Announcements
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...
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...
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
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...
PhD Career Stories panel – Regulatory Affairs
Feb. 25, 2025—Join us Wednesday, March 5, 10am in Light Hall 208 to hear about the career journey of Dr. Kelly Gordon and Dr. John Brogan. PhD Career Stories: Regulatory Affairs Wednesday, March 5 10:00am Light Hall 208 Registration requested. J.T. Brogan Ph.D., R.A.C., is a regulatory affairs and biopharmaceutical professional with a background spanning scientific research,...
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...
ASPIRE’s Curated Career Resources: Medical Writing and Communication
Feb. 21, 2025—If you are interested in a career in writing or communications, having a portfolio of writing samples (in addition to your peer-reviewed journal articles) will be important, as will being able to showcase other ways you’ve been involved or gained experience. Take a look to see if any of these ideas might be helpful to...
New Nashville meet-up for women in tech founded by an alum: I.T. Girls: First meeting, March 19 at 5:30pm
Feb. 14, 2025—Are you Interested in getting more involved with the local tech scene? A new meet-up for women in tech is just getting started called I.T. Girls and it is founded by one of our biomedical Vanderbilt alums. Their first meetup will celebrate women’s history month by talking about the impact of women on tech. Wednesday,...
TA’s needed for March course
Feb. 12, 2025—Two TAs are needed for the Intro to Translational Research course this March. You must attend the five discussion sessions (schedule attached). You would also other minor duties, including helping with grading. This is a great opportunity to get some teaching experience!! Introduction to Translational Research: IGP 8002-17 This module teaches students core principles involved...
PhRMA Foundation webinar: Pfizer’s Postdoctoral Research Opportunities 2/25, 1pm CST
Feb. 6, 2025—A postdoctoral fellowship at a pharmaceutical company offers a chance to get your foot into the door of industry. As part of Pfizer’s Research & Development Postdoctoral Program, scientists engage in ground-breaking research, while making valuable connections with industry professionals. In this PhRMA Foundation webinar, we’ll share an overview of Pfizer’s postdoc program and how...
2025 Virtual Career Expo for PhDs and Postdocs
Feb. 5, 2025—As a graduate student and postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University, you’re invited to attend the Virtual Career Expo (VCE). This free virtual job fair brings together employers from the fields of STEM, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences seeking advanced degree talent (Masters, PhDs, Postdocs and Alumni). Event Details Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Time: 11am-3pm...
ASPIRE Internship: Medical Writing, Boudicca Dx, LLC, Brentwood, TN (remote)
Feb. 5, 2025—Medical Writing Intern March – July 2025 Brentwood, TN About Boudicca Dx., LLC Boudicca Dx is a company focused on developing and providing innovative precision medicine solutions. We provide clinical, commercial, product development, regulatory, technical, and quality compliance consulting services to clients, including biopharmaceutical companies, clinical laboratories (Laboratory Developed Tests [LDTs]), diagnostic developers (In Vitro...
Virtual Postdoc Preview with Brown University
Feb. 3, 2025—The Office of University Postdoctoral Affairs (OUPA) is excited to announce a Virtual Postdoc Preview for individuals interested in learning more about postdoctoral training at Brown University. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. Please click here for more information or click here to...
Investing Competition with S Phase Bio
Jan. 31, 2025—Wednesday, February 12, 5:30pm Wond’ry ESB 434 Remote Zoom option available Pizza included for in-person attendees All participants must RSVP! About Us: S Phase Bio Club is a biotechnology club based at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Our mission is to help advanced degree candidates and researchers build the skills they need to succeed...
AstraZeneca 10-week Summer Internship
Jan. 31, 2025—Are you interested in a career with AstraZeneca? Applications are opening this February 14th for 10-week Summer Internship Programmes! https://careers.astrazeneca.com/early-talent