‘Announcements’
Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) “Virtual Panel” for Finalists
Apr. 17, 2014—The PMF Advisory Council at the State Department and USAID is hosting a Google+ Hangout for 2014 PMF finalists on Wednesday, April 23, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST. This “virtual panel” will include a diverse group of past and present State/USAID PMFs to provide Finalists with perspectives on common questions about getting a job...
D.C. Internship with Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal Relations
Apr. 15, 2014—Vanderbilt University’s Washington, D.C.-based Office of Federal Relations is seeking an enthusiastic Vanderbilt University student interested in higher education and science public policy for a summer internship. This internship will provide you with a firsthand look at the federal policymaking process and the role that advocates play in influencing public policy. As one of the...
Join the 2014-2015 PhD Career Connections Committee!
Apr. 12, 2014—If you’re interested in being a part of the BRET Office of Career Development PhD Career Connections planning committee, now is the time to volunteer! Choose topics, plan events, and invite and coordinate speakers for the 2014-2015 PhD Career Connections series. For more information and to be a part of this team, contact Kate Stuart...
Product Development and the Innovation Process for Research, online sessions
Apr. 8, 2014—Five online sessions from April 15-April 29 (5pm CST) covering best practices and effective tools to develop breakthrough and innovative products for researchers and graduate students. Led by the National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer Course Description: This course will expose SBIR researchers and graduate students to technology transfer and technology commercialization best practices that...
Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
Apr. 4, 2014—Dissertation Writers’ RetreatMay 12-16, 20149:00am-4:00pm Sponsored by the Writing Studio, the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School, and the Graduate Development Network PhD students often use their summers to make significant headway on their dissertations. This May, the Writing Studio will help to start the summer off right for a select group of...
Henrietta H. Fore Women in Science Fellowship
Mar. 25, 2014—Fellowship Goal: To improve international scientific cooperation between women scientistsThe CRDF Global Henrietta H. Fore Women in Science Fellowship will be awarded for the first time in 2014. The first fellow will focus on expanding opportunities for women scientists around the world to collaborate in science and engineering. Specifically, the fellow will conduct research on opportunities and impediments to international...
Clinical and Translational Research Course for PhD Students
Mar. 25, 2014—The NIH Clinical Center invites you to learn the process of clinical and translational research from concept to implementation in the annual two-week intensive traning course: July 7-18, 201410 Sessions9am-5pm dailyNational Institutes of Health, Main Campus, Bethesda, MD Deadline is April 1, 2014.http://cc.nih.gov/training/phdcourse The course is offered by the Clinical Center at no cost. Participants...
Scientist in the Classroom Information Session
Mar. 25, 2014—Are you interested in teaching or learning how to communicate science but don’t know where to begin? Then join the Center for Science Outreach and your peers for an informational session on how to get started. Learn how you can get involved in the Nashville community by working with K-8 students and teaching science one day a week. We are currently accepting applications for interested graduate...
Webinar: “Thinking Outside the Lab, finding a fulfilling non-research career”
Mar. 24, 2014—Wondering where can a Ph.D. take you today? Is there life beyond the bench? Absolutely! There are now more non-research jobs for STEM professionals than ever before—in private industry, public policy, government, nonprofit, journalism, grants management, analytics, and a host of emerging career paths. Learn what mix of skills, experience and preparation you need to...
The program announcement for the individual postdoctoral NRSA fellowship (F32) has been reissued
Mar. 20, 2014—The NIH recently reissued the program announcement for the F32 postdoctoral NRSA fellowship. The new program announcement, PA-14-149, is effective with the April 8, 2014, application deadline. The changes are in response to the recommendations made by the Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group of the Advisory Committee to the Director, NIH. As always, before applying for an F32 NRSA, be...
Predoctoral NRSA fellowships (F30 and F31) now funded by nearly all NIH institutes
Mar. 20, 2014—Effective with the April 8 submission deadline, nearly all the NIH institutes and centers will now fund individual predoctoral NRSA fellowships (F30 and F31 mechanisms)! This is exciting news for predoctoral fellows, as previous to this change, only about half of the NIH institutes funded F30 and F31 predoctoral NRSAs. This change is in response to the...
“Put Your PhD to Work” with Peter Fiske
Mar. 20, 2014— The Graduate Student Council also has the pleasure of welcoming renowned career specialist Peter Fiske, Ph.D. to the Vanderbilt GSC’s 3MT. He has written two books about professionalization, and has had a myriad of experiences from working in the White House and at the Pentagon, publishing in high impact journals like Science, and helping found...
Volunteers Needed for Aspirnaut™ Program
Mar. 13, 2014—Volunteers Needed for Aspirnaut™ Beaming of STEM Labs to Rural America. Aspirnaut is entering its 5th year of beaming hands-on inquiry-based STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) labs to rural Tennessee, Arkansas, Maine. Videoconferencing to youth in 3rd-8th grades is the perfect opportunity for post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students to gain valuable teaching experience and to help supplement...
Internship Opportunity: Technology Transfer Summer Internship Program
Mar. 13, 2014—Technology Transfer Summer Internship Program The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University has a paid 12 week summer technology transfer internship that runs from May 19th 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...
Versatile PhD’s “PhD Career Finder”
Mar. 11, 2014—Learn more through Versatile PhD’s Career Finder:
Insight Healthcare seminar, McKinsey & Company
Mar. 5, 2014—June 26-29, 2014, in Philadelphia, PA Sponsored by McKinsey & Company, Insight Healthcare is a three-day insider’s look into management consulting for medical students, interns, residents and fellows, PhDs and post-docs in healthcare-related disciplines. This comprehensive seminar will cover a range of topics important to those who are exploring alternative career possibilities. The agenda will...
FDA Commissioner’s Fellowship Program
Mar. 5, 2014—Touch the Lives of All Americans! FDA invites outstanding healthcare professionals, scientists, and engineers to apply to its two-year Fellowship Program, where they will receive regulatory science training and the chance to conduct cutting-edge research on targeted scientific, policy, or regulatory issues under the mentorship of an FDA senior scientist. Coursework & Preceptorship The FDA Commissioner’s Fellowship program...
Applications are now being accepted for paid summer internships in R&D at Procter & Gamble
Mar. 4, 2014—Procter & Gamble offers paid summer internship opportunities in Research & Development for doctoral students at their corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, search for them by requisition ID at the P&G careers website. RND – PhD – Doctoral Internship – Chemistry (Requisition ID: RND00002615) RND...
Beyond the Lab: Seth Ogden
Feb. 28, 2014—Watch the latest Beyond the Lab video interview with Seth Ogden, 2009 Cancer Biology alumnus who is currently a patent attorney with Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett, and Dunner.
ASM Headquarter (HQ) Fellowship Program
Feb. 28, 2014—The purpose of ASM HQ Fellowship Program is to provide an intense and multi-faceted training experience for individuals who will have completed a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.V.M., D.D.S., or equivalent) by June 2014 or are currently in post-doctoral degree training and are interested in exploring careers outside the traditional academic environment. The program is...