The SHARC Professional Development Program (PDP) is a structured training program for graduate students that supports professional growth through research, mentorship, networking, and community engagement. Participants gain valuable experience by attending educational seminars, developing research and leadership skills, collaborating with faculty and peers, and engaging in activities that prepare them for careers in research, academia, healthcare, and public health.
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LEVELS OF PDP
Level 1
Requirements
- Enroll, provide your photo, commit to the program!
- IRB Research Training (IRB803)
- Attend 6 SHARC events, with at least one event from each category
- Volunteer for 2+ hours at 1 Community Engagement event
Rewards
- SHARC Shirt
- SHARC Level 1 Certificate with $500 travel voucher
- Priority for SHARC internships
- Invitation to SHARC Socials
- Eligible for annual $500 bonus vouchers if active within PDP
Level 2
Requirements
- Attend 12 SHARC events, with at least 3 events from each category
- Volunteer for 2+ hours at 2 Community Engagement events
- Present at least once at a PDP event (5 minutes or more)
- Submit Abstract/Poster as first author during at least one meeting/conference
Rewards
- Recognition on SHARC Website
- SHARC Level 2 Certificate with $750 travel voucher
- Invitation to seminar luncheons
- Eligibility for SHARC Pilot Funding
Level 3
Requirements
- Attend 12 SHARC events, with at least 3 events from each category
- Volunteer for 2+ hours at 2 Community Engagement events
- Submit a paper as first author using SHARC-related data
- Present as first author during at least one national research conference related to alcohol and/or HIV
- Mentor someone junior to you
- Lead a SHARC Working Group for 2 semesters
Rewards
- SHARC Level 3 Certificate with $1000 travel voucher
- SHARC Professional Development (PDP) Trophy
- Alumni will continue to be eligible for PDP benefits if they remain active
List of Opportunities
SHARC offers multiple activities throughout each semester to complete requirements for each level.
Program Participants and Alumni
Click below to view current Level 2 and Level 3 participants (as of December 2020) and PDP Alumni.