Considering a Career at an Independent Research Institution
Feb. 22, 2026—As a scientific researcher, you likely are familiar with what a career path would look like conducting research in academia, industry or government, but you may be less familiar with the wide variety of independent research institutes that exist and also employ PhD scientists at various career stages, including as postdoctoral fellows, staff scientists and...
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...
Nucleate Path’s Venture Capital Leaders Program, 8 week virtual program (free to participate), deadline to apply Feb 28th
Feb. 18, 2026—Nucleate PATH’s is an 8-week virtual training program for exceptional PhD students and postdocs pursuing careers in biotech VC, combining seminars and team-based projects with direct mentorship from active investment partners at leading firms and hands-on exposure to the full investment lifecycle—from sourcing and thesis-building to diligence and boardroom dynamics. The Spring cohort runs March...
AI Summer 2026, College of Connected Computing Vanderbilt Data Science Institute, May 5–28, virtual (free to attend!)
Feb. 17, 2026—AI Summer 2026 Your Gateway to Building Agentic AI Solutions with the Latest AI TechniquesCollege of Connected Computing Vanderbilt Data Science InstituteMay 5–28 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM CT | Virtual via Zoom Why AI Summer? AI Summer 2026 is a unique opportunity to explore the latest of artificial intelligence in a structured,...
ASPIRE UP: Decoding Your Story: Networking and Interviewing Success
Feb. 10, 2026—Decoding Your Story: Networking and Interviewing SuccessEnjoy food and drinks at the Pub while playing StoryMason, an interactive card game designed to help you build confidence in telling your story and navigate networking and interview conversations. Friday, February 20 | 4:00–6:00 PMThe Pub at Overcup OakRSVP here! This event is part of Graduate Career Colloquium...
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...
ASPIRE Job Sim: Clinical Research Through a Project Management Lens
Feb. 6, 2026—Would you like to delve deeper into examining the operational elements of clinical research? A clinical trial is a methodically designed research study that rigorously tests scientific hypotheses to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of medical interventions. Because these studies involve complex regulatory requirements, multiple stakeholders, and time- as well as resource-dependent tasks, effective...
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...
Life Science Tennessee’s Day on The Hill- Feb 24, 2026
Feb. 5, 2026— Life Science Tennessee members, researchers, and stakeholders from across Tennessee will come together at the State Capitol in Nashville to advocate on behalf of our industry. We’ll meet with state lawmakers to discuss how we can better support our companies, research institutions, teachers, and entrepreneurs as we continue growing our bioscience economy. Register to...
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...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellowship, UNC Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (UNC-CIDD), Chapel Hill, NC
Feb. 5, 2026—UNC Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (UNC-CIDD) is recruiting three (3) postdoctoral fellows, starting this summer, for our NIH-funded T32 Postdoctoral Research Training Program in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, which is co-directed by Mark Shen and Ben Philpot. Our T32 program emphasizes research training in both the biological basis and clinical manifestations of neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs). Continuously funded by NICHD since...
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...
PhD Career Stories: Scientific Liaison and Marketing
Feb. 3, 2026—Scientific Liaison and MarketingFriday, March 6 • 10:00 AM • Light Hall 208 Join us an ASPIRE PhD Career Stories with Afrida Rahman-Enyart, Senior Marketing Manager at Proteintech. In this session, Afrida will share her journey from academic neuroscience to industry, highlighting how scientists can transition into roles in scientific liaison work, product strategy, and...
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...
VU sponsoring graduate students to attend 2026 AAAS CASE workshop
Jan. 30, 2026—Vanderbilt University will be selecting and sponsoring up to four graduate students to attend the 2026 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C., from April 12-15, 2026. Hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the CASE workshop is an opportunity for students in STEM and social science disciplines...
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...