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NIH Director’s Early Independence Awards (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)
Jul. 15, 2020—Eligible candidates interested in being one of VU’s or VUMC’s nominees should contact LSO@vanderbilt.edu as soon as possible. Institutional nomination is required. Overview: VUMC may submit two applications to the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award. The award, part of the NIH High-Risk High-Reward Research program, supports exceptional investigators who wish to pursue independent research essentially after completion...
VSPG Chat with Dr. Heather Bloemhard
Jul. 15, 2020—The Vanderbilt Science Policy Group is excited to announce a webinar and discussion with Dr. Heather Bloemhard, Assistant Director of Federal Relations in Vanderbilt University’s Office of Federal Relations. The webinar will take place on Thursday, July 23rd from 5:00-6:00 pm CT. We plan to discuss the state of policy during a global pandemic, how...
ASPIRE PhD Career Stories: Rachel Skelton, PhD
Jul. 15, 2020—August 14th, 2020 at 10:00 am Be sure to attend virtually our first ASPIRE PhD Career Stories session of the 2020-21 academic year with Dr. Rachel Skelton. Dr. Skelton is a Vanderbilt alumnus who is using her PhD in business development. Come hear how she navigated her career path, and how you can use...
ASPIRE Module: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR), 2020-2021
Jul. 15, 2020—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
ASPIRE Module: Creating Effective Scientific Talks and Delivering Them With Confidence, Fall 2020
Jul. 15, 2020—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....
ASPIRE Module: Practical Strategies in Strong Writing, Fall 2020
Jul. 15, 2020—In this module, experts from the Vanderbilt Writing Studio will teach scientists to become more effective writers. Sessions will focus on understanding reader expectations, foundational principles of argumentative structure, and writing cohesive paragraphs and sentences. A third session will be held that will consist of a hands-on workshop, working with consultants at the writing studio...
VSVS needs assistance in preparing science kits
Jul. 14, 2020—VSVS still needs a little more help…! We’ll be packing kits to make science accessible to hundreds of kids who may otherwise not be able to afford the kits. If you have time July 15, and/or July 23 you can sign up here! Why we need extra support: As a consequence of COVID-19, undergraduate students are unable...
Job Opportunity: Scientist II/Senior Scientist – Protein Formulation/ Non-Aqueous Dosage Forms – BPD, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Jul. 13, 2020— Location Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Job ID R-073204 Date posted 03/05/2020 Apply The Early Stage Formulation Sciences is seeking a talented and highly-motivated scientist to actively drive technological innovations to support development of novel biologics. The successful candidate will be excited by research at the interface where innovative technology meets product development. The...
Job Opportunity: Scientist I/II – Cell Therapy – BPD, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Jul. 13, 2020—Location Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Job ID R-086063 Date posted 07/06/2020 Apply Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you! At AstraZeneca, we put patients first...
iBiology Course – Share Your Research: How to Give a Good Talk, Starts July 27
Jul. 9, 2020—ABOUT THIS COURSE Giving a research talk (say, at a conference, to your department or in your research group meeting) is a really important part of a scientist’s career. But, putting together and delivering a talk can be a nerve-wracking struggle. Maybe you have little to no experience giving research talks. Or maybe you’ve been...
Insight Fellow Program, Fully Remote for Fall, Applications due July 20th!
Jul. 9, 2020—INSIGHT FELLOWS PROGRAM – FULLY REMOTE FOR FALL 2020 We’re now accepting applications from graduating students (must have completed all coursework by September 14th in order to participate full time) for our fall sessions. *While Fellows can attend the program from anywhere, they will still interview for roles in their chosen program location. All eligibility...
ASPIRE Module: Technology Commercialization, Fall 2020
Jul. 6, 2020—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research. The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Preparing for a Teaching Demo
Jul. 2, 2020—Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:00am Location: Light Hall 419 BCD Cynthia Brame, Ph.D. Assoc. Dir. ,Vanderbilt Center for Teaching How do you put together an effective teaching demonstration for a job interview? How is it different from a research seminar and how can you link the two? Come learn about key considerations for developing...
Penn Global Genomics & Health Equity Fellowship 2020
Jul. 1, 2020—See more information here
ASPIRE Cafe: Fellowships & NRSAs to Fund Your Postdoctoral Training
Jul. 1, 2020—Thursday, October 14, 2021 11:00am Location: Light Hall 419 BCD Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration Join Kim Petrie, Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, for a virtual session about applying for postdoctoral fellowships and especially NIH F32 National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) to...
McKinsey & Company – Upcoming Application Deadline Reminder for Advanced Degree Students
Jul. 1, 2020—Just a reminder of our upcoming fulltime Associate and MD Fellow application deadline on July 12th. This application deadline applies to allPhDs, Post-docs, medical students, interns, residents, fellows, and non-MBA Master’s candidates (who expect to complete their master’s program four years from the time they received bachelor’s degree) who anticipate completing their program or degree...
ASPIRE Cafe: How to Give a Chalk Talk
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday December 9, 2021 11:00am Light Hall 407 Featuring a faculty panel Description: A chalk talk is an informal presentation and discussion of your research program given during a faculty interview. This is your opportunity to shine, to distinguish yourself from other top applicants and show how you fit with the department and institution. Come...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: K Awards-Which One is Right for You?
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:00am Zoom Description: Please join Abigail Brown Ph.D., BRET Director of Outcomes Research, to learn the basics about the different types of K awards, from institutional (K12) to K99 awards Registration required to receive Zoom information For more information on upcoming sessions: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/aspire-cafe-for-postdoctoral-fellows/
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Grant Resources at Vanderbilt
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:00am Light Hall 411 Description: Please join Abigail Brown Ph.D., BRET, Director, Outcomes Research to learn how Vanderbilt can help you write your grant: a focus on resources for writing career development or R grants. Will cover the many grant writing resources available to Vanderbilt researchers to help produce strong...
ASPIRE Cafe: What to Expect from a Faculty Interview
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday October 28, 2021 11:00am Light Hall 202 Featuring a faculty panel Bring your questions and hear from a panel of faculty members who have been both interviewer and interviewee as they share their experiences and insights into the faculty interview process. For more information on upcoming sessions: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/aspire-cafe-for-postdoctoral-fellows/