Regional & National SPR Research Cohort Program

Regional & National SPR Research Cohort Program is designed specifically to support early career stage pediatric researchers from ALL SPR regions. As a Research Cohort participant, you will have opportunities to present scientific talks, give updates on your research, obtain feedback on your work, learn from successful pediatric researchers, and receive career advice. The goal of this program is to help you succeed as a pediatric investigator by building a collaborative research network.

Here’s how the Regional & National SPR Research Cohort program works:

Three Cohorts:

Lung Biology
Human Genetics and Genomics
Neurological Development and Disease

Each group will select 8-9 early career researchers.

Cohort Schedule: 6 pre-scheduled virtual meetings per cohort with a Kick-off Meeting at PAS 2023

Cohort Co-Leads: Each Cohort lead by 2 experienced and successful pediatric physician-scientists

Cohort Member Commitment:

Attend all cohort meetings, unless special circumstances arise.
Submit your name, 200-word (max) statement of interest and willingness to commit to cohort meeting schedule by February 10, 2023.
Attendance at the PAS 2023 for the Kick-off Meeting encouraged.

Cohort Member Eligibility:

Early career investigator near the end of fellowship training or within first 5 years of a faculty position
Active in research in Cohort topic area.

Interested? Click here more information (including meeting schedule).