Announcements
Merck KGaA Innovation Cup Summer Camp for PhD Students and Postdocs
Nov. 13, 2023—From July, 20th – July, 26th 2024, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany will be hosting the Innovation Cup Summer Camp (http://innovationcup.merckgroup.com, http://innovationcup.emdgroup.com). The Innovation Cup is an initiative for post-graduate students in natural sciences, computer sciences, and business administration to attend a training program near Frankfurt, Germany. All travel, food and accommodation expenses are paid by us. The Innovation Cup...
Vault Career Guides available at the VU library
Nov. 13, 2023—The Vanderbilt University library has a wealth of career-related resources, including access to Vault’s industry and career guides. In addition to guides on job search skills topics like, “Behavioral Interviewing,” Vault has topical guides on a range of fields from the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry to Consulting. If you are interested in delving deeper into...
Data and Drinks Seminar
Nov. 9, 2023—Ever wonder what Biomedical PhD careers look like in the first 10 years after graduation? Do PhD students change career goals during grad school? If they change, why? How many people do a postdoc these days? How long do people stay in postdocs? What kinds of jobs are people in 1, 3, 5, and 10...
LaunchTN Hiring: Technology Advancement Fellows
Nov. 8, 2023—Launch Tennessee is piloting an effort to create a statewide technology transfer office through the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) to stimulate innovation and increase the diversity of the Tennessee intellectual property landscape. LaunchTN is seeking up to three highly motivated and innovative students to join our efforts.As a Technology Advancement Fellow, you will contribute to...
Gladstone Fellowship Program
Nov. 7, 2023—Applications are now open for the NOMIS–Gladstone Fellowship Program at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND). This interdisciplinary training and research program offers exceptional postdoctoral scientists the freedom to address big unanswered questions at the intersection of two or more scientific disciplines. Gladstone provides an ideal environment for training in integrative neuroscience with dedicated...
BWF Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program
Nov. 6, 2023—Applications are open for the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program (PDEP). Established in 2013, the PDEP provides $60,000 over three years to support the career development of underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows at degree granting institutions. The application deadline is January 18, 2024, by 3 pm ET. Frequently Asked Questions on eligibility, and nomination and application...
Apply to the ExCEL Scholar Award Competition
Nov. 4, 2023—The Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) ExCEL Committee is pleased to announce the second annual ExCEL Scholar Award Competition. The MECC is seeking mid- to late-stage postdoctoral researchers with outstanding research achievements who are preparing to transition into an independent position in academia. Selected candidates will be invited to present their research at the ExCEL Symposium...
Postdoctoral Fellowship – Systemic Autoimmunity Branch, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Nov. 4, 2023—The selected candidate will work on projects related to identifying mechanisms that lead to immune dysregulation , autoimmunity development and organ damage in systemic autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Information about the Systemic Autoimmunity Branch is available at https://www.niams.nih.gov/labs/kaplan-lab Qualifications PhD, MD or MD/PhD in areas related to Immunology, Molecular and Cell Biology and/or Vascular...
Science Policy Internship, Sponsored by Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Nov. 3, 2023—The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. We advocate for a federal policy climate that helps empower our nation’s biomedical and health research sectors as they work to accelerate medical progress. Job Summary Research!America is offering a paid, temporary full-time internship. Interns assist the organization in advancing...
ExCEL Scholar Award Competition for Mid- to Late-Stage Postdocs
Nov. 3, 2023—The Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) ExCEL Committee is pleased to announce the second annual ExCEL Scholar Award Competition. We are seeking mid- to late-stage postdoctoral researchers with outstanding research achievements who are preparing to transition into an independent position in academia. Selected candidates will be invited to present their research at the ExCEL...
American Society of Nephrology invites applications for Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Award
Oct. 30, 2023—The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) represents more than 21,000 kidney health professionals working to help people with kidney diseases and their families. The ASN invites applications for its Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Award Program, which will provide grants of up to $30,000 per year for up to two years to PhD students under the direction of a sponsor...
Rita Allen Foundation LOI process now open
Oct. 26, 2023—Applications for the 2024 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award in Pain are open through December 14, 2023. Since 2009, the Rita Allen Foundation has provided a special award for early-career leaders in basic pain research whose work holds high potential for uncovering new pathways to improve the treatment of chronic pain. The Foundation has awarded annually...
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship
Oct. 25, 2023—This 10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students at media organizations nationwide. Fellows use their academic training as they research, write, and report today’s headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate complex scientific issues to the public. AAAS works every day to increase public understanding of science and technology and to enhance communication among...
St. Jude Research Virtual Career, Education and Training Fair
Oct. 24, 2023—St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be hosting a virtual Research Career, Education and Training Fair on Wednesday, November 8, from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM CDT on the CareerEco platform. Registration is FREE through THIS LINK. This event is geared towards students, trainees and professionals in biomedical research, clinical research and research information technology looking for a career that makes...
Graduate Student Council presents 3MT Competition
Oct. 24, 2023—Interested in participating in a competition? The Graduate Student Council presents the 3MT Competition. Apply to participate in the competition or volunteer during the event by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Save the date! Date: November 10, 2023 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Venue: Student Life Center Find attached the program outline for the...
ELEVATE: Leadership Development for Graduate Students
Oct. 20, 2023—The GLI is launching a new cohort-based leadership program, ELEVATE: Enhancing Leadership through Exploration, Vision, Awareness, Teamwork, & Empowerment. Join us this spring for a unique interdisciplinary learning experience for graduate students. Application deadline: Monday, November 20th Why leadership development? Leadership development equips graduate students with skills beyond their technical training and academic expertise that will be...
UTSW-UTD FIRST program
Oct. 20, 2023—
Upcoming Webinar: Postdoctoral Opportunity at NIH & FDA: The Translational Science Interagency Fellowship
Oct. 18, 2023—The Translational Interagency Fellowship (TSIF) program is jointly sponsored by NCATS and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and aims to provide training in both translational science and regulatory science. Fellows will be trained in preclinical translational science, technology development, and regulatory science and review. “By combining training in translational science and research-related regulatory...
ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program
Oct. 18, 2023—Earlier this year, the American Society for Human Genetics (ASHG) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) announced a new partnership that strengthens and substantially expands the organizations’ joint genomics fellowship programs. The new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program provides training and career development in public policy, education and engagement, science communications and scientific administration....