Announcements
Looking for one more assistant facilitator for IGP!
Jul. 19, 2024—We have an outstanding opportunity for postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students (4th year and above) to gain teaching experience as assistant facilitators in the first-year IGP* curriculum. Participation in this opportunity would provide valuable experience in multiple aspects of teaching including material preparation, discussion facilitation, and assessment. Training and compensation will be provided for all assistant facilitators and...
Workshops and peer review sessions for applicants to the 2025 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Jul. 18, 2024—The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a prestigious fellowship opportunity for early-stage STEM graduate students, including PhD students in the biosciences. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Fellowships provide 3 years of funding for graduate education in a STEM field, and PhD students must apply no later than fall of the second year in their PhD...
Applications Open for Compass Career Development Program
Jul. 18, 2024—Applications Open for Compass Career Development Program Applications are open to participate in the fifth cohort of Compass – an NIH-funded program that provides training and mentoring for early-career faculty and late-stage postdocs at U.S. academic institutions. Compass Scholars develop practical leadership and management skills for leading a lab or research team. The program is...
Leadership Opportunity for Postdocs through SACNAS
Jul. 17, 2024—Leadership Opportunity for Postdocs! SACNAS is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications to participate in the fourth annual Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI). PLI is a training opportunity for postdocs looking to develop their leadership skills and ability to bring their whole selves – including their culture – to work as an asset....
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program 2025 Applications
Jul. 17, 2024—Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine welcomes applications for its Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program. The application period is now open! The deadline to apply is **September 9, 2024**, and the 2025 session will last from **March 3, 2025** until **May 23, 2025**....
Stanford PRISM Applications Now Open!
Jul. 16, 2024—Are you considering continuing your training as a postdoc? Applications are now open for Stanford PRISM. PRISM is for graduate students from any field hoping to explore postdoctoral training at Stanford. PRISM candidates visit Stanford’s campus to meet with faculty and current postdocs to consider whether Stanford is a good fit for their next step. Deadline August 20, 2024. Please...
SACNAS Leadership Opportunity for Postdocs!
Jul. 16, 2024—SACNAS is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications to participate in the fourth annual Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI). PLI is a training opportunity for postdocs looking to develop their leadership skills and ability to bring their whole selves – including their culture – to work as an asset. PLI is a pre-conference...
UT Southwestern – opportunities for seeking postdoc mentors
Jul. 2, 2024—Exciting opportunities available at UT Southwestern for graduate students seeking postdoc mentors. See event flyer here Virtual Workshop: Pathway 2 Postdoc (P2P) We are hosting a virtual workshop, Pathway 2 Postdoc (P2P), designed for prospective postdoc candidates interested in pursuing postdoctoral training at UT Southwestern. The event is scheduled for October 15, 2024, from 11...
The Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences application open
Jul. 2, 2024—The Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences provides funding for scientists to receive postdoctoral training at leading research institutions in the United States. Through the program, The Pew Charitable Trusts has supported more than 250 outstanding young researchers, strengthening scientific communities across borders. Fellows who complete the two-year program and return to Latin America...
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF): Applications now OPEN!
Jul. 2, 2024—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the largest general scientific society in the world. The fellowship program offers hands-on opportunities to apply your scientific knowledge and technical skills to important societal challenges. As a fellow, you will serve a yearlong assignment in a selected area of the executive, legislative, or judicial...
In-Person Event: Rutgers Postdoc Peek
Jul. 1, 2024— Are you looking for a fantastic postdoc experience to launch your career? Apply to attend our in-person recruitment event to learn what makes Rutgers Health Newark campus an exceptional environment to be a postdoc! Up to 20 candidates will be selected to attend the all-expenses-paid event at Rutgers from September 25-26, 2024. Invited candidates will give 10 min platform talks,...
ASPIRE Internship: Distillery Writer, BioCentury, Inc., Redwood City, CA (remote)
Jun. 24, 2024—ASPIRE Internship Distillery Writer, BioCentury, Inc. Redwood City, CA (remote) July -December 2024 BioCentury is looking for an intern in a part-time role to write brief summaries of translationally relevant preclinical studies from top biomedical journals for our monthly Distillery feature. The position requires 10 hours of work per week, and can run from six months...
Apps Open for Torrey Pines Leadership Development Program
Jun. 24, 2024—The Foundations of Leadership Program, a Torrey Pines Leadership Development Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys, is now accepting applications. This year-long program, initially established in 2015, is designed specifically for postdocs and advanced graduate students. The purpose of the program is to learn more about your leadership style and the styles of others towards understanding...
Serve as a Judge for the SSMV High School Program Poster Session
Jun. 18, 2024—The Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach is looking for judges for this summer’s School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV)/ Research Experience for High School Students (REHSS) Symposium. This year’s symposium is on July 3rd from 8:00-11:30 am in Featheringill Hall. These rising high school seniors have conducted research in labs across campus...
ASPIRE Internship: Alzheimer’s Association, Scientific Conference Programming Intern (remote)
Jun. 17, 2024—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity Scientific Conference Programming Intern (remote) Alzheimer’s Association 225 North Michigan Avenue Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601 The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction...
New FASEB Advocacy Fellowship Trains Next Generation of Leaders
Jun. 17, 2024—It is increasingly important for scientists to engage directly with elected representatives, policymakers, and the broader public. Skills development in this area is rarely included in graduate school curricula and is unlike most scientific communication. To address this gap, FASEB launched the Howard Garrison Advocacy Fellowship in 2023. The program is designed to develop the next generation...
Volunteer to Conduct Science Demos for Nashville YWCA
Jun. 6, 2024—Consider putting your science knowledge to work with outreach opportunities with Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville. A local girls STEM camp will be held to uphold the mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Throughout the month of July, share your science knowledge at brief STEM demos at the YWCA Girls Inc Summer...
CDC Laboratory Leadership Service Fellowship program
May. 30, 2024—The CDC funds and supports post-doctoral fellows for 2 years, at no cost to the host institution. These PhD-level (biological sciences) fellows are expected to provide service towards the host institution and are assigned 10 key roles including laboratory operations and supervision, quality improvement, biosafety, communications and also laboratory / bench -specific work as well....
Effective Mentoring Strategies for Postdocs via GPAS
May. 22, 2024—Graduate & Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) is offering 2 opportunities this summer to explore foundational mentoring strategies for use now – as you supervise students and/or staff – and in your post-postdoc career. Two offerings – ONE 4 hour session on June 27 or ONE 4 hour session on July 16 (click appropriate link to...
New Science Journalism Master Class from The Open Notebook – How to Excel at Interviewing
May. 21, 2024—Wouldn’t it be nice if science journalists-in-training got to watch experienced reporters conduct interviews, the way novice doctors follow senior physicians around the hospital and watch them interact with patients? Well, here’s the next best thing. Drawing on the advice of the many science journalists whose insights inform The Open Notebook, this course cracks open these...