‘ASPIRE Programs’
ASPIRE Cafe: Fellowships & NRSAs to Fund Your Postdoctoral Training
Jul. 1, 2020—Thursday, October 14, 2021 11:00am Location: Light Hall 419 BCD Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration Join Kim Petrie, Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, for a virtual session about applying for postdoctoral fellowships and especially NIH F32 National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) to...
Wednesday Afternoons with ASPIRE
Jun. 30, 2020—Since the ASPIRE Bistro, Job Search Series, and Cafe seminars are on a summer hiatus until August, join us on Wednesday afternoons for an open hour of Q&A. Bring your career exploration questions for an open 60 minutes with at least two members of the ASPIRE Team! Zoom log-in and information is below. Questions? Email...
ASPIRE Cafe: How to Give a Chalk Talk
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday December 9, 2021 11:00am Light Hall 407 Featuring a faculty panel Description: A chalk talk is an informal presentation and discussion of your research program given during a faculty interview. This is your opportunity to shine, to distinguish yourself from other top applicants and show how you fit with the department and institution. Come...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: K Awards-Which One is Right for You?
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:00am Zoom Description: Please join Abigail Brown Ph.D., BRET Director of Outcomes Research, to learn the basics about the different types of K awards, from institutional (K12) to K99 awards Registration required to receive Zoom information For more information on upcoming sessions: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/aspire-cafe-for-postdoctoral-fellows/
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Grant Resources at Vanderbilt
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:00am Light Hall 411 Description: Please join Abigail Brown Ph.D., BRET, Director, Outcomes Research to learn how Vanderbilt can help you write your grant: a focus on resources for writing career development or R grants. Will cover the many grant writing resources available to Vanderbilt researchers to help produce strong...
ASPIRE Cafe: What to Expect from a Faculty Interview
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday October 28, 2021 11:00am Light Hall 202 Featuring a faculty panel Bring your questions and hear from a panel of faculty members who have been both interviewer and interviewee as they share their experiences and insights into the faculty interview process. For more information on upcoming sessions: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/aspire-cafe-for-postdoctoral-fellows/
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Preparing a Faculty Position Application Package
Jun. 29, 2020—Thursday September 9, 2021 11:00am Location Light Hall 202 Featuring a faculty panel Description: Please join our faculty panel as they share their tips and strategies for preparing a faculty position application package that will make you stand out in a positive way. They will share their perspective as a newly hired faculty member who...
Need a space during a meeting with the ASPIRE Team?
Jun. 26, 2020—We know that sometimes it is hard to talk confidentially about your career in this unprecedented time of Zoom, especially when you are in the lab surrounded by your colleagues. If you are on campus and need a quiet place to have your Zoom meeting with an ASPIRE team member, let us know and we...
ASPIRE Internship: Science Communication Internship, VI4, PMI, VUMC
Jun. 19, 2020—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Science Communication Intern Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology, and Inflammation (VI4) Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, VUMC PMI/VI4 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is looking for a Science Communication Intern. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to VI4’s mission of training the next generation of scientists and physicians and...
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: BioCentury Inc., Data Analyst Intern
Jun. 15, 2020—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: BioCentury Inc. Data Analyst Intern July-Sept 2020 BioCentury is pursuing numerous initiatives involving machine learning, big data, data science, target science, and more, and is looking for interns in a part-time data entry and analyst role to interpret and validate business data as well as scientific content. Now in its 27th year,...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: A Fair Look-How to Review a Paper
Apr. 24, 2020—Thursday, March 3, 2022 11:00 am Light Hall 214 Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Reviewing scientific manuscripts is an important skill to develop during your training, is a critical service to the scientific community that...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: The Next Step- Applying for a Postdoc or Your Post-Grad Job
Apr. 24, 2020—Thursday, October 7, 2021 11am Light Hall 419 BCD Thursday, April 7, 2022 11am Virtual (register to join virtually) Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D, Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) to discuss how to begin preparing for your next position. When should you apply? ...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: Preparing to Mentor
Apr. 9, 2020—Thursday, May 5, 2022 11am Light Hall 214 Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Louise B. McGavock Professor Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development, as she shares tips and strategies for mentoring undergraduate and rotation students. Learning how to help others learn, grow, and be more effective will...
ASPIRE Cafe: Fellowships and F32 NRSAs
Apr. 6, 2020—Wednesday, May 13, 2020 2:00pm-3:00pm Virtual Session ***Although this event has previously been a drop-in event, please note that since they are now virtual, we are requesting a registration so we may provide you a Zoom log-in.** Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration Join Kim...
ASPIRE Cafe: Exploring and Preparing for Faculty Careers
Apr. 6, 2020—Thursday, May 27, 2021 11:00am Virtual Session ***Although this event has previously been a drop-in event, please note that since they are now virtual, we are requesting a registration so we may provide you a Zoom log-in.*** Kathy Gould, Ph.D.,Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department...
ASPIRE Internship: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance TSC Academy Project Assistant
Mar. 27, 2020—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance TSC Academy Project Assistant 8737 Colesville Road, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) is the only US-based national organization dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), while improving the lives of those affected. Founded in 1974, it...
ASPIRE Internship: Health Research Alliance (HRA) – Coordinator for Biomedical Nonprofits’ Professional Meeting
Feb. 13, 2020—Health Research Alliance (HRA) – Coordinator for Biomedical Nonprofits’ Professional Meeting ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Health Research Alliance (HRA) Coordinator, professional meeting for scientific nonprofits Reston, Virginia Are you curious about career opportunities in the nonprofit world? Many biomedical research nonprofits employ PhD scientists to manage grants portfolios, oversee scientific programs, and lead communication efforts within...
A few questions with February PhD Career Stories speaker Dr. Jennifer Sparks
Jan. 23, 2020—Dr. Jennifer Sparks will be our featured ASPIRE PhD Career Stories Speaker for the month of February. We asked her a few questions prior to her visit. See what she had to say below, and be sure to attend her talk on February 7th! Registration requested.
ASPIRE PhD Career Stories: Jennifer S. Sparks, PhD
Jan. 13, 2020—Come hear more about a career in defense/intelligence. Find out from Dr. Jennifer Sparks about what her role entails and how you can use your PhD in this area. Check out Dr. Sparks bio below and be sure to register for this event. Registration is requested Dr. Jennifer Sparks works for the Defense Threat Reduction...
Apply now! ASPIRE Mock Interview Day, March 9th
Jan. 13, 2020—The ASPIRE Program is hosting its first Mock Interview Day on March 9, 2020, from 2:00-5:00 pm. This event will provide biomedical PhD students and postdocs the opportunity to practice their interview skills with Nashville-area employers and alumni, and receive valuable feedback. Participants will have up to 4 mock interviews, each lasting about 20 minutes....