Inclusive Leadership Workshop

The Inclusive Leadership Workshop, held in Seattle, Washington from May 5-8, 2025, is sponsored by the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine and the Office for Research and Graduate Education.

The in-person, four-day program is for postdoctoral researchers from outside the University of Washington who are exploring academic career paths in regenerative medicine/engineering and related fields and who are committed to inclusive teaching, mentoring, and lab leadership.

Minimizing Cost, Maximizing Experience

There are no program costs for the Inclusive Leadership Workshop. The University of Washington will cover airfare and lodging upfront and reimburse attendees for baggage fees, ground transportation, and per diem following the event.

Apply soon. Space is limited.

The priority deadline to apply for the Inclusive Leadership Workshop has passed. Please check in the fall of 2025 for dates regarding the 2026 workshop.

Workshop Components

  • Small-group learning sessions focused on power dynamics, conflict resolution, implicit bias, managing and mentoring trainees, and more
  • Individual Meetings with UW Medicine Faculty Members
  • Podium presentations to UW Medicine Faculty
  • Training on chalk talk preparation and delivery
  • Additional career development training in UW Future Faculty Fellows Workshop
  • Opportunities to socialize, network, and explore Seattle

Selection Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have an interest in a faculty career in regenerative medicine
  • Have a demonstrated a commitment to diversity and excellence

An ideal workshop candidate can express a passion for teaching and interest in making regenerative medicine academia a more inclusive and rewarding experience for all students, and has a desire to positively influence institutional conversations about diversity.

Priority will be given to postdoctoral researchers.

Apply

Applicants may apply here. Deadline is Wednesday, January 12, 2025.

Application Materials

  1. Current CV in PDF format.
  2. A career statement that covers your career goals, your interest in developing a diverse and inclusive lab, and an explanation of what you hope to gain from attending our workshop
    • Please provide a short (no more than 1 page) statement that articulates your current career goals. In addition, please provide a statement that describes the importance you place on creating a diverse and inclusive lab environment for your future trainees and how this fits in with your stated career goals. This can include personal experiences that have helped drive your interest in improving diversity in science as well as any training you have already undertaken in this area. Lastly, please outline what you hope to gain from attending this workshop and how it will contribute to your future career.
  3. A 250 word abstract for your podium presentation that focuses on your current work as well as what you hope to focus on as you move towards independence.

Contact Us

For more information and questions, please contact Alec Smith at alecstsmith@gmail.com.