Connect, Contribute, and Grow
Explore programs, funding, and opportunities to grow your impact in STI research and public health.
Working in STI research, clinical care, and public health can be impactful—but also complex, fast-moving, and often siloed. Finding the right opportunities to grow, contribute, and connect isn’t always straightforward.
ASTDA brings structure to that challenge by offering clear pathways to get involved—whether you’re looking to advance your research, engage with policy, access funding, or build meaningful connections across the field.
This page is your starting point. Explore the opportunities below to find where you can contribute, grow, and stay connected to the STI community.
ASTDA helps you turn your expertise into impact; through connection, collaboration, and opportunity in three key ways.
- Grow Your Work Advance your research, skills, and career
- Connect with Peers Build relationships across research, clinical care, and public health
- Make an Impact Contribute to policy, science, and the future of STI prevention.
Ways to Engage
Membership
Policy & Advocacy
Awards & Recognition
Peer Review Academy
Small Project Assistance
Summer Fellowship Program
Resources to Support Your Work
Access curated surveillance reports, clinical guidelines, datasets, and training materials supporting STI research and prevention.
These resources bring together federal data, public health tools, and research materials in one place.
Take the Next Step with ASTDA
Continue building your impact in STI research, clinical care, and public health; through programs, collaboration, and opportunities within ASTDA.
- Already a member? Explore the pathways above to get involved.
- New to ASTDA? Join to access the full range of opportunities and resources available to members.