Changemaker Circle members are also invited to attend the welcome brunch and graduation dinner.