‘Announcements’
Apply now for business module for scientists: Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
Apr. 18, 2016—This summer, the BRET Office of Career Development is offering a module for PhD students and postdocs in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, and biomedical engineering who are interested in entrepreneurship and commercialization of scientific innovations. The 2016 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization will run Mondays and Thursdays from June 6-July 28 (with a break the...
Apply for VU Program in Molecular Medicine
Apr. 13, 2016—The Vanderbilt Program in Molecular Medicine is a unique training program available to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the Biomedical Sciences at Vanderbilt University allowing for integration of thesis work with important clinical, disease-based areas. This program provides a supervised experience, including didactic and experiential courses, seminars and individual experiences, under the guidance of a...
Procter & Gamble hosts FIRST
Apr. 13, 2016—FIRST (Focusing on Industrial Recruitment of Scientific Talent) is a Procter & Gamble sponsored conference targeted to PhD and Postdocs in STEM fields to gain a deeper understanding about industrial research careers. P&G in collaboration with its minority scientists and the PhD recruiting office developed the conference 26 years ago (1990). The Conference will be...
Webinar: Building a Career Portfolio, via VU Alumni Association
Apr. 13, 2016—The Vanderbilt Alumni Association and VU Alumni Career Services are hosting a webinar of interest: Learn how to demonstrate your impact with a portfolio through this free webinar led by Tiffany Franklin (BA'96) on Tuesday, April 19 at 1pm EST. More information and registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/285055359395380995 Webinar Summary: Portfolios have grown in popularity in recent years...
Apply to be a White House Fellow, applications due April 17
Apr. 13, 2016—
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Distinguished Fellowships 2016
Apr. 13, 2016—Applications being accepted for the ORNL Distinguished Fellowships Oak Ridge National Laboratory is currently accepting applications for the Liane Russell, Eugene Wigner, Alvin Weinberg, and Alston Householder Distinguished Fellowships. The Distinguished Fellowships hire a limited number of outstanding early career scientists and engineers into research staff positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge,...
It’s Symposium time! 2016 brings Careers in Industry.
Apr. 11, 2016—The Annual Career Symposium is a large event to bring together PhD students and postdocs for 1 day of career and professional development. The Annual Symposium is typically attended by 300+ trainees. This year, the BRET Office of Career Development is excited to welcome research and development professionals in industry. The unique perspectives, as well as practical tips about applying to jobs...
Women’s Center Events: Equal Pay Day, more
Apr. 5, 2016—The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center is offering many events this month of interest to trainees: Equal Pay Day 2016 Tuesday, April 12 Equal Pay Day at Vanderbilt Discounts 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. In honor of Equal Pay Day, businesses near campus will be offering various discounts to Vanderbilt women. The list of participating businesses...
RCR Day 2016: May 16
Apr. 5, 2016—The annual full day RCR training is scheduled for Monday, May 16th from 8 am-5:30 pm in 208 LH. RCR Training Day FAQ's Pre-registration IS required by following this link- http://bit.ly/229Lx1D (also available on the RCR page of the BRET website) Once a participant has submitted their registration request (via the link above), they will be...
VU’s Institute of Digital Learning offering Fellowships
Apr. 4, 2016—The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning (VIDL) is pleased to announce the 2016-17 Graduate Fellows Program application is available on our website. This year’s deadline is April 22nd. Graduate Fellows Program: VIDL invites applications for graduate student fellowships for the 2016-2017 academic year. Stipends will be $5,500 per academic year (this is intended to reflect a roughly...
Q-Bio Conference, July 2016
Mar. 25, 2016—We are pleased to open registration and abstract submission for the 10th Annual q-bio Conference to be held at Vanderbilt University. Please consider joining us in Nashville and sending your trainees to this meeting! Specific conference information, abstract submission, and registration can be found http://vu.edu/qbio2016 Submit your abstracts now – there is no fee for abstract...
2016 National Public Health Week is April 4-8
Mar. 25, 2016—The week of April 4-8 is National Public Health Week and for the first time, the Vanderbilt MPH Program is hosting several events to celebrate.
Internship Opportunity: 2016 Technology Transfer Summer Internship Program
Mar. 21, 2016—Technology Transfer Summer Internship Program The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University has a 13 week technology transfer internship that runs from May 16th to August 8th. Technology transfer is the practice of transferring inventions from the research lab to the marketplace to benefit the public and is an interesting blend...
BEST Call for Bloggers
Mar. 21, 2016—Call for Bloggers Your school’s BEST career development program is part of a national NIH effort to help biomedical PhDs and postdocs prepare for a variety of career options. Only a handful of schools have programs like yours and we want to reach out to those of you interested in scientific communication and outreach careers...
NCATS Eli Lilly Externship Opportunity
Mar. 21, 2016—National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) Eli Lilly Externship Opportunity in Clinical and Translational Sciences Project Description This is an opportunity for an externship in clinical and translational sciences at Eli Lilly and Company for scholars, trainees and investigators of the NCATS, Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program. The externship will support...
BCG Virtual Workshop
Mar. 21, 2016—Join us for the BCG ADC Virtual Resume Workshop at 6 pm ET on March 22 to learn tips for translating your CV into a one-page business style resume. ADC consultants will shed light on this format from their own experiences both as candidates and now interviewers at BCG! If this time does not work for you, you may...
Adjunct Teaching Opportunity: Austin Peay State University, College of Science and Mathematics, Clarksville, TN
Mar. 17, 2016—Austin Peay State University Adjunct Teaching Positions 601 College Street Clarksville, TN 37044 Are you interested in gaining college teaching experience? There is an immediate need for graduate students and/or postdocs to serve as adjunct professors in the College of Science and Mathematics at Austin Peay State University for the 2016-2017 school year. APSU is a public university with over 10,000 students...
SBIR Road Tour: America’s Largest Seed Fund is Coming to Nashville, TN!
Mar. 16, 2016—Are you an Innovator? Entrepreneur? Researcher? Small Technology Firm? Could you or your company use up to $1.5 million in research funding? If Yes, SAVE THE DATE SOUTH EAST TOUR Nashville, TN | April 20th, 2016 Powered by Launch Tennessee Discounts available through LaunchTN for Vanderbilt graduate students, see below for details! The SBIR Road...
Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 16-19, 2016
Mar. 7, 2016—ACRP 2016 Meeting & Expo April 16-19, 2016 Atlanta, Georgia The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Meeting & Expo is uniquely focused on supporting the professional growth and development of individuals conducting clinical trials through education, exchange, and peer-to-peer engagement. ACRP's Meeting & Expo is the largest annual clinical research education and networking event solely focused on the...
Master’s of Entrepreneurship Program at University of Notre Dame
Mar. 7, 2016—ESTEEM is an 11-month entrepreneurship master’s program designed to instill the specific skills required to launch a business. ESTEEM puts students in the middle of real-time startup development, and a network of investors and alumni are available to help launch ventures inspired by students' capstone projects. Previously open only to those with undergraduate STEM degrees, the program is now...