Leadership Academy

Nomination Process

Required Application Materials:

1. A one-page cover letter explaining your motivation in seeking leadership training and a description of prospective opportunities following the Academy's completion. 

2. A one-page description of your proposed capstone leadership project (see below). 

3. A CV or NIH Biosketch (preferred).

4. Letter of support from your supervisor.

5. Letter of recommendation that attests to your leadership potential.​

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Annual Leadership Academy Timelines:

1. Applications open annually in August.

2. Application deadline in October.

3. Candidates are notified of acceptance into the program by late November. 

4. Kick-off happens at our annual meeting March 23-26 in Philadelphia, PA.

5. Individual mentors are identified and quarterly meetings begin late summer

6. Group mentoring, monthly webinars, and peer mentoring begin in September.

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Submission Process:

Please upload all required documents as a single PDF in the following order:

1. Your one-page cover letter

2. Your one-page description of your proposed capstone leadership project. 

3. A CV or NIH Biosketch (preferred).

4. Letter of support from your supervisor.

5. Letter of recommendation that attests to your leadership potential.

6. Confirm that your file is correct and your PDF is 'viewable.'

7. Please title your document 'FirstandLastname_ LeadershipApplication.pdf'

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Application Review Criteria:

1. Ability to fulfill the time commitment, including participation in at least 75% of monthly meetings, online learning, and mentoring community meetings.

2. The applicant’s leadership aspirations and how it was conveyed in their application.

3. The applicant’s 'big picture' vision for, and compelling description of their proposed capstone project.

4. A record of mentoring the next generation of pain scholars commensurate with experience level.

5. Documented support from a supervisor for the time commitment required for participation.