Call Me Doctor®
Make an impact far beyond the lab
A Doctoral Experience →
The Call Me Doctor® Fellows Program is built for STEM doctoral students who want their research to make an impact far beyond the laboratory.
By partnering fellows with education scholars, industry leaders and entrepreneurs, the program creates pathways to translate cutting-edge science and engineering into the marketplace, the academic community and the K–12 classroom. Fellows gain experience not only in conducting rigorous research but also in communicating it, applying it, and expanding its reach. The result is a doctoral journey that cultivates both scholarly excellence and professional versatility.
“I was exposed to nanoparticle-based drug delivery for cancer treatment in [my sophomore year] lab, which piqued my interest and desire to continue this type of research in graduate school. I knew that when choosing advisors for graduate school, not only did I want to do exciting biomaterials/drug delivery work, I wanted to be in a place where I could grow as a scientist and as a person. Mentorship has always played a significant role in my life, and I wanted to be advised by someone who understood the value of mentorship.”
Kharimat Lora Alatise, Ph.D.'24Call Me Doctor Fellowship RecipientAlexander-Bryant: Nanobiotechnology Laboratory
What Makes Call Me Doctor Different
Academic Advising
Engaged Academic Advising pairs each fellow with a faculty advisor who has a demonstrated commitment to high-quality mentoring and successful doctoral completion.
Service-Based Project
Commitment to Service requires every fellow to design and complete an outreach or service-based project that brings research knowledge to the broader public.
Professional Development
Professional Development with a Plan invites fellows to declare a professional track that includes individualized experiences that accelerate post-graduation success.
Invest in Scholars
The Call Me Doctor® Fellows Program strengthens the future of STEM by preparing doctoral students to carry research beyond the university and into communities, classrooms and industry.
By connecting fellows with educators, innovators and entrepreneurs, the program accelerates the movement of discovery into application. Private support is essential to sustaining and growing this high-impact model. Donor investment directly fuels research and development, professional development, and outreach efforts that expand the reach of scientific and engineering breakthroughs.
Opportunities for Impact
Create lasting legacy opportunities while advancing a program that develops ambassadors for science and engineering.
Research Funds provide seed support for new initiatives and internships.
Travel Funds enable fellows to attend scientific meetings and participate in outreach engagements.
Professorship Support enhances professional development resources for integral faculty mentors.
M.S. Student Support provides funding to outstanding students pursuing an M.S. degree.
Please email the Call Me Doctor program or Jordon Gilmore for more information.
