Community is an integral part of the Fellows-to-Faculty Award. We strive to create opportunities for fellows to engage in scientific discussions, form connections and receive support during their career transition.
Activities include in-person attendance at invited investigator meetings and fellows retreats, and participation in virtual community meetings and 1:1 meetings with an assigned career mentor and Simons Foundation staff.
Throughout the faculty job search, negotiation, and transition to a faculty position, fellows are invited to meet regularly with Simons Foundation staff. We provide the fellow with support as they negotiate a start-up package to allow them to be optimally successful as an independent investigator.