Scholarship Academy
Scholarship Academy for First-Year Fellows
Intensive Academic Immersion:
Our esteemed Scholarship Academy offers an intensive week-long program specifically designed for first-year fellows. This academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of didactics and interactive workshops, meticulously tailored to support the development of their fellowship research projects.
Mentorship Integration:
In a unique convergence of guidance and learning, mentors participate in select didactic sessions. This collaborative approach ensures alignment of objectives and fosters a cohesive educational environment, optimizing the pathway to successful project outcomes.
Continued Scholarly Development:
Recognizing the diverse needs of our fellows, upper-level participants are extended a cordial invitation to engage in the academy’s offerings. This is contingent upon their individual project requirements, thereby providing a tailored educational experience that supports the completion of their scholarly endeavors.
Scholarship Academy Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Group Learning Morning: |
*Introduction, Pre-Course Survey, and Overview *Mentorship and SOC expectations *Importance of Scholarship *Developing a Research Question |
*Conducting Literature Searches *Refining Research Questions *Reference Management *Biostatistics Basics |
*Feedback on Refined Research Questions *IRB Overview *Developing Hypothesis, Aims, Methods |
*Survey Design *Describing your Work *Setting yourself up for Success |
*Presentations with Feedback *Agreements with Mentors and PDs - Road Map *End of Course Survey |
| Individual Learning Afternoons: |
Tasks: *Draft a Research Question *Meet with Research Council Members Resources: *Research Panel Office Hours *Program Director Office Hours |
Tasks: *Literature Search *Refine your Research Question Resources: *Research Panel Office Hours *Librarian Office Hours *Statistician Office Hours |
Tasks: *Identify your project needs *Log into and Explore the IRB system Resources: *Research Panel Office Hours *Statistician Office Hour |
Tasks: *Create Project Timeline *Prepare presentation and questions Resources: *Research Panel Office Hours *Program Director Office Hours |
*Fellowship Retreat |