Announcements
Scientist Mentoring Diversity Program
Sep. 8, 2023—
American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Virtual session
Sep. 8, 2023—The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) GREAT Outreach Committee will host a virtual session, “Maximizing the Research Conference Experience” on September 21 at 5 p.m. ET. The panel will provide tips to trainees on attending research conferences including networking, finding funding, how to submit an abstract, and other relevant topics. Registration is open now. For any questions,...
Free webinar: Understanding the media, a starter guide for scientists
Sep. 7, 2023—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). Date: Thursday, Sept. 14 Time: 2-3 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...
University of Michigan Medical School Postdoc Preview recruiting event
Sep. 7, 2023— University of Michigan Medical School will be hosting a virtual Postdoc Preview recruiting event on October 16, 2023. During this event, candidates will have the opportunity to learn about University of Michigan research resources, funding opportunities, life in Ann Arbor, and network with current postdocs. Registration is free and open to all prospective postdocs in the...
NIH Office of Clinical Research Education and Collaboration Outreach Online Course
Sep. 5, 2023—The NIH Office of Clinical Research Education and Collaboration Outreach (OD/OCRECO) offers this free, self-paced online course now through August 1, 2024. Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, medical, dental, and pharmacy students, scientists, nurses, and other health professionals are encouraged to enroll now. The syllabus can be found here: https://ocreco.od.nih.gov/courses/ippcr_info.html The IPPCR course is a lecture series...
NIH Loan Repayment Programs Now Accepting Applications
Sep. 1, 2023—The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are a set of programs established by Congress and designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. The escalating costs of advanced education and training in medicine and clinical specialties are forcing some scientists to abandon their research careers for higher-paying private...
S Phase BioFund Info Session
Aug. 31, 2023—S Phase BioFund is a general partnership investment fund dedicated to educating advanced degree candidates on investing in publicly traded emerging life science companies while seeking capital growth. We achieve this by organizing pitches and discussions, conducting training programs, inviting relevant industry speakers and hosting networking events. Interested students can develop due diligence skills, gain valuable...
Presentation on NIH Loan Repayment Program on September 22
Aug. 29, 2023—Attend the session on the NIH Loan Repayment Program scheduled for the CRC Research Skills Workshop on September 22, 2023 from 9:00-10:00am The CRC Research Skills Workshop series is virtual. Use the link below to access the listserv for the CRC Workshop series schedule. On this page select the “PLEASE CLICK HERE” link to add yourself to the listserv for the...
Tax workshop for International Postdoctoral Fellows
Aug. 29, 2023—ASPIRE international postdoctoral fellows are invited to attend a tax workshop for international students. This is a two-part workshop. Details for the second session would be communicated at a later date. The first session is scheduled: Date: Friday October 13, 2023 Time: 11:00am Venue: Light Hall 411ABCD/ Virtually Check the attached poster for details and...
NIGMS Postdoctoral Research Associate Training (PRAT) Program
Aug. 28, 2023—Program The NIGMS PRAT Program is a competitive three-year postdoctoral fellowship program that provides high quality research training in the basic biomedical sciences in NIH intramural research laboratories. The program prepares trainees for leadership positions in biomedical careers through mentored laboratory research, networking, and intensive career and leadership development activities. The program places special emphasis on...
Dore Passport: Graduate Development Network event
Aug. 28, 2023—Dore Passport: Opening Doors to Graduate Students and Postdoc Success! September 15th Save this date for this Graduate Development Network sponsored event giving graduate students and postdocs an opportunity to visit and explore campus resources available to them. The BRET office will serve as a starting point for this journey so please stop by Light...
Ford Foundation Fellowship Applications open
Aug. 28, 2023—FORD FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS Through its program of fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the...
Pathways to Advanced Scientific Skills through Postdoctoral Research Training (PASSPoRT)
Aug. 24, 2023—The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Washington University in St. Louis is excited to host Pathways to Advanced Scientific Skills through Postdoctoral Research Training (PASSPoRT), a 2-day virtual event for prospective postdocs on October 12 and 13, 2023. The event is open to advanced PhD students (post-qualifying exams), recent PhD graduates, and early-stage postdocs. There is...
Diversity in Lupus Research Grant Mechanism from the Lupus Research Alliance
Aug. 24, 2023—Apply for the newly developed research grant mechanism that focuses on the career development of underrepresented minorities. At the LRA diversity is critical to solving complex problems. In order to advance diversity, the Lupus Research Alliance has developed the Diversity in Lupus Research (DLR) Program to aid in the career development and advancement of underrepresented minorities....
Bioengineering for Global Health Conference
Aug. 24, 2023—Nature Conferences and Vanderbilt University are partnering together to sponsor a new conference on “Bioengineering for Global Health” from Nov 13-15. There is an exciting line-up of invited speakers from across the globe. Students or trainees may submit an abstract if you work in this important area. The abstract / early registration deadline is Sept...
Incyte Medical Information and Medical Affairs Fellowship Program Information Session
Aug. 24, 2023—Incyte is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on finding solutions for serious unmet medical needs through the discovery, development and commercialization of novel medicines. The company’s portfolio includes Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) and Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD), General Hematology/Oncology, Dermatology and other Inflammation & Autoimmunity (IAI), and Partnered Programs. The Incyte Medical Information and Medical Affairs team...
Chicagoland Postdoc Recruitment Initiative
Aug. 22, 2023—This is a collaborative initiative to improve diversity and inclusion at the three largest research universities in the Chicago area (Northwestern University, University of Illinois Chicago, and the University of Chicago) and is open to all advanced PhD students and postdocs in STEM. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a 2-day virtual event (October 19-20,...
NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions Available
Aug. 22, 2023—Postdoctoral fellowship positions are available at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). NIAID is one of the largest institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. The Single Virion Biology and...
Guidehouse Life Sciences Virtual Information Session
Aug. 22, 2023—We invite undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral candidates interested in learning more about Guidehouse Life Sciences Consulting to register for an upcoming information session “Careers in Consulting: Spotlight on Life Sciences”. The information session will provide an overview of the Guidehouse Life Science practice, including an inside look at “a day in the life” of a...
Peak Performance Fall 2023
Aug. 21, 2023—Join the Peak Performance Series for graduate students and postdocs. Register for the whole series or for individual sessions. If you have questions, please contact Samantha York at the Center for Student Wellbeing (samantha.york@Vanderbilt.Edu).