All components of the Career Development Program advance the following goals: 

• Recruit future leaders in environmental health sciences

• Support and promote training of Center investigators at all levels

Weekly Career Development seminars intend to build the expertise and record of accomplishment leading to research independence for junior investigators.

The seminar has been exceptionally valuable as not only an avenue for Center leadership and junior investigators to share experiences and successful career development strategies, but also an incubator for the development of novel research questions.

Training Opportunities. The Career Development Program provides travel funds for training (e.g. conferences, short courses).

Research. Investigators are encouraged to submit and receive constructive feedback on competitive proposals for the SCEHSC Pilot Projects Program, among other sources of funding.

Center Supported Investigators.  The SCEHSC partners with the academic leadership at the University of Southern California to recruit and support new and established investigators. 

Networking Opportunities. The SCEHSC seminar series, workshops and symposia, working groups, and retreats help to stimulate new research directions and interdisciplinary collaborations for investigators.

Mentoring Committee. In addition to promoting informal mentoring networks, the Career Development Program requires its junior investigators to identify a formal mentoring committee that will help monitor progress towards developing a cohesive body of research.