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What do I need in BRET?

Looking for a particular BRET resource or team member? Let us help you! 

Faculty

  • I'm a new faculty member. Where do I get started? How do I join the Open Lab List?

    Check out the quick guide to training students.

  • What are the policies around the Open Lab List?
    IGP and QCB students can only rotate and join the laboratory of faculty who are on the BRET Open Lab List (OLL).  Joining the OLL requires:
    1. An appointment with the Graduate School
    2. Formal mentor training at least once every 4 years.
    3. Meetings with the relevant Faculty Affairs office, the DGS of each graduate program of interest, and the Senior Associate Dean in the BRET Office.
    4. Approval from the chair or designated administrator of the faculty member’s home department that the department will serve as the financial backstop throughout the entire career of any graduate student who joins the laboratory.

    For questions, contact Alex Dubois.

  • I need help with my training grant.

    All inquiries to the training grant team can be directed to grantsatbret@vanderbilt.edu. Learn more on Training Grant Resources. 

  • What is the policy on...?

    Check out the full policies and recommendations page.

  • I have concerns about my trainee's mental health.

    Reach out to RC Stabile (rc.stabile@vanderbilt.edu) to provide the best resources for you and your trainee.

  • What resources are available for me to better mentor my trainees?

    Reach out to RC Stabile (rc.stabile@vanderbilt.edu) to provide the best resources.

  • I would like to establish a lab compact.

    Reach out to RC Stabile (rc.stabile@vanderbilt.edu) who has example compacts and can provide resources.

  • How do I get access to Slate/Application materials for admissions?

    Our admission software is called SLATE.

    1. If you have not previously completed FERPA training, please navigate to the learning portal and complete the training.  We will accept completed FERPA training from VUMC or VU’s training portal.
    2. Please contact Stephanie Richards (stephanie.richards@vanderbilt.edu) with your VUnetID. She will request access for the appropriate programs.

Trainee Assistance

  • I'm having some issues with my PI. What do I do next?

    Reach out to RC Stabile (rc.stabile@vanderbilt.edu) to provide the best resources.

  • I'm having a financial hardship.

    Reach out to RC Stabile (rc.stabile@vanderbilt.edu) to provide the best resources for you.

  • I'm having a mental health or medical concern that is affecting my academics.

    Reach out to RC Stabile (rc.stabile@vanderbilt.edu) to provide the best resources for you.

  • I'm feeling lonely and disconnected.

    Reach out to RC Stabile (rc.stabile@vanderbilt.edu) to provide the best resources for you.

  • I have a question about my health insurance.

    Reach out to RC Stabile (rc.stabile@vanderbilt.edu) to help troubleshoot issues with SHIP.

  • I'm an incoming student, and I have questions about prescription and medical needs.

    Reach out to RC Stabile (rc.stabile@vanderbilt.edu) to provide the best resources for your transition to full-time BRET student.

Student Travel

  • What student travel funds are available to me?

    BRET does not provide travel funds to graduate students or postdoctoral fellows, but travel assistance is offered. The Graduate School does have specific funding mechanisms available to students. 

  • I need help with my travel and I'm a student!

    The BRET Office has developed Travel Procedures to guide students’ travel plans to ensure they stay within the VU Travel Policy, travel safely, and are reimbursed quickly.

    Learn more at Student Travel.

Funding Resources

  • I'm a trainee applying for a fellowship. What are my resources?

    Check out the funding resources page.

  • Do you have examples from other trainees who have been successfully awarded funding?

    Check out the BRET Grant Repository.

Training Opportunities

Posters