‘Skill Development’
Navigating the Scholarly Publishing Landscape via VU Libraries
Apr. 1, 2026—The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will host a pair of panel discussions on Monday, April 13, designed to support Vanderbilt graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and early career faculty as they navigate the complexities of the scholarly publishing landscape. The event will be in the Central Library Community Room with two opportunities to participate. Panel 1 will be...
Apply to enroll in the ASPIRE Path in Molecular Medicine Program!
Mar. 26, 2026—Applications for the Fall 2026 Aspire Path in Molecular Medicine (APMM) are due Monday, June 1, 2026. The APMM program is open to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the Biomedical Sciences at Vanderbilt University. It offers a unique opportunity to integrate your thesis work with clinically relevant, disease-focused areas of research. The program includes a combination...
Lasker Medical Video Essay Contest
Mar. 23, 2026—New for 2026! The Lasker Foundation is proud to announce a refreshed format for its annual student essay contest. For 2026, the annual essay contest will transition to a video, reflecting the growing importance of visual storytelling in conveying complex biomedical research to diverse audiences. The Lasker video essay contest provides talented, early-career medical students and researchers...
AI Summer 2026, College of Connected Computing Vanderbilt Data Science Institute, May 5–28, virtual (free to attend!)
Feb. 17, 2026—AI Summer 2026 Your Gateway to Building Agentic AI Solutions with the Latest AI TechniquesCollege of Connected Computing Vanderbilt Data Science InstituteMay 5–28 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM CT | Virtual via Zoom Why AI Summer? AI Summer 2026 is a unique opportunity to explore the latest of artificial intelligence in a structured,...
VU Writing Studio: Spring Break Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
Jan. 22, 2026—The Writing Studio’s annual Dissertation Writers’ Retreat series provides dissertating graduate students with time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. During retreats, we couple ample writing time with optional, one-on-one consultations and daily workshops meant to focus writers on their argumentation, chapter structure, and daily writing goals. We hold an annual week-long retreat...
ASPIRE with SciPhD: Hybrid Business of Science Certificate Program
Jan. 12, 2026—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 on Thursday February 19th at 11:30a (lunch provided). There will also...
VU’s Advanced ED hosting Academy of College Teaching workshop
Dec. 5, 2025—The Academy of College Teaching (ACT) is a ten-week, cohort-based workshop series for Vanderbilt graduate students and postdocs who are preparing for careers in college-level teaching. The program covers course design, classroom techniques, and professional development strategies for early-career instructors. You’ll leave the program with teaching resources you can use in future courses, such as...
2025 Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)
Sep. 5, 2025—Course Information Registration The Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course trains participants on how to effectively and safely conduct clinical research. The course focuses on the spectrum of clinical research and the research process by highlighting biostatistical and epidemiologic methods, study design, protocol preparation, patient monitoring, quality assurance, ethical and...
Navigating mentor-mentee dynamics: A Podcast and Short Course Series for Trainees
Sep. 3, 2025—Working with your advisor can shape your entire training experience. To help you make the most of this mentoring experience, check out this 7-episode podcast series from the Science Communication Lab covering everything from finding the right mentor to handling conflict and building a strong, productive partnership. Check out each podcast episode below: Episode 1:...
Pfizer R&D Rotational Program
Aug. 29, 2025—At Pfizer, we are changing lives by discovering, developing, and delivering breakthrough medicines and vaccines to the world. Our scientists, clinicians, and R&D professionals are among the best in the industry, with the resources and scale to solve some of the world’s most complex health challenges. So, it’s no wonder that they choose to pursue...
ORISE Symposium: STEM Storytelling
Aug. 21, 2025—The upcoming ORISE Symposium, hosting by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. This inaugural event will take place virtually from August 26-28 and is geared toward current and former ORISE participants and other members of the STEM research community. There will be exciting opportunities to learn about the research activities of ORISE participants...
2025 Pulse of Progress National Health Research Forum
Aug. 21, 2025—2025 National Health Research Forum: The Pulse of Progress On September 3, we’ll be providing two early career researcher-specific virtual sessions, supported by Johnson & Johnson, to kick off our 2025 National Health Research Forum. Join us for these discussions designed to equip the next generation of health research leaders with career-building skills. September 3 (virtual...
ASPIRE Up: Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs
Aug. 20, 2025—ASPIRE Up: Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs Looking for funding for your PhD or postdoctoral training? Join Kim Petrie, PhD and Aubrie Stricker, PhD for an informative session on applying for fellowships to support biomedical research training. This workshop will cover: An overview of available fellowships and funding opportunities Strategies for identifying funding sources How...
Academic Communication for Postdocs via VU ELC
Aug. 15, 2025—Enrollment is now open for the Academic Communication for Postdocs self-paced course, offered by the English Language Center (ELC), in collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. This self-paced course allows enrollees to work independently on various aspects of academic speaking and writing. Participation in this course will help postdocs with effective communication 1-on-1, in...
ASPIRE Module: Project Management in Action: From Research Projects to Job Search
Aug. 15, 2025—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 management tool to effectively plan...
Academy of College Teaching Fall 2025
Aug. 13, 2025—The Academy of College Teaching (ACT) is a ten-week, cohort-based workshop series for Vanderbilt graduate students and postdocs who are preparing for careers in college-level teaching. The program covers course design, classroom techniques, and professional development strategies for early-career instructors. Participants leave the program with teaching resources they can use in future courses, such as...
Life Science Tennessee Foundation’s Scipreneur Challenge
May. 9, 2025—The application window for the next Life Science Tennessee Foundation’s Scipreneur Challenge is open and we will be hosting the online cohort over the Summer. We are thrilled to expand our programming this year by adding an additional track that allows participants to bring their own intellectual property. (We will still offer our traditional Scipreneur...
ASCB’s “Break Into Biotech: A Virtual, Hands-On Course to Launch Your Career”
May. 9, 2025—Break Into Biotech: A Virtual, Hands-On Course to Launch Your Career Virtual Course Dates: June 2-4, 2025 If you’re thinking about a move into biotech, medtech, or pharma, ASCB’s 3-day virtualBiotech Course is your launchpad. Through real-world case studies, networking, and a team-based project, you’ll gain the business acumen, career insights, and confidence needed to...
Want to Stand Out? Upskill with AI
May. 7, 2025—In a world where research is moving faster than ever, having technical expertise is not enough. Fortunately, you can stay ahead by integrating generative AI into your toolkit. Understanding how to use AI tools effectively for writing, planning, and editing is becoming a must-have skill. While many think generative AI can easily write for you,...
ASCB’s Mentoring Program
Apr. 8, 2025—Applications for ASCB’s Faculty Research and Education Development (FRED) Mentoring Program will open soon! FRED is designed for postdocs and early-career scientists who are preparing a research or education grant for submission to the NIH, NSF, or other funding agencies. Through FRED, you’ll work closely with a mentor of your choosing to strengthen your grant-writing...