‘Career Options: Science Policy’
VSPG Monthly Meeting and Advocacy Training
Mar. 22, 2025—Vanderbilt Science Policy Group nows meet the last Wednesday of every month at 5pm witt the next meeting on Wednesday 26th at 5pm in Light Hall 412! The discussion will focus on fellowships and opportunities in science policy. VSPG has also partnered with the national science policy network to attend their Advocacy Training for Scientists...
VSPG General Body Meeting: Feb 26
Feb. 20, 2025— Join the Vanderbilt Science Policy Group for a General Body Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 5:00-6:00pm in Light Hall 437.
VU sponsoring graduate students to attend 2025 AAAS CASE workshop
Jan. 25, 2025—Vanderbilt University will be selecting and sponsoring up to four graduate students to attend the 2025 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C., from April 6-9, 2024. Hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the CASE workshop is an opportunity for students in STEM and social science disciplines...
NOW HIRING! Senior Specialist – Policy Communications and Engagement, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Oct. 17, 2024—Senior Specialist, Policy Communications and Engagement: Join the AAMC Public Affairs Team! The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming healthcare by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care. The Government Relations unit at AAMC seeks a Senior Specialist in Policy Communications and Engagement, to...
NOW HIRING: Public Affairs Associate – American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Oct. 17, 2024—Join the ASBMB Public Affairs Team! Public Affairs Associate Position Summary Are you passionate about driving science policy and advocacy? The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) is looking for a dynamic Public Affairs Associate. In this role, you’ll assist in the development and execution of ASBMB public affairs programs, manage committee operations,...
Two NEW Exciting Funding Opportunities from Research America!
Oct. 14, 2024—Exciting Opportunity: Apply for the Research America Civic Engagement Microgrant Program 2024-2025! We are thrilled to announce that Research America’s Civic Engagement Microgrant Program, now in its seventh year, is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 cohort! This program provides funding to groups led by STEMM graduate students, post-docs, and professional students in STEMM fields for projects related to public engagement. The 2024-2025 microgrants are generously funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Over the years, past grantees have developed and led various high-impact projects such as: organizing roundtable discussions with community members and public officials about local concerns sharing the wonder of science with K-12 students creating compelling podcasts about science topics using data visualization to address public health concerns and MUCH more! Participation in the microgrant program allows early career researchers to build transferable skills and gain relevant experience for professional opportunities both inside and outside of academia. You will receive guidance and support from Research America staff and build connections with other participants across the country. Curriculum in Science Communication and Public Engagement Skills: Research...
Presidential Management Fellowship program application open- great for transitioning to government
Sep. 4, 2024—The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program Class of 2024 Application opens September 4, 2024, and runs until September 18, 2024 (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 2025 Application will be listed under the “What’s New for...
Apply now for the 2024 Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look
Jul. 31, 2024—If you’re interested in a career in science policy or research advocacy, you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. FEDERAL STEM POLICY & ADVOCACY: AN INSIDE THE BELTWAY LOOK OCTOBER 10-11, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. Hosted by...
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program 2025 Applications
Jul. 17, 2024—Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine welcomes applications for its Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program. The application period is now open! The deadline to apply is **September 9, 2024**, and the 2025 session will last from **March 3, 2025** until **May 23, 2025**....
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF): Applications now OPEN!
Jul. 2, 2024—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the largest general scientific society in the world. The fellowship program offers hands-on opportunities to apply your scientific knowledge and technical skills to important societal challenges. As a fellow, you will serve a yearlong assignment in a selected area of the executive, legislative, or judicial...
New FASEB Advocacy Fellowship Trains Next Generation of Leaders
Jun. 17, 2024—It is increasingly important for scientists to engage directly with elected representatives, policymakers, and the broader public. Skills development in this area is rarely included in graduate school curricula and is unlike most scientific communication. To address this gap, FASEB launched the Howard Garrison Advocacy Fellowship in 2023. The program is designed to develop the next generation...
Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Early Career Summit Series
May. 9, 2024—Registration is open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Early Career Summit Series sponsored by Research!America. This virtual summer series will feature a career panel highlighting multiple careers in science, health, and research, and sessions about communicating research, how to build a strong resume, how to transform science into entrepreneurship, and so much more....
Apply for the California Council on Science and Technology Fellows Program
Dec. 6, 2023—Every year, California decision makers must make critical decisions on a number of complex and dynamic issues facing our state, such as the state’s water supply, energy grid, and public health. To help address this, the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program annually recruits and trains a cohort of fifteen PhD scientists and engineers...
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,...
NIH Office of Science Policy recruiting for multiple positions
Aug. 29, 2023—Do you like a fast-paced environment where your work drives evidence-based policies to support the health of the Nation? If so, a career in the NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP) might be the place for you. OSP works across the biomedical research enterprise to ensure NIH policy evolves in tandem with rapidly advancing science and technology....
2024 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
Aug. 7, 2023—The application for the 2024 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is now open! We are seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options outside of academia or industry. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the...
Join Life Science TN for a Day on the Hill and Legislative Reception, March 27-28, 2023, Nashville, TN
Mar. 2, 2023—Join us in Nashville for a chance to advocate on behalf of our industry to state legislators, enjoy featured receptions to network with your fellow colleagues, and promote impactful policies for the future of Tennessee’s life science community. Be a voice for the bioscience industry and join Life Science TN for it’s Day on the...
The AAAS CASE workshop is back in 2023 and Vanderbilt will sponsor 4 grad students to attend
Jan. 27, 2023—Vanderbilt University will be selecting and sponsoring up to four graduate students to attend the 2023 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C., from March 26-29, 2023. Hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the CASE workshop is an opportunity for students in STEM and social science disciplines...
LifeScience TN BioTN Academic Alliance is seeking new leadership
Dec. 16, 2022—Are you Interested in the life sciences industry, policy or advocacy? The Life Science Tennessee BioTN Academic Alliance needs new leadership to help coordinate activities in middle TN The mission of the Life Science Tennessee BioTN Academic Alliance is to bring life science graduate students and post-doctoral researchers together to create opportunities for entrepreneurship, career development,...