Timeline

Follow along this timeline and prepare for an impactful trip. 

December 2024

• Fill out the application form. 

• Talk to chairs and deans about attending. 

• Make a list of program officers.

January 2025

• Fill out the application form (if you haven’t already)

• Talk to chairs and deans about attending (if you haven’t already). 

• Make a list of program officers.

• Start drafting concept papers.

• After submitting the application form, someone from the RD team will schedule a 15-minute 1:1 meeting

• Jan 16, 12pm, Hybrid session — DC Trip Info and Q+A 

February 2025

• Feb 21, 2pm, Hybrid session — Visiting DC Like a Pro 

• After submitting the application form, someone from the RD team will schedule a 15-minute 1:1 meeting

• Feb 26 — Applications due (11:59 pm EST) 

March 2025

• Mar 12, 11am, Hybrid session — Crafting Concept Papers 

• Receive cost-share commitments by the end of the month.

• Reach out to program officers.

• Share concept papers with each other for feedback.

April 2025

• Early Apr in-person session — Practice Your Pitch
  (We will find a date/time that works for the majority of DC Trip interested list)

• Apr 9 - 8am - Deadline to commit to the trip

• Late Apr Zoom session  - Know Before You Go / Trip Logistics
  (We are looking at the week of Apr 21. We will find a date/time that works for the majority of DC Trip attendees)

May 2025

• May 5-7, 2025 - Core dates (planned group activities) for the DC Trip. Attendees are encouraged to add days on either side of the core days for individual meetings, connections, and activities.