Announcements

Awesome speaker alert! Due to the ice storms, Dan Beaudry will now be joining us on Thursday, March 26th at 2:30pm. VU alum and author of Power Ties: The International Student’s Guide to Finding a Job in the U.S., will present on job search strategies and navigating the U.S. Read More

The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every discipline and the next round of funding will be awarded in Spring 2026:… Read More

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… Read More

FUEL YOUR RESEARCH The VICTR Resource Fair Flyer – 2026 Join us at the VICTR Resource Fair on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Light Hall, VUMC | North Lobby. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect, explore valuable resources, and discover tools… Read More

Calling all budding science writers! Applications for our paid London-based internship, starting in June, are now open. Deadline: 9 March 2026 Full info here: https://lnkd.in/e7vid7pX Nature News Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme London, UK – Hybrid Working… Read More

  PhD to Passport- Careers in Europe Virtual Symposium Considering a science career in Europe? Join our 2-day virtual symposium (March 4–5) designed to connect U.S.-based PhD scientists with biomedical career pathways across Europe. ✈️ PhD to Passport (P2P) is a virtual career exploration and networking series that connects… Read More

ASPIRE UP: K Awards… From K12 to K99! Join the BRET Office for the next ASPIRE UP session featuring Abigail Brown, PhD, Director of Outcomes Research, to learn the basics of NIH K awards — from institutional career development programs (K12) to… Read More

Join the Vanderbilt Science Policy Group for a ‘Writing Effective Op-Eds’ workshop! Come and learn the essential skills for communicating science to the public. Monday, March 2 from 5:30-6:30PM in 407 Light Hall. Read More

The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NCI-supported, independent investigators. This program is designed for postdoctoral fellows with research and/or clinical doctoral degrees who do not require an extended period… Read More

Nucleate PATH’s is an 8-week virtual training program for exceptional PhD students and postdocs pursuing careers in biotech VC, combining seminars and team-based projects with direct mentorship from active investment partners at leading firms and hands-on exposure to the full investment lifecycle—from sourcing and thesis-building to diligence and boardroom dynamics. Read More