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Funding Opportunity: Winter 2026 NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00)
Feb. 20, 2026—The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NCI-supported, independent investigators. This program is designed for postdoctoral fellows with research and/or clinical doctoral degrees who do not require an extended period of mentored research training beyond...
Informal Roundtable Session with Brad Davidson, PhD, Regulatory Science and Policy Analyst, AACR
Feb. 10, 2026—Informal Roundtable Session with Brad Davidson, PhD, Regulatory Science and Policy Analyst, AACR Friday, February 27 • 1:30pm • Light Hall 407 Please join us on Friday, February 27 for an informal discussion with alumnus Brad Davidson, PhD, Regulatory Science and Policy Analyst within the Office of Science Policy and Government Affairs of the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR). Dr. Davidson will...
Virtual Applied Research Consortium Program: Transforming Scientific Discovery into National Security Advantage
Feb. 5, 2026—VIRTUAL APPLIED RESEARCH CONSORTIUM PROGRAM: TRANSFORMING SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY INTO NATIONAL SECURITY ADVANTAGE Where Intelligence Innovation Meets Mission Impact – Apply Your Experience to America’s Most Critical Challenges ACCELERATE YOUR RESEARCH IMPACT IN THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY The Intelligence Community’s Virtual Applied Research Consortium (VARC) Pilot Program, hosted by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education...
Consulting company Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences Virtual Info Session
Feb. 5, 2026—Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences practice will be hosting a virtual information session for advanced degree students on February 10th, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST. This session aims to share valuable insights into exciting opportunities within our practice. During this informative session, participants will have the unique chance to: Hear from Oliver Wyman consultants Engage with industry experts Learn how...
2026 McKinsey Recruiting Program for APD Candidates
Feb. 5, 2026—Consulting firm McKinsey & Co is looking for APD candidates to begin their career journey. Advanced Professional Degree (APD) candidates are those working toward the following degrees: PhD (including postdocs), MD (including medical interns, residents, and fellows), JD, PharmD, etc. Non-MBA Master candidates must have at least four years in between the completion of their...
Funding Opportunity: 2026 Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Grants
Feb. 4, 2026—PCRF’s focus on providing emerging research and translational grants allows researchers to prove their ideas, then reach for even larger grants. The Emerging Investigator Fellowship is designed to support Post-Doctoral Fellowships and Clinical Investigator training for emerging pediatric cancer researchers to pursue exciting research ideas. To apply, view the PCRF Emerging Investigator Fellowship LSO application...
Funding Opportunity: ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards
Feb. 4, 2026—The Pathway to Stop Diabetes Program intends to attract brilliant scientists approaching the peak of their careers in diabetes research, and to accelerate their research progress by providing the necessary resources and support for conducting transformative science. The ideal applicant will propose innovative research with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of people at risk...
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Training Program in Molecular Therapeutics for Pediatric Cardiology
Feb. 2, 2026—CHOP is recruiting postdocs for our NHLBI-Funded Research Training Program in Molecular Therapeutics for Pediatric Cardiology. This outstanding postdoctoral program, now in its 27th year, is a collaborative effort, based in the Cardiac Center at CHOP, that involves mentored research training from leading scientists at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of...
2026 Tax Workshop: How to Complete your Grad Student or Postdoc Tax Return
Feb. 2, 2026—The Graduate School and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, with support from the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training, have partnered with Dr. Emily Roberts of Personal Finance for PhDs to offer three tax return preparation workshops for tax year 2025. The workshop, How to Complete Your Grad Student or Postdoc Tax Return (and Understand...
Postdoc Peek at Rutgers Health
Jan. 28, 2026—Rutgers Health and Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) invite senior graduate students and early postdoc fellows to apply for Postdoc Peek, a two-day, all-expenses-paid, on-campus visit on May 19–20, 2026. Participants will explore postdoctoral training and research opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines at Rutgers, connect with faculty, and learn about life and research across Rutgers campuses. Learn...
Transition to Industry webinar via Torrey Pines Training Consortium
Jan. 26, 2026—Transition to Industry: February 25-26, 2026 The Torrey Pines Training Consortium has developed this course for early career scientists who are considering transitioning to a career in industry. Instructors and panelists with extensive industry experience will share their insights and provide guidance to help clarify the pathway to establishing a successful career in industry from...
2026 Virtual Career Expo
Jan. 23, 2026—Are you looking for an internship, postdoc, fellowship or full-time role? As a trainee at Vanderbilt, you are invited to attend the GCC Virtual Career Expo (VCE). This free virtual job fair brings together employers from the fields of STEM, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences seeking advanced degree talent (Masters, PhDs, Postdocs and Alumni). ...
Job Opportunity: Data Analyst, BioCentury, remote
Jan. 23, 2026—Location: Remote (U.S.-based) Team: Data & Analytics Position Type: Full-Time We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of any immigration visa or permanent residency. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and not need sponsorship by BioCentury for employment at any time. BioCentury is seeking a Data Analyst to...
VU Writing Studio: Spring Break Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
Jan. 22, 2026—The Writing Studio’s annual Dissertation Writers’ Retreat series provides dissertating graduate students with time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. During retreats, we couple ample writing time with optional, one-on-one consultations and daily workshops meant to focus writers on their argumentation, chapter structure, and daily writing goals. We hold an annual week-long retreat...
CTTC Lunch & Learn: From Idea to IP
Jan. 22, 2026—Tuesday, January 27 • 12-1pm at Vanderbilt University Alumni Hall Memorial Room Join us to learn the fundamentals of intellectual property that all researchers should understand as they push the boundaries of science in their labs. Intellectual property can be complex and multi-dimensional, with many important details to navigate. At the upcoming CTTC Lunch and...
Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship
Jan. 22, 2026—The Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship helps scientists gain first-hand experience applying science to policy as they spend one year on the staff of federal, state, local, or non-governmental agencies in the Gulf region. With the guidance of a mentor, fellows delve into activities like policy development, evaluation, restoration planning, grants management, and stakeholder...
VICB welcomes P&G
Jan. 15, 2026—Amber Teufel, Ph.D., MBA (Director of Life Sciences Global Baby, Feminine, and Family Care) and Sydnee McKee, Ph.D. (Synthetic Organic Chemist) from Procter & Gamble will visit on Wednesday, February 4 to present in the VICB seminar series. Procter & Gamble has a strong industrial presence in chemical biology. Their visit to Vanderbilt represents a valuable...
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
Jan. 13, 2026—Applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship are now open! As CCST Fellows, PhD scientists, engineers, and social scientists spend one year in Sacramento, California, working as staff in the State Assembly, State Senate, a State Agency, or Offices of the Governor. Fellows get a front-row seat learning about the craft and process...
Research, Operations, Management, & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship
Jan. 9, 2026—The UMMS Research, Operations, Management, & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship is now accepting applications through Monday February 16, 2026. The ROMS Fellowship is a 2-year paid full-time position, providing a unique and valuable experience for biomedical Ph.D. graduates and postdoctoral trainees, as they transition from the research bench to rewarding careers in research operations and administration. APPLY: https://umms.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/2001755 DEADLINE: February 16,...
Podcast alert: PostPhD Directions
Dec. 23, 2025—Check out the PostPhDirections podcast series, which features interviews with PhDs in a variety of non-academic positions. The anecdotes of PhD labor market insertion presented in the interviews are useful for PhD career explorers.