‘Career Options: Government Administration’
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...
Special issue of Developmental Biology devoted to career paths in science
Sep. 22, 2023—Are you exploring career options in science? Check out this special “Careers Beyond the Bench” issue of Developmental Biology. It features short, first-person perspective articles about different career paths. What makes this special issue “special” compared to other career exploration resources is that the writers describe their career path and career decision points in detail,...
Job opportunity: National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Scientific Review Officers
Sep. 19, 2023—We’re seeking highly qualified scientists to serve as scientific review officers in the Scientific Review Branch (SRB) of our Division of Extramural Activities. SRB conducts the initial evaluation for scientific and technical merit of applications for funding through grants and cooperative agreements in areas of research that NIGMS supports. The SRB’s key mission is to ensure that...
Presidential Management Fellowship program application open- great for transitioning to government
Sep. 5, 2023—The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program Class of 2024 Application opens September 12, 2023, and runs until September 25, 2023 (opening and closing at Noon Eastern Time). The application will be accessible via an announcement on USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov) once the application opens. Changes effective with the 2024 Application will be listed under the “What’s New for...
Job Opportunity: DARPA Innovation Fellowship
Sep. 8, 2022—What is the DARPA Innovation Fellowship? The DARPA Innovation Fellowship is a two-year position at DARPA for early career scientists and engineers. The fellows will develop and manage a portfolio of high-impact, exploratory efforts to identify breakthrough technologies for the Department of Defense. Why become a DARPA Innovation Fellow? Fellows will push the limits of...
NIH OSP Now Recruiting for Multiple Job Opportunities
Aug. 16, 2022—Do you like a fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on the health of the Nation? If so, a career in the NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP) might be the place for you. OSP leads in the development of new research policies and programs for some of the most pressing biomedical...
Jobs With the Federal Government, Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services, OITE, NIH May 31, 2022
Jun. 15, 2022—CAREERS IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: OPTIONS AND APPLYING WORKSHOP/SEMINAR: JOB SEARCH SKILLS Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA925nKV3QY May 31, 2022 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Speaker(s): Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services This event is recommended for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows; NIH Staff Scientist/Staff Clinician. In this “How to” workshop, we will examine career options for biomedical scientists in...
ORISE Fellowship Participation Program (BARDA)
Mar. 12, 2022—ORISE Fellowship Participation Program (BARDA) The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is seeking students and post-graduate fellows through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Research Participation Program. This fellowship identifies new talent, bringing in members of the academic community to participate in programs, projects and activities to support BARDA’s mission...
Applications for the 2022-2023 White House Fellowship are Open
Nov. 1, 2021—APPLICATIONS FOR 2021-2022 WHITE HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ARE OPEN Applications for the 2022-2023 White House Fellowship are open, and the application deadline is January 7, 2022. The program was established in 1964 and serves to provide U.S citizens an opportunity to work full-time with members of the cabinet, senior White House staff, and other leaders at...
PhD Career Stories: Two Panels on Career Paths in Science Policy
Sep. 30, 2021—This month, the BRET Career Development ASPIRE Program is joining with the Vanderbilt and VUMC Offices of Federal Relations and other campus partners to bring you two virtual panels about career paths in science policy. The first virtual panel features science policy professionals who work for advocacy organizations, Congress, and government relations firms. The second...
2020 Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy Virtual Seminars
Sep. 25, 2020—The VU and VUMC Offices of Federal Relations, together with several campus partners including the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program, are hosting two virtual events this fall for the Vanderbilt community to learn more about federal STEM policy and advocacy, and careers in science policy. October 19: Panel discussion with AAAS Science &...
Vanderbilt Takes on Capitol Hill A Look Inside Science Policy for Students and Fellows
Sep. 18, 2020—This article was originally published in the Results & Discussion newsletter, Spring 2019, Issue 9. By Colbie Chinowsky, Graduate Student The BRET Office of Career Development and the Graduate School took to the road in October 2018 to further their combined mission of empowering and preparing Ph.D. and postdoctoral trainees for careers within the biomedical...
Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) 2021 Application Informational Webinars
Jun. 29, 2020—During the month of September 2020, the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program will be hosting an informational webinar every Tuesday for potential applicants of the upcoming PMF Class of 2021 Application. The PMF Class of 2021 Application is scheduled to open at Noon (ET), Wednesday, September 30, 2020, and close at Noon (ET), Wednesday, October...
Great science policy career guide from the California Council on Science & Technology
Feb. 20, 2020—This terrific guide from the California Council on Science & Technology contains great profiles of science policy professionals, describes career trajectories in science policy and government, and lists science policy fellowships. Check it out! https://ccst.us/wp-content/uploads/CCST-Alumni-Science-Policy-Career-Guide-Feb-2020.pdf
Job Opportunity: Grassroots Advocacy (Senior) Associate, American Physical Society’s Office of Government Affairs, Washington, DC
Feb. 8, 2019—Grassroots Advocacy (Senior) Associate – Leading Government Affairs Office Competitive pay, excellent benefits The American Physical Society’s Office of Government Affairs is looking for an enthusiastic, engaging and results-oriented Grassroots Advocacy Associate/Senior Associate, depending on experience, to educate and mobilize APS members on federal policy issues impacting the physics community. The (Senior) Associate will be...
VSPG hosts Christina West from Vanderbilt University’s Office of Federal Relations
Mar. 14, 2018—"VSPG will be meeting with Christina West, assistant vice chancellor for federal relations in Vanderbilt's Office of Federal Relations on April 12th, 4-5pm CST, in LH 306A/B. Read more about Christina and the Office of Federal Relations here: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/federalrelations/aboutus/christina.php Please use this link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LXWR37N) to register for the event to give us a head count. Pre-registration is NOT REQUIRED...
The Presidential Management Fellows Class of 2018 application deadline has been extended!
Oct. 31, 2017—The Presidential Management Fellows Program Office is extending the Application Period for the PMF Class of 2018 to Noon EST on Monday, November 6th to allow for applicants in areas impacted by recent natural disasters sufficient time to complete an application. The application period will be extended for all applicants. For any individuals in impacted...
AAU Vice President for Policy Toby Smith to talk, Nov 6
Oct. 24, 2017—US Science Policy: Advocating for Science in an Era of Polarized Politics and Constrained Budgets Featuring Toby Smith, Vice President for Policy at the Association of American Universities Monday, November 6 10:45am Wilson 103 Register here. Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Graduate School, BRET Office of Career Development, Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations, the College of...