Professional Skills

The ASPIRE Program is excited to partner with SciPhD this semester and offer the self-paced hybrid module Business of Science Certificate Program. We will be offering 25 seats to this program and will be kicking things off in February with a group introductory session… Read More

Application deadline: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at noon Back again for its 4th year, this event will provide biomedical PhD students and postdocs the opportunity to practice their interview skills with employers and alumni, (including faculty, if appropriate), and receive valuable… Read More

Project management is an essential skill that is needed across all career stages and career paths, academic or non-academic. This module is designed to help participants 1) understand the principles of project management and how to effectively break down projects into smaller parts; 2) get trained in using a project… Read More

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center provides paid access to the Nature Masterclasses on- demand training courses for all Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty, staff and trainees. Nature Masterclasses provide professional development training for researchers via bite-sized, on-demand courses. Your access is tied to your institutional email domain: vumc.org… Read More

        Announcing the application cycle for the Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program now open. This program is available to PhD students in biomedical research programs across the US, with all costs covered by an NIGMS R25 grant. The application deadline is… Read More

SHIFT Program Applications Are Open!  We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program! If you’re a PhD student in biomedical research across the US, here’s your chance to elevate your skills, fully funded by an NIGMS R25 grant. What is the SHIFT Program? The SHIFT… Read More

Please join the Academy for Excellence in Education (AEE) on October 14th, at 12PM, as Dr. Sharon Milgram presents “Resilience & Career Development.” Dr. Milgram is the Director of the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE), where she directs a trans-NIH Office dedicated to the career advancement of… Read More

The beginning of the Fall term is rapidly approaching and as you start to think about your goals and plan your responsibilities we hope you will consider prioritizing your writing by participating in Write On!. Write On! is an interdisciplinary writing accountability group designed to… Read More

As a kickoff to our our new workshop series ASPIRE Up: A Career and Professional Development Series for Biomedical Science Trainees the ASPIRE Program will be hosting Lauren Celano, CEO and Co-founder of Propel Careers for an interactive 3-hour session on “Navigating Your Career Choices” This… Read More

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 … Read More