Applications are due by 11:59pm MDT on August 5, 2024.

Only complete, submitted applications will be considered.

Interviews for select candidates will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, 10am-5pm (ET).

If you would like to be able to complete this form in more than one session, you need to do the following:

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Documents and Information you will need to submit in the Application Form:

1- Questions to be filled in below (required fields marked with asterisk) // 2- Curriculum Vitae/resume (required) // 3- Reference letters (2 required) // 4- Reference contacts (required)

Personal & Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Name

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Did you complete an expression of interest form? *

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No

If you completed an expression of interest form, please enter the 8-digit confirmation number here. This will help us link several fields, so you do not have to complete them again.

Email Address *

Cell Phone *

Organization
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Department
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Job Title
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Are you employed by the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA)? *

Yes.

No, I do not work for the VA.

Please indicate your iNet site. *

Please confirm whether you are eligible to participate. To be eligible, you must be permitted to have an extended stay and to work in the US. We are unable to sponsor visas. *

Yes. I am eligible.

No. I am not eligible.

Please indicate your highest level of education: *

Please select the descriptor that BEST describes your view of yourself. While we recognize that individuals seldom fit neatly into such categories, doing so here will help us match you with Fellows and/or alumni who have completed Phase 1. *

Engineer - As an engineer, you have honed your problem-solving skills and have a deep understanding of technology. The biomedical field is ripe with opportunities for individuals like yourself to apply your expertise and make a profound impact on the lives of patients and providers. The Catalyst Program offers an exceptional platform to harness your talents and channel them towards addressing the most pressing challenges in healthcare today.

Scientist - As an experienced scientist, you possess a deep understanding of the scientific method and a focus on evidence-based discovery. The field of biomedical research offers an unparalleled platform for you to apply your scientific expertise and make a profound impact on human health. The Catalyst Program provides the ideal avenue for channeling your talents and working towards solving the most critical challenges in healthcare today.

Designer - As a designer, you have a demonstrated ability to design user-centered concepts and products. You are experienced with methods that logically create solutions to meet specific unmet needs. The field of biomedical research offers a compelling platform for you to apply your design skills in transforming healthcare experiences and improving patient outcomes. The Catalyst Program provides an exceptional avenue to channel your creativity and make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals in need.

Clinician - As a dedicated clinician, you have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers alike. The field of biomedical research and innovation offers an exceptional platform for you to bridge the gap between clinical practice and transformative medical solutions. The Catalyst Program provides a unique avenue to channel your clinical insights and contribute to the development of cutting-edge treatments, technologies, and methodologies.

Behaviorist - As a scientist with training in human behavior, you possess a deep understanding of human psychology, motivations, and the factors that drive change and adoption. The field of biomedical research offers a compelling platform for you to apply your expertise in fostering healthier behaviors, improving patient outcomes, and transforming healthcare delivery. The Catalyst Program provides an ideal avenue to channel your skills and make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals in need.

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Application Questions

The objective of these questions is to know more about you and your experiences. Remember that Catalyst will guide and train you to identify and validate unmet needs, define solutions and design new research projects with high translational potential during the program. You are applying as a talented and passionate individual who is interested in working with other Fellows to initiate new projects with high potential to make an impact in healthcare

Please list your core competencies, including domains of expertise and experience (75 word max): *

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Help us understand your CV in context. Tell us about one or two of your non-classroom, professional or research experiences--describe your role in understanding challenges, applying learnings, and influencing outcomes. (150 word max) *

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Please tell us about a professional activity or experience outside of your area of expertise. What were your contributions? *

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Please tell us why you are interested in being a Fellow in the Catalyst 2025 Program (75 word max). *

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What else should we know about you? (Optional)

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Please attach a CV (not to exceed 5 pages). *

If you would like to attach an updated resume or CV, please feel free to do so.

References

Required, but individuals will not be contacted prior to the interview.

Reference 1 Name *

Reference 1 Organization and Title *

Reference 1 Email *

Reference 1 Phone *

So we have some context, what is your connection to Reference 1? *

Reference 2 Name *

Reference 2 Organization and Title *

Reference 2 Email *

Reference 2 Phone *

So we have some context, what is your connection to Reference 2? *

Please attach 2 reference letters -
(All of them in one pdf file). *

Other Matters

Please confirm that you are available for the below required activities: *

Wednesdays, 10am -1pm ET (remote)

Mondays, 10am-11am ET (remote)

January 21-23, all day (in-person, at MIT, required)

February 25-27, all day (in-person, at MIT, required)

May 6-8, all day (in-person, at MIT, required)

If you did not check all of the above, please comment. If you did not check all of the above, please comment.

