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, collaborators, and university partners. 

January 2025

• Fill out 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, collaborators, and university partners. 

• Start drafting concept papers.

• After interest form, RD team will schedule a 15-min 1:1 meeting

• Jan 15, Hybrid session — DC Trip Info Session and Q+A session

February 2025

• Feb 6, Virtual session — Visiting DC Like a Pro session (We will find a date/time that works for the majority of DC Trip interested list)

• After application form, RD team will schedule a 15-min 1:1 meeting

• Feb 27 — Application due (11:59 pm EST) 

March 2025

• Mar 6, Virtual — Crafting Concept Papers session (We will find a date/time that works for the majority of DC Trip interested list)

• Receive your cost-share commitment by the end of the month.

• Reach out to program officers, collaborators.

• Share concept papers with each other for review.

April 2025

• Apr 4 - Room block at the Placemakr Dupont Circle ends. Make reservations by this date, if possible. 

• Apr 3, in-person — Practice Your Pitch session

• Apr 9 - 8am - Deadline to let us know if you are attending

• Apr 24, Zoom  - “Know Before You Go / Trip Logistics” session

May 2025

• May 4-6, 2026 - Core dates (planned group activities) for the DC Trip. Attendees are encouraged to add days as necessary to accomplish goals for individual meetings, connections, and activities.