Announcements
VUMC Center for Quantitative Sciences: Summer Institute short courses for summer 2022- registration now open!
Jun. 9, 2022—The Summer Institute is being offered by the Center for Quantitative Sciences this August, with early bird registration open through June 19 and regular enrollment open through July 25. Last year, the courses drew participants from around the world (live participation is advised, but recordings are made available through the end of August), and they’re...
Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences, applications open June 6, 2022
Jun. 9, 2022—The Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences provides support for young scientists from Latin America to receive postdoctoral training in the United States. The program gives these individuals an opportunity to further their scientific knowledge by promoting exchange and collaboration between investigators in the United States and Latin America resulting in advances...
Volunteer Opportunity – Judges Needed for Nashville Student Research Poster Event
Jun. 9, 2022—HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA aims to empower students to become leaders in the health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. Every summer, HOSA hosts the International Leadership Conference, where about 10,000...
New Student Organization: Vanderbilt Innovation Council (VIC)
Jun. 8, 2022—Be on the lookout for the new student organization, Vanderbilt Innovation Council (VIC)! See below for details. What is the Vanderbilt Innovation Council (VIC)? The VIC was created to help extend the reach of the Wond’ry in its efforts to build an ecosystem of innovation across Vanderbilt, Nashville, and our Region, as well as to give students...
Ask Me Anything: Career Opportunities in Regulatory & Medical Writing Event by Certara, Linkedin Live, June 8, 2022
Jun. 2, 2022—Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Regulatory or Medical Writer in the pharmaceutical industry? Join the Regulatory and Medical writing experts from Certara as we discuss their career paths and what you can do to best position yourself to be competitive in the regulatory and medical writing industry! Certara’s global...
CPT workshop now in Oracle Learning
May. 25, 2022—Students who wish to apply for curricular practical training (CPT) are required to attend a CPT workshop, which discusses eligibility and the application process. Traditionally, ISSS has held CPT workshops at various dates throughout the year. As part of our effort to streamline our processes, ISSS launched a CPT course for students in Oracle Learning,...
Business Development Fellowship in Innovation at Takeda (BD-FIT), Center for External Innovation, Takeda, Boston, MA
May. 20, 2022—The Center of External Innovation (CEI) team at Takeda is responsible for Business Development (BD) activities which support and enable Takeda’s Research and Development strategy across our core Therapeutic Areas (TA) in Oncology, Neuroscience, Rare Disease and Gastroenterology. Our team drives external engagement for opportunities ranging from early academic research to late-stage clinical collaborations with...
MassBio Drive Analyst, remote volunteer opportunity
May. 20, 2022—If you have an interest in start-ups, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, business development, or consulting you may find this a great learning and networking opportunity! Along with other graduate students primarily in the Boston area, help support Mass Bio, the Massachusetts BIO affiliate (think, Life Science TN for our local version), an industry advocacy organization in...
ASPIRE Internship: Science Communication Internship, VI4, PMI, VUMC
May. 18, 2022—VI4 and PMI at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are looking for Science Communication Interns. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to VI4’s mission of training the next generation of scientists and physicians and making fundamental discoveries in the areas of infection biology, immunology, and inflammation with the goal of increasing knowledge and improving human...
ASPIRE Internship: Science Communication Intern, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Basic Sciences (remote)
May. 18, 2022—The Office of the Dean of Basic Sciences is looking for a science communication intern. This position provides the intern with an opportunity to contribute to the dissemination of the knowledge generated within Vanderbilt’s basic sciences research labs, which includes discoveries and innovations that further our understanding of life at the systemic, organ, cellular, and...
Funding Opportunities: Drug Discovery and Delivery Fellowships and Grants (Application Deadline: June 16, 2022)
May. 18, 2022—The PhRMA Foundation is now accepting applications for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships and faculty starter grants in the areas of drug discovery and drug delivery for 2023. Predoctoral Fellowships: $25,000 a year for up to two years Postdoctoral Fellowships: $60,000 a year for up to two years Faculty Starter Grants: $100,000 for one year Application...
Science Related Internship/Fellowship Opportunities at the NIH
May. 16, 2022—The following opportunities provide a way for scientists to gain skills in tech transfer, science administration and other careers. Check the Web sites for current eligibility criteria and application procedures/deadlines. NIAID Tech Transfer Fellowship Learn tech transfer from the NIAID tech transfer office. The program enables individuals to complement their science, business, and/or legal background...
Virginia Tech launching Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship program
May. 12, 2022—Virginia Tech has launched a new Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship program that will prepare postdocs from various fields and disciplines for the next step in their careers, providing a two-year appointment with nationally competitive salaries and benefits. There are three proposal review cycles in 2022, with proposals due for review May 15, July 15, and Nov....
Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute Fall 2022 Professional Development & Training Grant
May. 5, 2022—Nature of the Grant: The Graduate Leadership Institute (GLI) will provide up to $1,000 of support for graduate students seeking non-credit bearing professional development and training opportunities to further develop their academic and professional skills. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, training workshops, short courses, conferences (where the student has not submitted an...
Van Andel Institute to offer fully funded Postdoc Preview event on Sept. 15–17, 2022
May. 4, 2022—Van Andel Institute again will offer our fully funded Postdoc Preview event on Sept. 15–17, 2022. Postdoc Preview helps prospective postdocs determine if VAI will be a good fit for them. It is a three-day competitive program that provides selected applicants the opportunity to visit VAI to learn about our postdoc training opportunities, meet one-on-one...
Bain & Co Full Time Positions and Summer Associate Roles
May. 4, 2022—Why Work at Bain? Advanced degree holders (JDs, MDs, and PhDs) bring unique and valuable perspectives to our casework. Your expertise, eagerness to learn, and problem-solving abilities will drive change for our clients from day one—but you won’t do it alone. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive network of digital innovators to deliver extraordinary results...
Internship Opportunity: Office of Federal Relations Fall 2022, Remote
Apr. 27, 2022—Location: Remote (from DC-based office) Hours: Up to 10 hours/week Duration: Up to 16 weeks, beginning in late August and concluding in early December; the exact dates will be determined in consultation with the successful candidate. Responsibilities & Qualifications: The Fall 2022 intern will support their office’s efforts to promote a number of Vanderbilt University’s priorities,...
Executive Functioning for Biomedical Researchers – May 2, 3PM part of Mental Health Awareness Month
Apr. 26, 2022—May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) is excited to be starting the month off with the fifth installment of the Mental Health and Well-being for Biomedical Researchers Series. Please join us May 2nd, 3:00-4:10pm ET for “Executive Functioning for Biomedical Researchers”. The webinar will define...
2022 HATCH HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge
Apr. 26, 2022—Description: The HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge is a unique event to engage the development community and take on challenges in life sciences using business strategy, software development and technology. Goal: Inspire creativity through collaboration, and energize the current and next generation of problem-solvers to conceive and construct innovative solutions to biotech challenges. Date: May 6-8, 2022 Location: HudsonAlpha Institute for...
Interstellar Initiative 2022-2023: Application Deadline May 24
Apr. 25, 2022—This is an exclusive opportunity for Early Career Investigators to join a cross-disciplinary global research team that tackles a major challenge in human health and disease. Apply today for this career-defining experience. REASONS TO APPLY Grow Professionally – Collaborate with other scientists and mentors from a broad range of disciplines. Build Your Network – Convening...