Professional Development

Specific Aims Program

February 21, 2024

The Specific Aims Program, developed by the Trainee and Career Development Core Committee, pairs an early career professional with an experienced mentor to review the mentee’s Specific Aims draft for grant proposals. 

The mentee will receive: 

  • Personalized feedback and recommendations for their Specific Aims draft. 
  • Develop a connection with an experienced endocrine researcher with shared research interests. 

Mentors will receive an opportunity to share knowledge with trainees and early career professionals and gain Endocrine Society volunteer experience. 

Mentors and mentees will be matched by research interests and will meet informally at the ENDO Annual Meeting to discuss how the specific aims draft can be improved. If unable to meet at ENDO, there is an option to meet virtually following the meeting. 

To get involved in the 2025 Specific Aims program, sign up by registering for ENDO 2025. There is a registration question related to Specific Aims. 

To learn more about developing and improving the Specific Aims section of your grant, view the Laying the Foundation: Specific Aims webinars, part 1 and part 2. 

Please contact [email protected] with questions.

2017 Specific Aims Endocrine News Recap Article

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