Follow along this timeline and prepare for an impactful trip.
Fill out the application form.
Talk to chairs and deans about attending.
Make a list of program officers, collaborators, and university partners.
Engage with Pete and Bill on federal requests.
Start drafting concept papers.
After completing the interest form, RD team will schedule a 15-min 1:1/small group meeting
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 is filled, RD team will schedule a 15-min 1:1 meeting
Jan 15, Virtual session — DC Trip Info Session and Q+A session
January 15th — Application due (11:59 pm EST)
TBD- 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 is filled, RD team will schedule a 15-min 1:1 meeting
TBD- 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 and collaborators.
Share concept papers with each other for review.
TBD- Room block ends. Make reservations by this date, if possible.
February 5th- by 8 am - Deadline to confirm your attendance
February (week of the 8th) Virtual— Practice Your Pitch session (We will find a date/time that works for the majority of DC Trip interested list)
February (week of 22nd) Zoom - “Know Before You Go / Trip Logistics” session (We will find a date/time that works for the majority of DC Trip interested list)
First or second week of March 2027 - Core dates (planned group activities) for the DC Trip. Actual core meeting dates will be shared as soon as they are confirmed with sponsors and DC contacts. Attendees are encouraged to add days as necessary to accomplish goals for individual meetings, connections, and activities.