Mission Statement

Recruit and develop a distinguished group of postdoctoral scholars at Stanford to build an inclusive, diverse, and equitable professoriate.

Goals

Recruit outstanding scientists

• Attract a cohort of scientists drawn to academic careers from populations historically underrepresented in the biosciences

Train future faculty leaders

• Support postdoctoral scholars in developing research independence through top notch mentoring, rigorous scientific training and strategic collaborations

• Provide intentional training toward skill sets required to be successful in an academic environment including communication and grantwriting

Create culture and community

• Champion a culture of belonging and inclusion in academia through education, reflection, and continued engagement