[CogSci] Autism and Implementation Science Mentoring Opportunity

[Olivia Michael]

Hello,


We are reaching out on behalf of The Autism Research Consortium in
Behavioral Health (ARC-BH). ARC-BH is pleased to announce the launch
of the *Autism
and Implementation Science Mentorship Program *– a new initiative designed
to strengthen mentorship, collaboration, networking opportunities, and
career development in autism and implementation science research. *The
program aims to create a tiered mentorship model that connects senior
researchers, early career investigators, community partners, and
student/trainee members to foster sustained, community-based support and
professional growth within the autism and implementation science fields.*


*Program Structure:*

   -

   Senior Mentors: Established autism and implementation science
   researchers will mentor one early career member for one year. Mentors will
   meet quarterly (virtually or in person), support professional development
   (e.g., manuscripts, grants), and may host a mentee visit to their
   institution (optional).
   -

   Early Career Mentors: Early career members selected to receive
   mentorship from senior researchers also will serve as mentors to one
   student or trainee member for one year. Early career mentors will meet
   regularly with their mentee, provide research and career guidance, and
   collaborate on scholarly activities
   -

   Student/Trainee Mentees: Student and trainee members will be paired with
   early career mentors for guidance, professional development, and support in
   navigating research and career pathways.

*Expectations and Deliverables:*

   -

   Mentors and mentees will jointly identify measurable goals (e.g.,
   manuscript, grant submission, conference presentation) within the first
   three months of pairing.
   -

   Mentees will submit a progress report and evaluation at the end of the
   year.
   -

   Mentorship meetings should occur at least quarterly for senior-early
   career pairs and as needed for early career-student pairs.
   -

   All participants will contribute feedback to inform iterative
   improvements to the ARC-BH Mentorship Program. All participants will attend
   an annual ARC-BH expo to showcase their project and learn about other ARC
   projects. All participants will be invited to attend a quarterly
   collaborative fishbowl discussion, a structured conversation where each
   mentee will have the opportunity to workshop their project and engage in
   active dialogue while other participants listen, observe, take notes, and
   provide constructive feedback.

*Eligibility criteria include:*

   -

   Early Career Applicants: Early career researchers within 10 years of
   completing their terminal degree (PhD, MD, etc.), including postdoctoral
   fellows, research associates, and assistant professors. Priority will be
   given to individuals who do not have access to senior mentorship at their
   home institution in one of these areas.
   -

   Student/Trainee Applicants: Student or trainee members currently
   enrolled in a degree or training program.

*Interested  early career  and  student/trainees are invited to apply using
this application form
<https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_74ymcBTxh194RQq>.*


Applications will be reviewed by the ARC-BH committee using a rubric based
on program fit, need, research potential. Selected participants will be
notified following committee review, and mentorship pairings will be
finalized in consultation with participating senior mentors. Please submit
your application by *February 1st, 2026. *The application will remain open
until all positions have been filled.


Thank you so much for your time and consideration!


Drs. Jill Locke, Aubyn Stahmer, and Lauren Brookman-Frazee
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