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...
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network and Stellar Science Foundation Global Science Scholars
Mar. 27, 2025—ABOUT The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network (CZ Biohub Network) and the Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F) invite applications for the Global Science Scholars program, an up to two-year international postdoctoral fellowship program between the U.S. and Japan designed to advance excellence in bioengineering and biomedical research by supporting early-career researchers to advance their careers and conduct groundbreaking science in U.S....
Finding the right fit: understanding faculty roles at US institutions and overview of the faculty job search process
Mar. 27, 2025—Finding the right fit: understanding faculty roles at US institutions and overview of the faculty job search process Do you know the different types of academic faculty positions that are available in the U.S.? What skills do you need for each type? What type of faculty position is right for you? Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D,...
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...
Announcement-NIH NRSA Predoctoral Fellowship changes for April 2025 submission date
Mar. 20, 2025—Predocs, the NIH has paused its planned transition to new application forms and review criteria for most NIH NRSA F30 and F31 predoctoral fellowship applications. If you are planning to apply for an NRSA fellowship this cycle (Apr 8/May 7 deadlines) under the Parent Announcement PA-23-260 or PA-23-272, you will use the ‘old’ application Forms-H...
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...
Poster Submissions Now Open for VICTR Research and Resource Fair! April 17th (Virtual presentation April 8)
Mar. 6, 2025—The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) is excited to host our first-ever Research and Resource Fair on Thursday, April 17. If you would like to participate in the poster session, please submit your topic by March 21: HERE. Please see the flyer attached for additional details. We look forward to seeing you...
Vandy GPS hosts: VU alumni in biotech, manufacturing, R&D and STEM, March 13, 10:00am, via zoom
Mar. 6, 2025—Attend via zoom here: https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/92825102919?pwd=RE6G7Megz6vq4W9aBSXGWrWvAwUor4.1
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...
Understanding the media: A starter guide for scientists
Feb. 28, 2025—Understanding the media: A starter guide for scientists A free training opportunity from SciLine, based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 3-4 P.M. ET SciLine has facilitated thousands of interactions between scientists and journalists, always with the goal of adding research-backed evidence and context to news stories. We...
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...