Applications for the 2026 PRIMED Scholars Cohort are now closed. 2026 Applicants will receive admission decisions in early 2026.
Applications for the 2027 PRIMED Scholars Cohort will open in October 2026. We encourage you to explore additional opportunities offered by the ASRM Center for Policy & Leadership.
Program Overview
This unique professional development opportunity delivers comprehensive, skill-based training through a hybrid of in-person and online modules throughout the year. It is designed to energize and educate ASRM members on policy and advocacy fundamentals.
Upon program completion, participants will be equipped with robust policy, advocacy, and communications skills. PRIMED Scholars will be eligible to serve as future faculty and advisors to the CPL, be featured in future CPL outreach materials, and may be called upon to participate in ASRM/CPL programming, such as the Policy Matters podcast. Learn more about the PRIMED Scholars Program here.
Curriculum
Online Training Modules: Participants are required to participate in bi-monthly online teaching sessions. Each module will cover a unique topic (e.g., US legislative processes, effective advocacy communications, using social media to advocate) and may include guest speakers.
PRIMED in D.C. Advocacy Trip: PRIMED Scholars participate in an advocacy in action trip hosted at our Washington, DC headquarters. Attendees will visit Capitol Hill and other DC landmarks and meet with and hear from policy experts, including ASRM’s government affairs team, staff, and Members of Congress, to gain hands-on learning and experience in the nation’s capital. See pictures and details from the 2025 Cohort's members and experience here.
Capstone Projects: Each participant must complete a capstone project on a relevant topic. Potential projects include white papers, fact sheets, toolkits, etc. Upon program completion, CPL PRIMED Scholars are expected to present their research at ASRM’s Annual Congress and Expo.
Program Eligibility
- The PRIMED Scholars program is free and open by application to up to twelve ASRM members who are currently located in the United States and demonstrate a vested interest in advancing policy work and expertise that will further the underlying mission and priorities of ASRM and ASRM CPL.
- You must currently be based in the United States and be an active ASRM member to be eligible to apply.
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We regret that we are unable to offer a spot in the PRIMED Scholars Program to all qualified applicants. All who submit applications can expect to receive responses in early 2026.
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ASRM is once again planning to reimburse PRIMED-related expenses to defray participation costs. Additional details will be provided upon acceptance. We are dedicated to building a PRIMED Cohort that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, and veteran status.
Application
- Applications for the 2026 PRIMED Scholars Cohort are now closed. 2026 Applicants will receive admission decisions in early 2026.
- Applications for the 2027 PRIMED Scholars Cohort will open in October 2026. We encourage you to explore additional opportunities offered by the ASRM Center for Policy & Leadership.