VA Partnered REsearch PRogram
SGIM’s VA Partnered Research Training Program provides research-trained junior investigators with foundational knowledge and skills for engaging healthcare operations and/or policy leaders when designing, conducting and disseminating research and evaluation projects to meet practice, program and policy information needs and optimize impact on the healthcare system.
Who Should apply
Junior doctoral-level (e.g., MD/DO, PhD, PsyD) investigators who are within five years of finishing fellowship or post-doctoral training or in their final year of this training and have a confirmed VA and/or university investigator appointment that will start prior to September 2025.
SGIM continues its journey to becoming an anti-racist society committed to promoting and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion as a strategic priority. A diverse panel of reviewers will give all applicants equal consideration.
Program Highlights
- Lectures: Learn from experts in the field to effectively partner with program and operations leaders
- Peer Mentoring: Engage in a small group of other trainees to discuss project-based exercises, facilitated by a seasoned investigator
- Professional Mentoring: Receive 1:1 mentorship from an experienced investigator
- Networking: Become part of a growing network of training participants and mentors
Important Dates
October 15, 2024
Online Application Opens
January 3, 2025
Deadline for Applications
January 30, 2025
Notification of Acceptance
February 6, 2025
Program Agreement Due
April 1, 2025, 11:30am - 1:00pm ET (Zoom Meeting)
Program Expectations & Orientation
May 14-17, 2025
Attendance at SGIM Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida
First Tuesday of the Month from 11:30am – 1:00pm ET
(Except July and January)
Learning Sessions
May 6-9, 2026
Attendance at SGIM Annual Meeting at the National Harbor, Washington, DC
Program Fees
- Complimentary 2025 and 2026 SGIM Membership
- 2025 SGIM Annual Meeting Registration, Hotel, and Travel Expenses will be Covered
- 2026 SGIM Annual Meeting Registration will be Covered; Hotel and Travel Expenses will not be Covered
"This has been a great learning opportunity that dovetails with my current needs as a growing researcher."
"It was really great to meet other early career researchers and discuss our similar experiences."
"The learning sessions honestly have all been incredibly insightful. Having the chance to hear such high-level discussions and lectures from leaders is invaluable."
"The facilitator for my group was AMAZING. I can't say enough good things about the small group experience - it was one of my favorite parts of the whole experience. Utterly invaluable."
"I absolutely loved my peer learning sessions and was surprised by the sense of community that I felt by the end of the program. I plan on staying in contact with my small group, even after the program has ended."
-Participant Testimonials