Applicants are encouraged to have the support of their supervisor for participating in program. Please indicate the support you estimate at this point in time. *

My supervisor is supportive.

My supervisor is tentatively supportive (explain why in Other/details box).

My supervisor is not supportive.

N/A: I don't have a supervisor

N/A: I don't need the support from my supervisor (explain why in Other/details box)

I would like assistance from the program in discussing with my supervisor

Other/details Other/details

Compatibility with current activity. Please provide an explanation about:
1- Time availability: Is the time you will need to spend on Catalyst (~20% effort) compatible with your current activity, or can you reduce the dedication in your current activity to make it compatible?
2- Allowability: Is Catalyst compatible with your current activity from an administrative and a legal point of view? (e.g. would a hypothetical exclusivity clause prevent you from participating in the program?). *

Are you available for virtual, day-long introduction and interview activities on September 6, from 10am to 5pm (ET)?
Log in time 9:45am. Breaks will be included. *

Any additional comments or questions?

Confidential Data for Reporting Only

Thank you for applying to participate in the Catalyst Spring 2025 program as a Fellow.

This section is used to collect data for our records, used in aggregate. Your unique information will not be shared with anyone evaluating your application for admission to the program.

MIT is a diverse and supportive community committed to the MIT Nondiscrimination Policy, so answering these questions will in no way negatively impact your application.

Catalyst Community Values

The Catalyst Program is aligned with MIT's Values Statement in our commitment to making our community a humane and welcoming place where people from a diverse range of backgrounds can grow and thrive. Because learning is nourished by a diversity of views, we cherish free expression, debate, and dialogue in pursuit of truth – and we commit to using these tools with respect for each other and our community.

Catalyst aims to address equity and intersectionality in biomedical research and innovation in healthcare. Race, ethnicity, age, and sex can impact how different people respond to the same intervention. Diversity of thought and perspectives through the lens of a participant’s background contributes to an enhanced learning experience, improved research and development, and overall better medical interventions.

Our community challenges ourselves to face difficult facts, speak plainly about failings in our systems, and work to overcome them. Valuing potential over pedigree, we know that talent and good ideas can come from anywhere – and we value one another’s contributions in every role.

Please select the term or terms for your gender identity (check all that apply)

Female

Male

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Gender identity: Free to specify Gender identity: Free to specify

For the purposes of the application, MIT considers any student who does not hold United States citizenship or permanent residency to be an international applicant, regardless of where they live or attend school.⁠* U.S. permanent residents are those students who have an official copy of their green card in hand. If you are in the process of obtaining a green card, then you are considered by MIT to be an international student. If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, then you are considered a domestic applicant.

*We recognize that this designation may not correspond to the lived experience of many applicants (including undocumented students) who have spent significant time in the United States, or those who have a liminal status as asylees, refugees, or stateless persons. This classification is federally defined for the purpose of statistical records, but please know that we understand life is more rich and complicated than a checkbox.

Are you a US domestic applicant or an international applicant? *

US domestic applicant

International applicant

Race / Ethnicity
For U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents only. Please check all choices that correspond to the ethnic group(s) of which you consider yourself a member. This information is optional.

Are you Hispanic (including Spanish) or Latino?

Yes

No

Prefer not to answer

Which best describes your background?

Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please check one or more of the following groups of which you consider yourself to be a member:

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Are you registered?

Yes

No

Registration number: Registration number:

Black or African American

African American

African

Caribbean

Other Other

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Guam

Hawaii

Samoa

Other: Other:

Asian

White

Europe

Middle East

Other: Other:

Sexual Orientation
If you are interested in learning about the LBGTQ community and resources at MIT, please feel free to contact the lbgt@MIT Office at lbgt@mit.edu, 617-253-5440, or http://web.mit.edu/lbgt.

MIT is a diverse and supportive community committed to the MIT Nondiscrimination Policy.

In order to gather information about the sexual orientation of admitted Fellows and share information about campus resources, the application includes an optional question, below.

Answering this optional question will in no way impact your application.

How would you describe your sexual orientation? (Check all that apply)