Announcements
PhRMA Foundation Webinar: Turning Your CV Into an Industry-Ready Resume, Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 11:00-12:00pm CST (Zoom)
Jul. 27, 2026—Turning Your CV Into an Industry-Ready Resume Aug 26, 2026 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM CST Register here: https://phrma.zoom.us/webinar/register/4617828268897/WN_ZTiTghOQSNiO4KtdoX-3Ug#/registration Join the PhRMA Foundation for a one-hour crash course on transforming your academic curriculum vitae (CV) into a polished resume to catch the eye of industry hiring managers. In this webinar, early-career researchers can learn the do’s...
Academy of College Teaching (ACT) workshop (Sept 15-Nov 18 2026) from VU’s AdvancED
Jul. 27, 2026—The Academy of College Teaching (ACT) is a ten-week, cohort-based workshop series for Vanderbilt graduate students and postdocs who are preparing for careers in college-level teaching. The program covers course design, classroom techniques, and professional development strategies for early-career instructors. Participants leave the program with materials they can use to further their teaching careers, such...
Career Awards available through Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Jul. 15, 2026—The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the 2026–2027 Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) cycle. LOIs require submission of a 4,000 character-essay and a letter of reference. These awards provide up to $560,000 over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. The specific target...
Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis Data Challenge
Jul. 14, 2026—Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis (ACP) is launching a new Data Challenge Pilot. The challenge will give selected multidisciplinary teams secure access to ACP’s research ecosystem, including data from more than 150 multiple sclerosis studies and REAL-MS, a longitudinal study conducted through iConquerMS. The goal is to bring together computational biologists, data scientists, clinicians,...
ASPIRE Internship: Scientific Intern (Remote), NashBio
Jun. 23, 2026—NashBio Scientific Intern – Summer 2026 About NashBio NashBio provides access to de-identified clinical information from 4 million participants, sourced from real-world clinical care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Internship Overview NashBio is seeking motivated graduate students and post-docs for a part-time, paid internship with our team. This internship offers hands-on experience working with...
Neurosciene focused funding opportunity, ACTION Potential Award
Jun. 17, 2026—We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for neuroscience graduate students interested in an independent research career: the ACTION Potential Award, administered through the Parent F99/K00 funding opportunity. It is supported by the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research and the BRAIN Initiative. You can learn more about this opportunity below and at our upcoming webinar...
Upcoming career events from Research!America
Jun. 2, 2026—Registration is now open for our free online earning lunch series, From Bench to Impact. Our webinar series will equip student researchers and early career scientists with the perspectives, tools, and networks needed to thrive in science, while creating equitable, community-informed, and policy-relevant research. You won’t want to miss this line up. Register by clicking...
STEM Educator Learning Community
May. 26, 2026—The Vanderbilt Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach (CSEO) is seeking science and education graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in joining our STEM Educator Learning Community as a part of the Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) program for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a training program for graduate students and postdocs to...
Translational Science Interagency Postdoctoral Fellowship (Cheminformatics/AI-ML/NAMs)
May. 20, 2026—Organization National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Rockville, Maryland, United States U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), White Oak Campus, Silver Spring, Maryland Scientific focus areas • Cheminformatics, AI/ML, Computational Chemistry • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Pharmacology, and Basic Biomedical Sciences The NIH National Center for...
Vanderbilt Writing Studio Summer Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
May. 20, 2026—In addition to dissertators, we welcome graduate students and postdocs working on theses and other advanced writing projects.
Join the VICC Trainee Community!
May. 20, 2026—The Office for Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) invites you to consider becoming a Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) Trainee Member. This new membership opportunity is designed to support your growth in a collaborative, career-shaping environment and to help you develop as a scientist, clinician, and future leader in the cancer field. As a...
Open Call for Genentech Postdocs: Register for Info Session Mon 6/1
May. 14, 2026—We are excited to announce that Genentech, a world-class biotechnology company in South San Francisco, is launching an “Open Call for our postdoc program” aimed at identifying top scientific talent, independent of a specific job posting for a given scientist’s lab. Applicants provided the freedom to select three potential Genentech postdoc mentors that are most interested...
Pint of Science Nashville: An International Festival of Scientific Research
May. 11, 2026—Pint of Science is an international festival that aims to bring the latest scientific research to the public in an accessible and engaging format through presentations held in bars, pubs, cafés, and other community spaces. Established in 2013 by a community of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, Pint of Science has grown into a global movement...
Internship Opportunity – Research & Stakeholder Engagement Intern, CSNK2A1 Foundation, remote, June 2026-Feb 2027
Apr. 24, 2026—A part-time internship opportunity is available through the CSNK2A1 Foundation in collaboration with the CSNK2B Foundation for a Research & Stakeholder Engagement Intern supporting a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Engagement Award–funded patient-centered research initiative. This project will support cross-community stakeholder engagement across CSNK2A1-related and CSNK2B-related neurodevelopmental disorder communities, including development of a shared comparative...
Interested in a science policy career? Join VSPG!
Apr. 23, 2026—Are you curious about how science shapes government decisions? Whether you’re looking to transition from the lab to government or just want to understand the impact of your research, join the Vanderbilt Science Policy Group (VPSG) for our upcoming recruitment event! This is a perfect opportunity for anyone considering a career in science policy. By joining,...
Maxel Knowledge Expertise Program
Apr. 21, 2026—Maxel, a human intelligence research and product development lab, is assembling a small cohort of domain experts across industries including healthcare to document and contribute their knowledge over the next three months. This is a paid opportunity for a three-month engagement opportunity beginning June 2026. If you have a strong background in your field and...
Teaching opportunity with 2026 Discovery Biomedical Research Summer Program
Apr. 21, 2026—The Vanderbilt’s 2026 Discovery Biomedical Research Summer Program needs your expertise to help spark a passion for science in local high school students! This program introduces rising juniors and seniors to the world of biomedical research through one-on-one mentoring, hands-on lab skills, and relatable STEM discussions. For many participants, this is their first glimpse into...
Bits-in-Bio Nashville Chapter- join the local slack group!
Apr. 17, 2026—Announcing a new Nashville Chapter for the Bits-in-Bio community, a global community using software to improve human and planetary health. Bits in Bio connects computational experts with life scientists to accelerate the bioeconomy. Through our global community and focused virtual and in-person events, we provide practical resources for both established researchers and newcomers tackling challenges...
ASPIRE Internship: Medical Writing Intern (Remote), CMEsquared
Apr. 15, 2026—Medical Writing Intern CMEsquared™ May-July, 2026 (remote) Our Company CMEsquared™ is dedicated to improving clinical care and patient outcomes by providing the highest quality education in dermatology for dermatologists and other providers who care for patients with skin disorders. CMEsquared develops both live and enduring CME-accredited activities in collaboration with ACCME-accredited joint providers. Innovative formats and...
Registration is open for May 5th Seattle DROP–virtual postdoc recruitment event
Apr. 9, 2026—Announcing Seattle DROP: Discover Research Opportunities for Postdocs on May 5th Interested in postdoc opportunities in Seattle, WA? Join us for Seattle DROP, a virtual biomedical postdoc recruitment event on May 5th from 8AM-1PM PT. Sponsored by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Research Institute. Learn about research opportunities, a panel on The...