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ASCB’s Mentoring Program
Apr. 8, 2025—Applications for ASCB’s Faculty Research and Education Development (FRED) Mentoring Program will open soon! FRED is designed for postdocs and early-career scientists who are preparing a research or education grant for submission to the NIH, NSF, or other funding agencies. Through FRED, you’ll work closely with a mentor of your choosing to strengthen your grant-writing...
Vandy GPS Connects: TN Dept of Health
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Donuts with the Speakers pre-PhD Career Stories, 4/11
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Article: “A Timeline for Job Search Success” in Inside Higher Ed
Mar. 31, 2025—Job searching is a lot like house hunting—to be ready to jump on the right opportunity when it arises, you’ll need to start preparing early, Ashley Brady writes. Check out the article by ASPIRE’s Dr. Ashley Brady in Inside Higher Ed for the Carpe Careers column. A Timeline for Job Search Success
April 3: SciLine “Engaging with the media” training for scientists
Mar. 27, 2025—Engaging with the media: Essential skills for successful interviews A NEW free training opportunity from SciLine, based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Thursday, April 3, 2-3 P.M. ET – NEW COURSE Scientists are often wary of speaking with the media because of concerns about being misquoted, misunderstood, or otherwise...
Vanderbilt Healthy Dores Week 2025
Mar. 27, 2025—Events are free and open to all! Free food and giveaways throughout the week! Monday End Overdose Training Learn a life-saving skill! Learn about opioid medical intervention and how to confidently use Narcan and fentanyl test strips from End Overdose at Vanderbilt. When: Monday, March 31 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm Where: MPH Classroom, 10th floor ...
Pint of Science… show off your research!
Mar. 27, 2025—Nashville’s “Pint of Science” is a 3-day event where we gather around a local brewery and hear speakers give presentations upon anything science. This year’s event is May 19-21 and will be hosted by Bearded Iris Brewery Last year, Pint of Science returned to the US (from Europe), where we presented in 5 cities. This...
VSPG Monthly Meeting and Advocacy Training
Mar. 22, 2025—Vanderbilt Science Policy Group nows meet the last Wednesday of every month at 5pm witt the next meeting on Wednesday 26th at 5pm in Light Hall 412! The discussion will focus on fellowships and opportunities in science policy. VSPG has also partnered with the national science policy network to attend their Advocacy Training for Scientists...
CFD Employer Visit
Mar. 21, 2025—This event will include an intro about CFD capabilities, who they are and what they offer, plus info on internship and full-time positions in the following disciplines: • Biomedical Engineering • Biomedical Informatics • Biomedical Sciences • Cell and Developmental Biology • Mechanical Engineering • Computer Science Registration for this event is strongly encouraged. Registration...
Alert for NIH F32 Postdoctoral Fellowship Parent Funding Opportunities with Due Dates on April 8 and May 7, 2025
Mar. 17, 2025—Postdocs, please see below about the NIH Fellowship Parent Funding opportunities with due dates of April 8 or May 7. The NIH has paused its planned transition to new application forms and review criteria for most NIH NRSA F32 postdoctoral fellowship applications. If you are planning to apply for an F32 this cycle (Apr 8/May...
CSEO Scientist in the Classroom Experience now accepting apps!
Mar. 14, 2025—The Vanderbilt Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach (CSEO) is seeking graduate students and postdocs interested in science education and outreach to join the Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The SCP program partners scientists from institutions across Nashville with middle school teachers to co-teach weekly science lessons and...
Daring to Lead: Women’s Pathways in Higher Education
Mar. 13, 2025—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s monthly Women in the Academy series announces: Daring to Lead: Women’s Pathways in Higher Education Melissa Gresalfi, Ph.D., Dean of Residential Colleges and Residential Education and Dean of the Martha Rivers Ingram Commons Jeremi London, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Academic Opportunity Jill Stratton, Ph.D., Assistant Provost for Academic Support and Community Engagement...
ASPIRE Satellite Drop-In Clinic at 2525 West End
Mar. 6, 2025—The ASPIRE team will be heading monthly to the 2525 West End Building for a drop in clinic to review job documents and general career consultation. Just drop in! Thursday, March 20 2:00-3:00pm 2525 West End, 1040 IMPH Classroom
PhD Career Stories: Careers in Nonprofit Organizations
Mar. 6, 2025—PhD Career Stories: Careers in Nonprofit organizations with Rachel Fischer and Roslin Thoppil Rachel Fischer, PhD, Project Manager, Foundation for the NIH Roslin Thoppil, PhD, Senior Scientific Program Officer, AACR Friday, April 11 10:00am Light Hall 214 Registration kindly requested. Rachel Fischer received a B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of St. Thomas and...
Opportunities with Consulting Firm McKinsey
Feb. 28, 2025—Greetings from McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm where every day we work with clients and colleagues to build capabilities, leadership skills, and better outcomes. As an advanced professional degree candidate, we are keen on getting to know you and sharing more about careers at McKinsey. Advanced Professional Degree (APD) candidates are those...
Postdoctoral funding opportunity – NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00)
Feb. 28, 2025—Note: this is a limited submission opportunity that requires nomination through VU or VUMC. See the Infoready for details. Internal deadline is March 25, 2025. Summer 2025 NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) To help postdoctoral researchers complete needed, mentored development and transition in a timely manner to independent tenure-track (or...
Weill Institute Emerging Scholars Symposium
Feb. 26, 2025—The Weill Institute Emerging Scholars Symposium on Monday, October 13, is open to senior Ph.D. students and postdocs in cell and molecular biology and related disciplines. Apply by April 14, 2025 for a chance to: Network with students, postdocs, and faculty, and learn about career opportunities at Cornell University Attend the Weill Institute Symposium on...
2025-2026 Young Researcher Innovation Grants (YRIG)
Feb. 24, 2025—Deadline: February 28, 2025 URL: https://cmtrf.org/young-researchers-innovation-grant/ Description: YRIG Predoctoral Grants are intended to support promising predoctoral fellows in the conduct of research projects aimed at testing new and innovative ideas that will expand or advance drug development for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. Awards will be prioritized to applicants that propose research projects with strong scientific merit...
VU Women in STEM Symposium sponsored by VUWise
Feb. 24, 2025—VU-WiSE is proud to present their 4th annual Women in STEM Panel and Symposium! The event will feature a panel discussion/Q&A with STEM professionals, including the DSI’s own Charreau Bell! Also included: Professional development workshops A networking/organization fair Professional headshots Free food! The event is open to undergraduates, graduate students, post docs, faculty, and staff.
VSPG General Body Meeting: Feb 26
Feb. 20, 2025— Join the Vanderbilt Science Policy Group for a General Body Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 5:00-6:00pm in Light Hall 437.