Why Apply

Apply for the 2023-2024 RAPID Program Now

Advance your faculty career in infectious diseases with research training and mentorship from world renowned researchers. 

RAPID will employ evidence-based strategies to enhance professional development and effective mentorship of participants by: 

• developing a Faculty Research and Career Advancement Plan (RCAP) to help mentees identify short- and long-term research and career goals
  

• engaging participant mentees in effective mentorship with a mentoring team consisting of a UC San Diego research faculty mentor, a UC San Diego career faculty mentor, and a mentor from the trainee's home institution
  

• improving participant mentees' knowledge and skills in areas important for research success in infectious diseases
  

RAPID will enhance self-efficacy in research knowledge, skills, and strategies to successfully obtain NIH or equivalent grant funding by:

• immersing participants in effective strategies to develop research program plans
  

• facilitating the development of skills in writing effective grant proposals and manuscripts
  

• providing important tips on navigating pathways for academic advancement as well as submission and review of both journal articles and grants