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Application Process

While the NCLAM application process is competitive, we strive to create a class that is balanced with clinical and research faculty from various departments and schools within Health Sciences.

Application Timeline

The NCLAM application process starts in September and ends in December. The application is an online form which requires a copy of the applicants' current CV. Please find the detailed application timeline below:

  • Application 'Save-the-Date' announcement is distributed in August
  • Online application opens mid-late September
  • Online application closes mid-late October
  • Applications are reviewed in early-mid November
  • Decisions are sent to applicants by December

Eligibility

NCLAM is a unique UC San Diego faculty development program created to support junior Health Sciences faculty through the initial years of adjustment after they choose academic careers. Eligible Health Sciences faculty members are:

  • A salaried faculty with an appointment of at least 50%
  • Assistant Professor in a UC Health Sciences faculty series Step I - IV
  • Available for Thursday morning sessions from late January to mid-May 2027, plus two Thursday morning sessions in September 2027
  • Promotion file from Assistant to Associate not scheduled for review or submission before July 2027

Class of 2027 Schedule

Twenty-seven cohorts of Health Sciences junior faculty have graduated from the NCLAM program. Each class follows the same schedule. The syllabus is shared with the participants at the first session. The Class of 2027 schedule is:

  • Weekly NCLAM workshops begin in late January and end mid-May 2027
  • Each workshop is scheduled for Thursday mornings (8:30 - 11:30 AM)
  • The individual participants work on a professional development project from April to September 2027
  • The final sessions take place in September 2027. Each junior faculty member gives a ~10 minute presentation on the outcome of their professional development project.

 

The NCLAM program does not consider race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories as part of the application and selection process.