Pathways to Careers in MPT Research & Development
The IMPT organizes virtual networking sessions among mentors and trainees to foster the development of next generation reproductive health professionals, including MPT researchers.
Trainee Opportunities and Career Resources
The Male Contraceptive Initiative (MCI) supports the career development of students and research trainees directly through our Success program. MCI accepts applications on a rolling basis for any activity or need that advances the career of a trainee interested in the field of male contraception. Eligible activities include travel grants, digital conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
MCI Trainee Success Application
Apply here
The Sci-Founder Fellowship program supports early-career scientists in launching their own companies. This program will be investing $400,000 to each founding team to establish their company and includes mentorship from field experts, as well as access to a network of other scientists kickstarting their own groups.
Contact hello@sci-founder.com for questions about the program.
Essential Access Health Research Center
The Essential Access Health Research Center is widely regarded for its contributions to sexual and reproductive health research in the United States. Over many years, the Center has built extensive expertise in conducting contraceptive clinical studies, working alongside partners from across the public and private sectors, including governmental bodies, non-profit institutions, emerging companies, and global pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Center applies contemporary research technologies to support virtual engagement, streamlined consent processes, and robust digital data collection, and is known for creative and effective approaches to participant recruitment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates to submit a letter of interest, resume and compensation requirements to: research@essentialaccess.org
Read more: Clinical Trial Fellowship
Essential Access Health Research Center
The Essential Access Health Research Center offers unpaid reproductive health clinical research internships for students and recent graduates interested in careers in medicine or health services. Internship schedules may be flexible to accommodate academic requirements. The Division conducts FDA-regulated contraceptive trials, including studies of IUDs, hormonal rings, pills, patches, and condoms, supported by funders such as the NIH, philanthropic organizations, and pharmaceutical partners. Interns gain exposure to various aspects of clinical research based on their interests and experience, with positions available in Los Angeles or Berkeley.
Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to resume@essentialaccess.org.
Read more: Clinical Research Intern
The California Prevention Training Center (CAPTC) hosted an “STD Expert Hour” Webinar Training featuring IMPT Co-Founder & Director, Dr. Bethany Young Holt, in June, 2021. In this training, titled “New Frontiers in STI/HIV Prevention & Family Planning: The Promise of Multipurpose Prevention Technologies”, Dr. Young Holt covers the global need for comprehensive prevention, the origins of MPTs, and the current R&D pipeline for MPTs, including the latest developments in the field. Click here to access the recording, as well as additional CAPTC trainings.