Program commitments
When applying, you will be asked to commit to the following:
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To attend the full 6-week program in San Francisco each summer in person (for three consecutive years) without absences.
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To complete all writing assignments in a timely manner and to review fellow trainees' assignments and provide constructive feedback on their assignments.
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To complete yearly evaluation forms and return them to the program coordinator.
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To provide the program office with information regarding your professional development and accomplishments during and following the program. At a minimum, we ask you to submit an updated CV each year that includes grant awards and publications.
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To credit the VP grant in publications resulting from the utilization of resources of the VP program by including the NIH funding acknowledgment and complying with the NIH Public Access Policy.
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To spend 25% of your time annually on research.
Apply now
The application for Summer 2025 is now open. If you are ready to complete the application and have met with a program faculty mentor, continue on to the online application now. Or, complete this form by 12/14/24 to set up an informational Zoom call with a faculty mentor before applying.
The Visiting Professor Program application is due Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 8:00 am Pacific Time.