The program runs for 12 weeks, including a required 3.5-day in-person intensive in Aurora, CO (February 2026), and weekly virtual sessions.

Scholars will also have the option to attend an in-person gathering connected to the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research Conference in Providence, RI (April 2026). Mentoring and networking can continue beyond the course.

No, we welcome applicants new to the topic. Prior basic research experience is recommended. 

There is no cost to participate! All costs (travel, lodging, and meals) to attend the in-person intensive at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO are covered for accepted scholars.

Yes! Nurse scientists are prioritized, but applicants from allied and related disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Each scholar is matched with faculty based on research interests. Mentorship includes career guidance, project involvement, and ongoing support.

Participation is required for the in-person intensive, so only those available to attend should apply. If you cannot participate in the 2026 cohort, we do hope to offer the program in future years. 

Additionally, we are excited to coordinate with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan running similar programs in Spring and Summer 2026. If you have questions about which program may be the best fit for you, please contact us to discuss.

• Epidemiology of intentional and unintentional firearm injury, risk factors, limitations, and gaps in the field
• Public health approach and the evidence-base for existing prevention and intervention strategies
  

• Study design, methodological approaches, and data sources by etiology of firearm injury 
• Best practices for dissemination and implementation

Frameworks for community-engaged research and the importance of context and non-partisan, respectful, tailored engagement for both research and practice

• Consideration and logistics of interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaborations
  
• Dissemination to reach varied audiences, including the general public, practitioners, and policy makers