Announcements
Postdoc Buddy Program
Sep. 17, 2025—The VPA is looking for current Vanderbilt Postdocs to serve as mentors for our Postdoc Buddy Program! The goal of this program is to match new, incoming postdocs with current Vandy postdocs based on multiple factors that the buddies deem beneficial for a match, helping to build a supportive and welcoming community. As a current postdoc, your insights about Nashville and Vanderbilt will serve as a...
Shaping science outside the lab: careers in scientific societies and government
Sep. 16, 2025—Shaping Science Outside the Lab: Careers in Scientific Societies and Government Matt Windsor – Senior Manager of Media, Outreach & Communications at the Society for Neuroscience Dr. Matt Windsor is a Senior Manager of Media, Outreach, and Communications at the Society for Neuroscience. Matt has over 10 years of experience working at scientific societies supporting...
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Scientific Intern, NashBio (Remote)
Sep. 16, 2025—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NashBio Scientific Intern (Remote) November 2025- Mid-February 2026 (appx 12 weeks) 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...
ASPIRE Resume Masterclass Live
Sep. 10, 2025—Join us for a dynamic, interactive session designed to strengthen your resume and enhance your career readiness. In this one-hour event, Vanderbilt alumni Lori Rudolph Owen, PhD and JJ Owen, PhD will provide live feedback on the resumes of four selected trainees. Their insights will highlight what employers in industry look for, how to tailor...
STPF Application Is Now Open
Sep. 6, 2025—The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) application officially opens September 1 for the 2026–27 fellowship year. This cycle, in addition to placements in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, we are introducing new opportunities for scientists to make an impact in policy: Pathways to Policy Fellowship (PPF): The new Pathways to...
2025 Healthcare AI Sessions
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2026 St. Baldrick’s Foundation Grants
Sep. 5, 2025—2026 St. Baldrick’s Foundation Grants The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a nonprofit organization raising funds for childhood cancer research with two grant types. The Scholar (Career Development) Award is meant to help develop the independent research of highly qualified individuals still early in their careers. The Research Grants are for specific two-year research projects which...
St. Jude’s Virtual Research Career, Education, and Training Fair
Sep. 5, 2025—St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is excited to host the third annual Virtual Research Career, Education, and Training Fair on Thursday, September 25, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT. This free, online event is open to students, trainees, and professionals in biomedical research and research information technology who are interested in learning more about...
2025 Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)
Sep. 5, 2025—Course Information Registration The Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course trains participants on how to effectively and safely conduct clinical research. The course focuses on the spectrum of clinical research and the research process by highlighting biostatistical and epidemiologic methods, study design, protocol preparation, patient monitoring, quality assurance, ethical and...
ASPIRE Internship: Scientific Data Curation and Knowledge Management Intern (remote position), CSNK2A1 Foundation
Sep. 3, 2025—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: CSNK2A1 Foundation Scientific Data Curation and Knowledge Management Intern (remote position) 1929 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94109 October 2025-March 2026 About the CSNK2A1 Foundation The CSNK2A1 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS) and ensuring affected individuals have the opportunities and...
Pfizer R&D Rotational Program
Aug. 29, 2025—At Pfizer, we are changing lives by discovering, developing, and delivering breakthrough medicines and vaccines to the world. Our scientists, clinicians, and R&D professionals are among the best in the industry, with the resources and scale to solve some of the world’s most complex health challenges. So, it’s no wonder that they choose to pursue...
2025 NIH Loan Repayment Programs
Aug. 21, 2025—The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are a set of programs established by Congress designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. The NIH LRPs pay up to $50,000 annually of qualified educational debt in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research. This year, the FY...
SAVE THE DATE! VPA 2025 Symposium
Aug. 21, 2025—SAVE THE DATE! VPA 2025 Symposium Mark it in your calendars! This year, the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association’s Symposium will be held in the Student Life Center on Tuesday, October 14. The VPA is excited to announce that Dr. Matthew Johnson-Roberson, inaugural dean for the new College of Connected Computing, will be the 2025 Keynote Speaker. Register...
ORISE Symposium: STEM Storytelling
Aug. 21, 2025—The upcoming ORISE Symposium, hosting by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. This inaugural event will take place virtually from August 26-28 and is geared toward current and former ORISE participants and other members of the STEM research community. There will be exciting opportunities to learn about the research activities of ORISE participants...
2025 Pulse of Progress National Health Research Forum
Aug. 21, 2025—2025 National Health Research Forum: The Pulse of Progress On September 3, we’ll be providing two early career researcher-specific virtual sessions, supported by Johnson & Johnson, to kick off our 2025 National Health Research Forum. Join us for these discussions designed to equip the next generation of health research leaders with career-building skills. September 3 (virtual...
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Pendant Biosciences, Inc., Business Development Intern
Aug. 21, 2025—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Pendant Biosciences, Inc. Business Development Intern Nashville, TN Pendant Biosciences is a small Nashville, TN- based life sciences company focused on developing biocompatible materials and drug delivery technologies through a polymer-based platform. They are focused on advancements on formulations and drug discovery tools. Pendant Biosciences, founded in 2012 by Shawn Glinter, CEO...
ASPIRE Up: Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs
Aug. 20, 2025—ASPIRE Up: Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs Looking for funding for your PhD or postdoctoral training? Join Kim Petrie, PhD and Aubrie Stricker, PhD for an informative session on applying for fellowships to support biomedical research training. This workshop will cover: An overview of available fellowships and funding opportunities Strategies for identifying funding sources How...
ASPIRE Up: Biopharma Careers 2025–2026: Opportunities and Challenges for Early Career PhD Scientists
Aug. 19, 2025—Biopharma Careers 2025–2026: Opportunities and Challenges for Early Career PhD Scientists The past year has seen significant changes to the biopharma landscape and the job market for scientists. Drawing on insights she gained from recent attendance at the 2025 BioCentury Grand Rounds (Chicago) and BIO International Convention (Boston), Dr. Brady will share perspectives from industry...
ASPIRE Up: Informational Interviewing
Aug. 19, 2025—ASPIRE Up: Informational Interviewing Thursday, September 4, 202511:00 AM – Noon Speaker Ashley Brady, PhD – Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Event OverviewDiscover the power of informational interviews—one of the most effective, yet often overlooked, networking strategies. This session will cover: What informational interviews are and why they matter How to...
Academic Communication for Postdocs via VU ELC
Aug. 15, 2025—Enrollment is now open for the Academic Communication for Postdocs self-paced course, offered by the English Language Center (ELC), in collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. This self-paced course allows enrollees to work independently on various aspects of academic speaking and writing. Participation in this course will help postdocs with effective communication 1-on-1, in...