Catalyst Role Description

An individual accepted into the AACP Catalyst program,

Build and lead collaborative research programs.
Acquire skills to support high-impact research throughout changes in social, economic and political landscapes.
Foster attitudes and behaviors that enhance research team productivity.
Cultivate a network of research funders and leaders.
Aspire to move others toward a shared research vision within your organization.

A network of Catalysts (a large group of 15 and smaller group of 5) will allow exploration of values, theories, strategies and actions to address research leadership.
A Research Mentor at the Catalyst’s home institution enables the Catalyst to grow according to their individualized research leadership development plan and the needs of the institution.
A supporting network of AACP staff is encouraged and will strengthen research leadership development within AACP.
Further networks will be established as the Catalyst advocates for and connect to the broader research community.

In a position to accept and/or expand research leadership responsibilities.
Ethics and values consistent with AACP.
Assurance of release time to engage in the AACP Catalyst meetings and associated activities (approximately 12-14 days).

Create and implement personal research leadership development plan.
Attend and actively participate in three multi-day meetings during the year.
Schedule meetings (formal and informal) with Research Mentor and plan for those meetings by providing topics and discussion agenda or sharing that responsibility with the Research Mentor.
Improve and/or develop modern leadership attitudes and behaviors consistent with Responsible Conduct of Research.

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