June 2025|BATON ROUGE, LA

The Building Future Faculty in STEM program is a comprehensive four-day program for scholars from historically underrepresented groups in STEM to experience an introduction to the particulars of a faculty career in STEM. Participants will engage with junior and senior faculty and administration from participating institutions to learn the keys to prepare for a successful academic career.

This workshop is intended for doctoral students within their last two years of study and postdoctoral scholars. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to navigate the academic job market, the importance of mentorship, balancing expectations, and how to thrive as an early career faculty member. Emphasis is placed on providing mentoring, professional development, and networking opportunities in support of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in STEM disciplines. These groups include: African-American/Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander or Hispanic/Latinx. 

Accepted applicants will receive an all expenses paid experience including hotel lodging, meals, and transportation. Participants who chose to attend the annual Diversity in STEM Conference will also have lodging costs and registration waived.

Highlights:

• Present your research to faculty, department chairs, and deans

• Networking receptions with university administration

• Learn about research, teaching, and service expectations as a faculty member

• Attend panel and roundtable discussions about life in Academia

• Professional development sessions on applying for grants, the first-year experience, promotion and tenure, building a research lab, mentoring students, and negotiating your offer

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Interest in an academic career in STEM

• PhD student (anticipated graduation in 2028) or postdoctoral scholar

Application Details:

The Building Future Faculty in STEM Program application includes the following requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Cover Letter

• Personal Statement

• Note: Program participants should expect to prepare a 25-minute job talk to deliver during the program