‘Announcements’
The eligibility criteria for the K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award have changed
Jan. 16, 2014—The NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award began in 2006 as a grant mechanism that supports young scientists in transitioning from postdoctoral training to an independent research career. Recently, the parent program announcement for the K99/R00 award was resissued (see PA-14-042). The new PA spells out new eligibility requirements and describes the ideal candidate in...
Health Communications Internship Program (HCIP), National Cancer Institute
Jan. 15, 2014—The National Cancer Institute is accepting applications for its 2014 HCIP class. Health Communications Internship Program (HCIP) Applications for the 2014 term are due by March 4th. Apply online! See website for further details. http://hcip.nci.nih.gov The National Cancer Institute (NCI), the largest of the 27 institutes and centers comprising the National Institutes of Health (NIH),...
The Liane B. Russell Fellowship
Jan. 14, 2014—OAK RIDGE National Laboratory The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has established a new distinguished research award: The Liane B. Russell Fellowship, named for groundbreaking female geneticist Liane Russell. Commencing 2014, this prestigious award is designed to attract a world-class and diverse workforce of early career researchers in all fields of science and engineering. Fellows will conduct...
PhD and Master’s Virtual Career Fair
Jan. 10, 2014—Meet employers live in a virtual setting… Open to PhD & Master’s Students, Postdocs, and Alumni. Sponsored by the Graduate Career Consortium Schools To register and for more information, visit the Career Eco site.
Two opportunities available with the Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance
Jan. 2, 2014—As a part of the ongoing efforts by the India Alliance to encourage Clinical and Public health research in India, the Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance have come up with two initiatives; 1) Two Year Research Training Fellowships for Clinicians, and 2) Early, Intermediate and Senior Fellowship schemes for Clinicians and Public Health researchers. (Separate Competition) Both the competitions launched on...
Postdocs can apply now for the AAI Public Policy Fellows Program
Dec. 17, 2013—Postdoctoral fellows and other early career scientists with an immunology background and interest in science policy are invited to apply for the 2014 AAI Public Policy Fellows Program. The PPFP provides postdoctoral fellows and other junior scientists who are committed to a career in biomedical research with the opportunity to learn about and participate in the...
Applications open for the California Science and Technology Policy Fellowship
Dec. 16, 2013—Offered by the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), the California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships place professional scientists and engineers in the California State Legislature for one-year appointments. These professional development opportunities enable fellows to work hands on with policy-makers to develop solutions to complex scientific and technical issues facing California through their interaction...
ASM Kadner Institute for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scientists in Preparation for Careers in Microbiology
Dec. 16, 2013—The goal of the ASM Kadner Institute is to give senior graduate students and early-career postdoctoral fellows hands-on training to develop the skills needed for a successful career in microbiology, and to introduce them to the broad range of careers in the field. The Institute takes place as an intensive, five-day workshop that mixes formal presentations,...
Predoctoral Funding Opportunity: ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship
Dec. 16, 2013—The ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship is aimed at highly competitive graduate students who are enrolled in a Ph.D. program and who have completed their graduate course work in the microbiological sciences. The goal of the fellowship is to increase the number of underrepresented groups completing doctoral degrees in the microbiological sciences. The program provides a total stipend...
*NEW* Spanish Language Fellows Initiative to be part of AAAS Mass Media Fellowship Program
Dec. 16, 2013—AAAS is recruiting Spanish Language Fellows to participate in its prestigious Mass Media Fellowship Program. AAAS wishes to focus on serving the growing Latino populations of the U.S. by supporting science communication and education in the language of those communities and by addressing issues of importance to the communities. For the first time, they are recruiting...
Life as a core facility director
Dec. 9, 2013—What is it like to direct a research core facility in academia? Watch the new Beyond the Lab interview with Dr. Rob Carnahan, Director of the Antibody and Protein Resource Core at Vanderbilt University.
Apply for the Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award to receive a travel award to DC
Nov. 25, 2013—Graduate students in the biological sciences who have demonstrated initiative and leadership in science policy can apply today for the Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award. Recipients obtain first-hand experience at the interface of science and public policy. Winners will receive a trip to Washington, DC, to participate in the Biological and Ecological Sciences Coalition Congressional Visits Day, an annual...
PhD Career Connections on Science Outreach and Education is rescheduled for December 11
Nov. 25, 2013—The October 2013 PhD Career Connections about Science Outreach & Education has been rescheduled for December 11 at 4:00PM in 415A-D Light Hall. Speakers include alumni Dr. Melissa Fischer and Dr. Kimberly Mulligan, and Dr. Kristin McGraner, Executive Director of Nashville’s STEM-focused charter middle school, STEM Preparatory Academy. Advance registration is requested at http://phdcced-outreach.eventbrite.com. Please...
The next installment of “Beyond the Lab” is now available, featuring Dr. Amy Moore, Director of Research Programs at Georgia Research Alliance
Nov. 22, 2013—The next installment of our new Beyond the Lab video series is now available online. In this interview, postdoctoral alumnus Dr. Amy Moore describes her career trajectory in research administration. Watch as Amy describes how she identified career options and conducted her job search, and what she does in her job as Director of Research Programs...
New Beyond the Lab video series interviews VU PhD alumni about their career path
Nov. 11, 2013—Check out our new Beyond the Lab video series showcasing the careers of our PhD and postdoctoral alumni! In Beyond the Lab, the BRET Office of Career Development interviews Vanderbilt PhD and postdoctoral alumni about their career path since leaving VU. Each 10-20 minute video features a different alumnus describing his or her job and providing advice...
Funding Opportunity for late-stage postdoctoral fellows conducting clinical and translational research
Nov. 6, 2013—The Vanderbilt Clinical and Translational Research Scholars Program (VCTRS) and the Vanderbilt Physician Scientist Development Program (VPSD) are currently accepting applications for the year beginning July 1, 2014. The single application process is streamlined to simultaneously consider applicants for both programs. Prospective applicants, who are cleared by their Department Chair to proceed, must indicate their...
International Opportunities: A Going Global Workshop
Nov. 6, 2013—Are you an American student or postdoc looking for employment abroad? Are you an international student or postdoc looking for employment in the US? Don’t miss this workshop on November 13 about Going Global, a valuable resource for your international job search. Going Global, a service provided to Vanderbilt students at no cost by the...
2013 Career Symposium presentations are now posted online
Oct. 23, 2013—If you missed the 2013 BRET Career Symposium, Influencing Human Health with Your PhD Degree, the presentations are now available to view online at https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-symposium2013/agenda. You can view the presentations by clicking on the speaker name. The Symposium speakers addressed careers ranging from global health to drug development, and they included: Linda Distlerath, Senior Counselor, Worldwide...
International Research Opportunity for PhD students – Chateaubriand Fellowship
Oct. 22, 2013—The Chateaubriand Fellowship – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) – is a grant offered by the Office for Science and Technology (OST) of the Embassy of France in the United States. The Chateaubriand Fellowship aims to initiate or reinforce collaborations, partnerships or joint projects by encouraging exchange at the doctoral level. To that end, the OST supports PhD students who...
Presidential Management Fellows program now accepting applications
Oct. 2, 2013—The Class of 2014 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program Application is now open. Applications are due by 11:59PM (EST) on October 15, 2013. You may access the application on www.USAJOBS.gov, or from the PMF homepage, www.PMF.gov. Remember to study the PMF Assessment Preparation Guide (available at http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/assessment-process.aspx) before you begin the on-line assessment portion of the application. NEW...