CDI for Bipolar Disorder

Welcome to the CDI for Bipolar Disorder

A Workshop on Launching and Maintaining a Career in Mental Health Research



CDI Overview

The Career Development Institute for Bipolar Disorder is a 3-day intensive institute for junior investigators interested in a research career, with continuing communication with mentors and peers.

The goals of the CDI are:

  • to increase the number of new researchers from diverse institutions and disciplines who will promote scientific excellence and provide academic leadership
  • to shorten the time between their research training period and initial extramural grant support
  • to foster their relationships with established researchers who can serve as mentors or consultants
  • to facilitate peer support and collaborative research among their cohort group of developing investigators

 2009 CDI

The 2009 workshop will be held in April 18 - 21, 2009, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The online application will be available in late October 2008.

2008 CDI

The 2008 Career Development Institute for Bipolar Disorder was held April 26-29, 2008 at the University of Pittsburgh.


2008 CDI faculty and participants member area will be available soon.