Mid-Career Faculty SIG

About RSP

The APA Research Scholars Program is a three-year faculty development program designed to help APA members interested in enhancing their academic credentials to develop research skills and to plan, implement, and write-up a research project. The APA Research Scholars Program assists pediatric clinician-educators and clinician-researchers in developing themselves as fulfilled faculty members engaged in important and exciting high-quality child health research.

Updated Application Deadline

RSP recently extended the deadline for Cohort 8 applications to November 1^st, 2024, by 11:59pm ET.  You can find all the details about the program and Cohort 8 application process on the APA website (https://www.academicpeds.org/program/research-scholars-program/). 

What should an RSP Proposal look like?

RSP is meant for those whose previous training has not provided them with the breadth and depth needed to sustain a significant focus on research in their careers.  RSP is looking for applicants who want to expand their research training and is not expecting all graduates of the program to be independent, fully-funded researchers.  Program leadership is looking to help scholars refine their research ideas and goals.  Project proposals should reflect the research interests of the scholar, and projects can be in various stages of development.

Questions?

Our program leaders and alumni would love to share more about their experiences in RSP and help you prepare your application.  Send an email to RSP@academicpeds.org to get connected!