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The Bridge to Faculty Program was developed to support CHOP based PhD or MD/PhD postdoctoral fellows and early-stage scientists prepare for a successful transition into a tenure track faculty position. This program seeks to address some of the obstacles that can limit access to tenure track faculty roles by 1) positioning program participants to be competitive for tenure track positions 2) supporting them during the application and interview process and 3) preparing them for the rigorous expectations of a tenure track faculty position driving advancement and promotion. This is a two-year program with the possibility of a third-year extension, which would be determined on an individual basis and based upon funding availability. The length of the program is determined by the stage of training the participants are in at the time of application. The program is funded by the CHOP Research Institute and is similar in structure to the K99 portion of the K99/R00.

Compensation

Salary ($70,000 in year 1, increasing in $2000 increments in years 2 and 3) and benefits, funds for travel ($2,000), research supplies ($5,000), workshop/classes/professional development ($5,000).

Program Components

Research Training

  • The goal will be to transition to an independent project that could be proposed when applying for a tenure track faculty position (being able to clearly state how this project will differ from the current mentor's work will be essential)
  • Program participants will have a mentoring committee that meets twice a year to discuss research progress and help to drive the project toward independence, help with grant review, application materials review, and interview preparations
  • Expected participation in Grant Proposal Success (GPS) program and submission of a competitive grant(s) at the appropriate stage in the program
  • Participation in CHOP's Responsible Conduct of Research sessions, Research Integrity series, and mentorship trainings

Professional Development (no more than 1-2 hrs/week)

  • Access to programming offered through:
    • CHOP and Penn Offices of Faculty Development
    • Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs (ATOP)
    • Postdocs for Progress in Science
    • CHOP Postdoctoral Research Fellow for Academic Diversity
  • One-to-one interactions with:
    • Professional development faculty sponsor at CHOP or Penn to help guide them toward successful positioning for a faculty position (meet with 2-3 times each year of the program)
    • Committee on Appointments and Promotions (COAP) members
    • Career coaching session(s)
    • Staff from Penn's Office of Faculty Development to discuss the tenure track process and steps for success
    • Trainee will have the opportunity to help select and host scientific seminar speakers

Supplemental Educational Training

  • Develop an individualized curriculum as needed (address areas of didactic training needed for successful transition to faculty)
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Eligibility

  • Applicants must be current senior Postdocs, Research Associates, Scientists, and Instructors at CHOP (if in a non-postdoc role, must be within 3 years of transitioning from Postdoc) OR be appointed to one of these positions prior to the start of the program
  • Targeted toward PhD or MD/PhD-trained scientists looking to transition to tenure track faculty positions
  • Applicant must demonstrate evidence of productivity (e.g. papers, grant funding, presentations, scientific/community impact)

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the Bridge to Faculty program by reviewing the FAQs (log in required).

 
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