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AAAS STPF Applications open mid-July
Jun. 6, 2025—Please note an important update regarding the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) application cycle. The 2025-26 application open, originally scheduled for June 1, will now open in mid-July to accommodate preparations for a new pilot program being introduced this application cycle. This initiative will broaden the scope of opportunities available and enhance policy...
Edge for Scholars providing writing group for big grants
Jun. 6, 2025—Writing an R01 (or equivalent large grant)? Join this group for accountability, peer feedback, and protected time for writing. The weekly Edge for Scholars R01 Writing Group begins on June 13 from 11 AM – 1 PM and will meet for 16 weeks on Zoom. Keep yourself on track for submission and get feedback from your...
2025-26 NPA IMPACT Fellowship Program
Jun. 6, 2025—Apply here. Launched in 2021, the NPA IMPACT Fellowship Program (“IMPACT”) increases access to opportunities for early-career researchers based at U.S. institutions and from marginalized communities to build skills, understand strengths and develop networks. IMPACT provides participants with access to personal and career resources with a cohort of peers so that they can strategically build...
Job Posting: Scientific Research Project Manager, VICTR, Nashville, TN
Jun. 5, 2025—VICTR recently posted a Term Scientific Research Project Manager for our All of Us Research Program. Learn more about this term position: https://vumc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/vumccareers/details/Scientific-Research-Project-Manager_R-41666-1?q=VICTR
Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program
Jun. 5, 2025—Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowships are six-month, full-time (37.5 hours per week), hands-on professional development fellowships structured to engage Fellows in developing the evidence basis needed to meet future regulatory challenges presented by novel products of biotechnology. The Fellowships which take place in Washington, D.C., are conducted and administered under the auspices of the Committee on Science, Technology,...
What is MedComms?
May. 15, 2025—Ever considered a career in MedComms? Considering a career to use your writing skills post-PhD? Check out this nice article and blog by Dr. Meredith Wright Whitaker about her professional experience is medical communication and science communication. From SciComms to MedComms: An Intro to Medical Communications
Funding Opportunity: 2026 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science
May. 12, 2025—The Vilcek Foundation will award three Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise of $50,000 each to young, immigrant biomedical scientists who demonstrate outstanding early achievement. Applications are open through June 9, 2025. Who Should Apply You were born outside the United States to non-American parents You are not more than 38 years old You are a...
Funding Opportunity: Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship- Translational Immunology (non-cancer)
May. 12, 2025—Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship- Translational Immunology (non-cancer) This program supports individual postdoctoral scientists of exceptional creativity who have an MD or PhD degree and who have completed by July 1, 2026 three-six years of a postdoctoral fellowship. These awards are to enable a postdoctoral researcher to advance to become a full-time faculty member at...
2025 NSF Scholarships in STEM Network (S-STEM-Net)
May. 9, 2025—These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may submit one S-STEM Hubs proposal, either as single institution, subawardee, or member of a collaborative research project, to the NSF Scholarships in STEM Network (S-STEM-Net) program. Internal deadline: May 22, 2025 S-STEM Research Hubs The primary goal of each S-STEM Research...
ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards (Initiator and Accelerator)
May. 9, 2025—Vanderbilt University may submit two (2) nominations to the American Diabetes Association for the Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards, one (1) nomination spanning basic through preclinical research and one (1) nomination spanning clinical through public health research. Each nomination can be for either of the Pathway Program funding mechanisms. Deadline: May 15, 2025 The Pathway to Stop Diabetes...
Life Science Tennessee Foundation’s Scipreneur Challenge
May. 9, 2025—The application window for the next Life Science Tennessee Foundation’s Scipreneur Challenge is open and we will be hosting the online cohort over the Summer. We are thrilled to expand our programming this year by adding an additional track that allows participants to bring their own intellectual property. (We will still offer our traditional Scipreneur...
ASCB’s “Break Into Biotech: A Virtual, Hands-On Course to Launch Your Career”
May. 9, 2025—Break Into Biotech: A Virtual, Hands-On Course to Launch Your Career Virtual Course Dates: June 2-4, 2025 If you’re thinking about a move into biotech, medtech, or pharma, ASCB’s 3-day virtualBiotech Course is your launchpad. Through real-world case studies, networking, and a team-based project, you’ll gain the business acumen, career insights, and confidence needed to...
The Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants
May. 9, 2025—The Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants are $150,000 research grants given annually to support promising researchers applying disruptive concepts and inventive processes to advance human immunology, vaccine discovery, and immunotherapy research for major global diseases. The application portal for the 2025/2026 cycle is now open. Now in their 8th year, the Grants are awarded by...
ASPIRE Satellite Drop-In Clinic at 2525 West End
May. 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! Third Thursdays 2:00-3:00pm 2525 West End, 5th floor
VSPG Event: A Science Policy Convo with Heather Bloemhard
May. 2, 2025—Please join the Vanderbilt Science Policy Group as they host Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal Relations Heather Bloemhard for “A Science Policy Conversation” on Tuesday, May 13, from 4:30-5:30pm in Light Hall 407. To submit questions before the event, please complete the Google form.
Project Management: An Essential Skill for Research Scientists
Apr. 22, 2025—Project management is an essential skill that is needed across all career stages and career paths, academic or non-academic. This session will introduce participants to the fundamentals of project management, help recognize how you are already applying it in your current work, and discuss the key traits of effective project managers. Participants will also explore...
Virtual Seattle Postdoc Opportunities Recruitment Event
Apr. 15, 2025—Explore engaging postdoc opportunities in Seattle, WA! Join us on May 6th from 8am-1:00pm PST for Seattle DROP (Discover Research Opportunities for Postdocs), a virtual postdoc recruitment event for biomedical researchers seeking the next step in your scientific journey. This event is a collaboration between the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington and Seattle...
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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