Help Us Share Rare Research Launchpad
Help the next generation discover opportunities in rare disease research!
NORD’s Rare Research Launchpad: A Career Exploration Series in Rare Disease Research is a free, self-paced online course and Research Exploration Toolkit designed to introduce students and early-career trainees to rare disease research, career paths, and practical ways to get involved.
We invite faculty, mentors, academic programs, NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence, patient advocacy organizations, student groups, and other partners to help us reach learners who may be interested in science, medicine and research – including those who may not have considered rare disease research before.
Who We’re Trying to Reach:
- Undergraduate students interested in molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, biomedical science, translational science, and related fields
- Medical students (MD/DO)
- Graduate students (PhD/MS)
- Post-baccalaureate students and other early-career trainees
Please use these ready-to-share materials here to promote Rare Research Launchpad to and through your students, colleagues, institution, organization, or professional networks:
Promotional Social Graphic
Download this image to help spread the word on social media and share it in presentations and newsletters. Pair it with the Newsletter or Social Media copy linked below.
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Digital Flyer
Share electronically, post on student portals and websites, attach to emails, or print for bulletin boards and events.
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Rare Research Launchpad Overview
A one-page overview of the initiative, target learners, course experience, and Research Exploration Toolkit.
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Sample Emails
Ready-to-use language for sharing Rare Research Launchpad directly with students and trainees, colleagues, and organizational networks.
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Rare Research Launchpad is free, virtual, and self-paced.
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Developed by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) with support from the Rosenau Family Research Foundation.
