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ASPIRE UP: Understanding Faculty Roles & the Job Search
Mar. 18, 2026—Finding the right fit: understanding faculty roles at US institutions and overview of the faculty job search process Do you know the different types of academic faculty positions that are available in the U.S.? What skills do you need for each type? What type of faculty position is right for you? Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D,...
2026 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: “A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers”
Mar. 5, 2026—Join us in-person explore the many paths a biomedical science PhD can take! A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers Friday, May 29, 2026 Student Life Center Registration is now open!Please complete the registration survey ASAP!
ASPIRE UP: Resumes & CVs
Jan. 13, 2026—ASPIRE Up: Resumes & CVs will take place on Thursday, April 2nd at 11:00 AM in Light Hall 419. This session will be led by Kim Petrie, PhD, Director of the ASPIRE Program and Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development. In this session, we will discuss the differences between CVs and resumes, when to use...
Conquer Your Fellowship: A Project Management Tool and Guide for Your NIH Fellowship
Oct. 24, 2025—Applying for an NIH fellowship can feel overwhelming, but the right guidance makes all the difference. This collection of resources walks you through every stage of the process – from identifying the right funding opportunity to preparing your application and understanding what happens after review. Whether you’re just getting started or refining a resubmission, these...
Open Jobs for Trainees
Aug. 14, 2024— Join us on our LinkedIn page to see current job opening shared with the ASPIRE Program. https://www.linkedin.com/company/vanderbiltbretaspire/ The Vanderbilt BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE LinkedIn page shares current job postings available for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Job opening notifications are for faculty, non-faculty, and postdoc positions. Note:...
ASPIRE UP: A Career and Professional Development Series for Biomedical Science Trainees
Jul. 19, 2024—The ASPIRE Up series is a monthly workshop series for biomedical Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scientists to aide in advancing their career and professional skills. Topics will include navigating career choices, grant writing, job search skills and more! Add the sessions to your calendar! 2025-2026 Questions? Email Mary Gray at Mary.g.lindstrom@vanderbilt.edu.
ASPIRE Grant Repository
Mar. 9, 2021—The ASPIRE team maintains a repository of funded grant applications written by Vanderbilt graduate students. Access is restricted to Vanderbilt graduate students who are currently writing a grant application. Currently the repository contains example F31 NIH NRSA , AHA, and NSF GRFP grant applications. If you are a VU student who is interested in viewing the repository,...
ASPIRE Internships
Sep. 28, 2018— The ASPIRE Program is excited to offer ASPIRE Internships, which will be advertised on a rolling basis throughout the year. Please check back regularly! For a curated list of internships available outside of ASPIRE, please see: Internships Outside of ASPIRE. Eligibility requirements Applicants must be a current Vanderbilt University Ph.D. student or a current postdoctoral fellow....