The Program to Launch URiM Success (PLUS) is a 2-year cohort program structured around two pillars: Leadership and Scholarship. PLUS is tailored to meet the unique needs of faculty from groups underrepresented in medicine. The lasting community built during the two-year participation in PLUS is designed to help combat social and professional isolation and to cultivate a sense of community across departments and disciplines.

 
By Participating in PLUS faculty will

 
Year One
In their first year, PLUS Scholars will participate in LAMP (Leadership in Academic Medicine Program). Focusing on professional development and career advancement, LAMP seminars help participants build their skills around introspection, leadership, and career-planning. Learn more about LAMP »

 

Year Two
In the second year, scholars participate in the monthly PLUS Seminar Series, comprised of research methods instruction, writing seminars, career coaching, and wellness workshops. Additionally, the PLUS program provides funding for scholarship, tailored faculty development, and community connections.

 

PLUS Connections
Spanning the full two years, PLUS Connections events provide a continued space for networking, relationship building, accountability, and affirmation. These events provide PLUS Scholars an opportunity to share their accomplishments, barriers, challenges, and opportunities in their career.
 
 

 

Apply Now – Due June 16

 

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants are tenure-track, clinical-track, and research-track IUSM faculty at the rank of assistant professor. Preference is given to applicants whose background and/or perspective will contribute to IUSM’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

 
The time commitment to participate in PLUS is approximately 10%.
In support of their efforts PLUS scholars will receive mentorship, project funding, and scheduled time to pursue their scholarly activities over the course of two years. Departments or divisions will provide support by protecting the scholars’ time to successfully complete the PLUS program activities.

 

Application Details

  • Personal statement: 1-2 pages statement describing current position and duties, academic track, short-term and long-term professional goals, and motivation to be part of the PLUS program. Statement should include name of mentor as well as brief description of mentoring plan. Preference is given to applicants whose personal statements establish that their background and/or perspective will contribute to IUSM’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
  • Curriculum Vitae in IUPUI format
  • Project Proposal: 3 pages max, should include project background, project objectives or aims, the approach and study design, and the expected impact of the project to the field of study, community, and the candidate’s professional goal.
  • Budget and identification: 1 page max, itemized budget using template provided with brief justification.
  • Statement of support signed by the Unit Lead (i.e. department chair, division director) indicating willingness to release the candidate to participate in program activities.

 

Plus Scholar Project Funds

Faculty can apply for up to $50,000 ($25,000 per each of the 2 years) in PLUS Scholar Project Funds. Applying for funds is not required for participation in PLUS. Projects can be research, education, or service-oriented in nature.   Project proposals, budget, and budget justification must be submitted at the time of application.
 
To qualify for funding PLUS scholars must be primary faculty at IUSM. Conditions for funding include departmental commitment to support time commitment to complete PLUS activities and identification of a Departmental/Divisional Mentor. Release of second year of funds will be contingent on participation in LAMP during year one and expenditure of at least 50% of year 1 budget.
 
Permissible expenses include personnel (e.g. research staff, technicians, student workers), consultants, equipment, supplies, courses, and study participant payments. Course buy-outs, salary supports for IU faculty members, and overhead (e.g. computer, utilities, space)  are not permitted.
 

FAQs


The Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) is a year-long, cohort-based faculty development and orientation program for faculty in the second and third years of their appointment. The seminars introduce participants to the fundamentals of career planning, self-management and leadership skills. As a result of this program faculty have tools that will enable them to accomplish their primary career goals and aspirations.
 
Learn more about LAMP »



In support of their efforts PLUS scholars will receive mentorship, project funding, and scheduled time to pursue their scholarly activities over the course of two years. The time commitment to participate in PLUS is approximately 10%. Departments or divisions will provide support by protecting the scholars’ time to successfully complete the PLUS program activities.



  • Personal statement: 1-2 pages statement describing current position and duties, academic track, short-term and long-term professional goals, and motivation to be part of the PLUS program. Statement should include name of mentor as well as brief description of mentoring plan.
  • Curriculum Vitae in IUPUI format
  • Project Proposal: 3 pages max, should include project background, project objectives or aims, the approach and study design, and the expected impact of the project to the field of study, community, and the candidate’s professional goal.
  • Budget and identification: 1 page max, itemized budget using template provided with brief justification.
  • Statement of support signed by the Unit Lead (i.e. department chair, division director) indicating willingness to release the candidate to participate in program activities.


Yes. Please contact Gustavo Arrizabalaga at garrizab@iu.edu to learn more.


Gustavo Arrizabalaga

Assistant Dean for for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development

Programs