You were trained to do the science. The career part? You're figuring that out as you go along...
You know how to design a study. You know how to write for publication. What you were never taught: how to build a team that coordinates without you holding it together. How to position your work for the next career stage. How to lead a lab or project that runs on shared systems — not heroics.
That gap shows up everywhere. In the collaboration that quietly fell apart. In the grant where the team never quite gelled. In the postdoc who needed clearer direction three months ago.
RCA was built to close that gap — with structure, peer accountability, and an evidence base grounded in the science of how research teams actually work.
By the end of 10 weeks, you will have:
- A personalized research career roadmap with clear next steps
- A team coordination framework you can implement immediately
- Peer cohort accountability with other researchers at your career stage
- 1:1 coaching tailored to your specific context
- A physical program kit — workbook, tools, and branded item shipped to you
- An ACTS-recognized digital credential, verifiable on LinkedIn and ORCiD
RCA is the right program if:
You're an early- to mid-career researcher building your independent research program and need to learn on your own schedule
You're navigating the gap between doing good science and building a sustainable career, but need help.
You want accountability with Dr. Salazar Campo and other researchers at your stage — not a solo online course
You're affiliated with UCLA CTSI or UCI ICTS (this cohort is grant-funded and free to eligible participants) and are ready to upskill.
*Synchronous portions are optional*
Refocus Your Roadmap
Strengthen Your Network
Project Management
Curriculum Overview
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Not sure if RCA is the right fit?
You may find a better fit in Proposal Prep Challenge (for PIs preparing multi-site grants) or Scientific Lab Accelerator (for lab directors and team leads).
Reach out to Dr. Salazar Campo at smaritza@uci.edu, and she will guide you to the program that best fits where you are right now.
Don't miss other offerings, including coaching and free tools and resources!
UCLA and UCI Researchers can sign up for two free consultations using the following code: UC-CTSI.
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