M-PACT will hire multiple faculty cohorts into interdisciplinary research clusters (basic biomedical research, clinical-translational research, and social and behavioral research), employing evidence-based recruitment processes to generate candidate pools with diverse social and disciplinary identities. A faculty development core will provide cutting-edge, state-of-the-art support - through mentorship and mentor networks; career development skill building; and partnerships with academic units/departments to promote positive climates and equitable evaluation processes - in order to create the conditions for talented early-career faculty to excel as independent investigators.
In building the core, M-PACT will train a pool of accomplished senior faculty with a commitment to DEI to serve as Sponsor-Mentors for the 30 new faculty hires. These same core faculty will serve as agents of change in their respective departments as part of a university-wide strategy to foster a more diverse, equitable and inclusive scientific community.
An M-PACT Evaluation Core will rigorously assess both process and outcomes to inform and refine the program. In addition to supporting high productivity, and positive career trajectories and experiences of the hired M-PACT Scholars, the program seeks to affect broader cultural transformation through an innovative approach that includes deep skill- and capacity-building for program Scholars, senior faculty Sponsor-Mentors and unit Mentors; and partnering with schools/colleges/departments to address policies, practices and climate.
Responsible Unit: The Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Research