Announcements
Science policy-related internships and fellowships
Nov. 8, 2021—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Check out these terrific lists of internships and fellowships for scientists who want to transition into science policy. https://www.science-policy.net/getting-involved–careers.html https://ccst.us/wp-content/uploads/CCST-Alumni-Science-Policy-Career-Guide-Feb-2020.pdf https://scipolnetwork.org/page/scipol-guide
Women in the Academy event – A Conversation about Mentoring
Nov. 5, 2021—Hosted by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. This November 17 event will be in person with limited seating. Sign up using the link below. A Conversation about Mentoring Panelists include Carcia Carson, Ph.D. student, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Maya Krause, Ph.D. student, Department of Anthropology; Dina Stroud, Executive Director, Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to -Ph.D. Bridge Program; Tiffiny Tung, Professor, Department...
Panel discussion with PhD alumni about navigating the nonacademic job search
Nov. 5, 2021—The Vanderbilt Career Center is hosting a panel discussion with three Vanderbilt doctoral alumni about navigating the nonacademic job search. Graduate students may register through DoreWays on the Career Center website. Interested postdocs may refer to the most recent e-newsletter from the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for instructions on tuning into the discussion.
Internship Outside of ASPIRE: Part-time winter science communications internship, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard (Part-time, Cambridge, MA) , remote option
Nov. 4, 2021—Part-time winter science communications internship, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard (Part-time, Cambridge, MA) Summary: This paid internship will provide a comprehensive, mentored experience that touches on many of the major activities of a communications department in an academic research institution. Description: Launched in 2004, the Broad is a biomedical research center located in Cambridge,...
Internship Outside of ASPIRE: VU’s Office of Federal Relations Summer Internship Information Sessions Nov 11 & Nov 15, 2021
Nov. 4, 2021—The Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations (OFR) offers a summer internship each year; as we gear up for the next cycle of applications, we’ll be hosting two virtual information sessions in the coming weeks Our summer intern will support our office’s efforts to promote a number of Vanderbilt University’s priorities, which include research policy...
ASPIRE is awarding badges through Badgr
Nov. 3, 2021—ASPIRE is excited to announce new micro-credentials! The ASPIRE Program is currently awarding badges through Badgr for all of our modules, and will be back issuing badges to trainees in participated in the ASPIRE Module program in the 2020-2021 academic year. This micro-credentialing program will continue to grow in the coming months. To see criteria for...
PhD Career Stories: Clinical Research at Sarah Cannon
Nov. 1, 2021—Our December PhD Career Stories will be a panel discussing their clinical research positions at Sarah Cannon, featuring Molly Altman, PhD, Shanna A. Arnold Egloff, PhD, and Carissa Jones PhD. December 10, 2021 10am via Zoom Registration is required to receive Zoom login information “Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, offers integrated cancer services with convenient access...
Applications for the 2022-2023 White House Fellowship are Open
Nov. 1, 2021—APPLICATIONS FOR 2021-2022 WHITE HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ARE OPEN Applications for the 2022-2023 White House Fellowship are open, and the application deadline is January 7, 2022. The program was established in 1964 and serves to provide U.S citizens an opportunity to work full-time with members of the cabinet, senior White House staff, and other leaders at...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop–Tuesday, November 9
Nov. 1, 2021—AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop Presented by Rory Dicker and Brianna Nesbitt, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Tuesday, November 9 4:00–5:30 p.m. CT Zoom Please register here
Amgen Grad Intern-Commercial Insights Leadership Program (Summer 2022)
Oct. 26, 2021—HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. GRAD INTERN – COMMERCIAL...
Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (IPERF) program
Oct. 25, 2021—We still have open positions and are looking to fill up to 14 postdoctoral awards through end of February 2022 within the Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (IPERF) program at high-tech startups distributed throughout the United States. IPERF addresses a national need to accelerate small business innovation in support of federal government research by providing...
Graduate Leadership Institute 2 part Workshop
Oct. 18, 2021—Sponsored by the Russel G Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute Team Dynamics Tuesday, November 2nd & Tuesday, November 9th 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Alumni Hall, Rm 206 Register Here Facilitated by Nadine De La Rosa, Academic Life Coach Irene Wallrich, RGH Graduate Leadership Institute Whether you are preparing for a career within or beyond the...
International Student and Scholar Services Postdoc Programming
Oct. 13, 2021—International Postdoc Programming International Student and Scholar Services is hosting three upcoming seminars. Can I do that? What is and isn’t Employment?: Monday, October 25, 2021 at 12PM Can international students and scholars invest in a business while in the US? What about flipping houses? Immigration attorneys Michele Madera and Elise Fialkowski with Klasko Immigration...
Upcoming programs through the Vanderbilt Graduate School
Oct. 6, 2021—Maybe it’s not you…. Join our dinner and discussion with social psychologist, Dr. Joseph Brown, to learn more about stereotype threat and how it could affect you over time. Thursday, October 7th at 4:30 PM in Alumni Hall 202. RSVP using the QR code on the flyer Developing your network intentionally! Select and connect with...
English Language Center Programming for Postdocs
Oct. 6, 2021—The English Language Center (ELC) offers a series of academic workshops with a particular language theme and focus. The Academic Workshops are individual sessions that cover topics especially relevant to students and scholars who use English as an additional language. Each session has a particular theme and includes activities, exercises, discussion, and feedback. Workshops are...
Employer Info Session: PRIME PhD Student Opportunity
Oct. 4, 2021—The ASPIRE Program is excited to welcome PRIME, Inc for a virtual employer information session on Monday, October 25, at noon. At PRIME, we are passionate about improving patients’ lives by advancing the delivery of high quality, patient-centered care through research-informed medical education. PRIME’s Scientific Affairs Team is a dynamic group of PhD and PharmD...
15th Annual VPA Symposium – Registration is Now Open!
Oct. 1, 2021—Registration is now open for the 15th Annual VPA Symposium, which will be held in-person, at the Student Life Center (located at 310 25th Avenue South, on Vanderbilt’s campus), on November 1st! This one-day symposium will provide an opportunity for postdocs to network, engage in scientific discussions, and hear about the amazing research being...
Free Virtual Career Blitz For Life Science Graduate Students and Postdocs, Sponsored by UNC-Chapel Hill, October 14th 1-4:30pm CST
Sep. 29, 2021—Virtual Career Blitz For Life Science Graduate Students and Postdocs A career exploration event sponsored by UNC’s Training Initiatives in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (TIBBS) program Date and Time: Thursday, October 14th from 2-5:30pm(EST) Location: Via zoom (links sent to registrants) Please register for the Career Blitz at: https://tinyurl.com/yfjlf75x At the Career Blitz 24+ PhD-trained scientists...
Childcare Options Program, October 7
Sep. 28, 2021—Our graduate students with children are in a difficult position going back to on campus in person learning as they may have childcare concerns if their children are not able to go to school or day care and they do not have access to all of the options that faculty/staff do. Vanderbilt Child and Family...
ORISE to host Experience ORISE Virtual Career Fair: Featuring Internships and Fellowships at EPA
Sep. 28, 2021—On Thursday, Sept. 30, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a virtual career fair to highlight the variety of paid internships, fellowships, and research opportunities available within our Research Participation Program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During the event, you’ll have the opportunity...