The Health Equity in Research Scholars (HERS) program is an eight-month professional development initiative designed for early- to mid-career faculty. We welcome participation from within Indiana University and outside institutions alike. Led by HEALeR and co-sponsored by the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and IU Health's Chief Health Equity Officer, this program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to address health disparities through research. Scholars will explore the complex relationships between race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and other factors that contribute to health inequities, and will gain competencies in designing impactful research to promote health equity. The program features a robust curriculum of expert-led, in-depth sessions designed to foster collaboration and cultivate a community of institutional leaders in health equity.