Research Fellowships and Programs

Navigating careers in science and medicine can be quite challenging for undergraduate, medical, and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, medical fellows, junior faculty, and early career investigators. The Endocrine Society places high priority on helping early career members reach their career goals by offering research fellowships recognizing the early achievements of future endocrinologists.

Programs and Awards for Fellows 

• Fellows Training Series is a comprehensive program designed to support program directors and prepare the next generation of endocrinologists. Gain access to the premier self-assessment tool in the field, the In-Training Exam (ITE), in addition to procedural assessment tools and topical modules. 
• Excellence in Clinical Endocrinology Leadership (ExCEL) program offers comprehensive leadership training and mentorship to early career physicians of communities underrepresented in medicine and science. 
• Early Career Forum is a day-long workshop at ENDO 2023 that connects early career professionals with today’s leading endocrinology experts to gain new tools and perspectives.   

Programs and Awards for Postdocs 

• Early Investigator Awards provide monetary support to assist in the development of early career investigators and recognition of their accomplishments in areas of general endocrinology.
• Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology (FLARE) program provides structured leadership development to basic science and clinical research trainees, and junior faculty from underrepresented minority communities who have demonstrated achievement in endocrine research.
• Early Career Forum is a day-long workshop at ENDO 2023 that connects early career professionals with today’s leading endocrinology experts to gain new tools and perspectives.   

Webinars  

• Transitioning Careers: Industry and Academia 
• Demystifying Controversial Topics: Communication Skills for Busy Physicians and Scientists 
• Expert Negotiations: Career Tips for Clinicians and Scientists 

Research Experiences for Graduate and Medical Students (REGMS)

The Endocrine Society offers Research Experiences to support promising medical and graduate students who have demonstrated commitment to endocrine research and expressed interest in enhancing their professional development skills. The Research Experiences for Graduate and Medical Students (REGMS) program, formerly the Summer Research Fellowship program, includes a comprehensive series of activities that span beyond the summer and include involvement in a variety of engaging programs for early career scientists. Learn more...

Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology

The Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology (FLARE) program is for basic science, clinical research trainees, and junior faculty from underrepresented minority communities who have demonstrated achievement in endocrine research. FLARE program components provide structured leadership development and in-depth, hands-on training in topics ranging from grantsmanship to lab management. Learn more...