IRACDA Program Overview

The Tufts IRACDA program provides up to four years of training. A typical course of training is diagrammed below and includes research, career development and teaching activities. The schedule is flexible according to the goals of each trainee. For example, it is possible for a trainee to complete the teaching assignment in the second or third year.

Year One - Entry into Tufts IRACDA
Research	Teaching	Career Skill Development
Begin Research	Seminars & workshops on pedagogy	Form & meet with Mentoring Team
Responsible Conduct of Research	Mentor an undergrad	Writing Series #1: Preparing F32 applications
Research-focused seminars & journal clubs		Other career skills workshops
Tufts IRACDA Research Retreat		National IRACDA conference
Attend national research meeting
Year Two
Research	Teaching	Career Skills Development
Continue research	Visit partner schools	Scholar Mentoring Team meetings
Develop publication strategy	Prepare for teaching assignment	Writing Series #2: Scientific publications
Research-focused seminars & journal clubs	Attend Graduate Institute for Teaching	Other career skills workshops
Tufts IRACDA Research Retreat	Seminars & workshops on pedagogy	National IRACDA conference
Present at national research meeting	Mentor an undergrad or PREP trainee
Year Three
Research	Teaching	Career Skills Development
Continue research	Develop & present course at partner school	Scholar Mentoring Team meetings (focus on job search and transition plan)
Work on publications	Seminars & workshops on pedagogy	Writing Series #3: Grant writing
Research-focused seminars & journal clubs	Mentor an undergrad	Job search workshops
Tufts IRACDA Research Retreat		National IRACDA conference
Present at national research meeting
Year Four
Research	Teaching	Career Skills Development
Complete research & publications	Additional teaching experience	Scholar Mentoring Team meetings
Research-focused seminars & journal clubs	Workshops on pedagogy	Coaching during faculty job search
Tufts IRACDA Research Retreat	Mentor an undergrad	Other career skills workshops
Present at national research meeting		Attend IRACDA conference
Begin Independent Faculty Position

Tufts IRACDA scholars have access to a wide range of career development activities and workshops each year. While many are organized by IRACDA, these groups also sponsor activities that directly benefit Tufts IRACDA scholars.

In addition, the Tufts Postdoctoral Association and Boston Postdoctoral Association sponsors many career development and social events.

Examples of workshops offered this past year include:

Delivering an Engaging Scientific Presentation
Classroom accessibility
Page-One Specific Aims Workshop Series
Designing Equitable Assessments
Trauma Informed Teaching
High Impact Scientific Writing
Using Perusall in the Classroom
Cultivating a Mentoring Ecosystem
Disruption, Resilience, and Transformation: What's Next for Learning and Teaching?
Code-switching in Academia – How to Navigate from Your Community into Academia
Research Mentor Training
Teaching and Learning in the Diverse Classroom
Social Media and the Modern Scientist

IRACDA Program Overview

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IRACDA Program Overview

Follow a Detailed Progression through Tufts IRACDA Training

Career Development Opportunities