Skill Development

Applications Open for Compass Career Development Program Applications are open to participate in the fifth cohort of Compass – an NIH-funded program that provides training and mentoring for early-career faculty and late-stage postdocs at U.S. academic institutions. Compass Scholars develop practical leadership and management skills for leading… Read More

Leadership Opportunity for Postdocs! SACNAS is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications to participate in the fourth annual Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI). PLI is a training opportunity for postdocs looking to develop their leadership skills and ability to bring their whole selves – including their culture –… Read More

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… Read More

The Foundations of Leadership Program, a Torrey Pines Leadership Development Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys, is now accepting applications. This year-long program, initially established in 2015, is designed specifically for postdocs and advanced graduate students. The purpose of the program is to learn more about your leadership style and the… Read More

Wouldn’t it be nice if science journalists-in-training got to watch experienced reporters conduct interviews, the way novice doctors follow senior physicians around the hospital and watch them interact with patients? Well, here’s the next best thing. Drawing on the advice of the many science journalists whose insights inform The Open Notebook,… Read More

The Fall 2024 ASPIRE Path in Molecular Medicine (APMM) applications are due Monday, June 3, 2024. APMM is a program available to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the Biomedical Sciences at Vanderbilt University allowing for integration of thesis work with important clinical, disease-based areas. Read More

CDC’s Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) fellowship program prepares high caliber PhD scientists to become public health laboratory leaders. Through on-the-job service at CDC and other public health laboratories, fellows acquire and apply skills in laboratory quality management, the science of biosafety, and leadership. The CDC Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) was… Read More

Science communication is the backbone that enables us scientists to do and share what we love. Whether your future career includes grant writing, affecting policy, or getting kids excited about science, the ability to effectively communicate science is essential. This module will explore the key components of compelling scientific… Read More

  Join us for an insightful Q&A session featuring two distinguished speakers in the field of Biopharma recruitment: Jeff Caskey, Founder of Nexagen Search and Eric Celidonio, Founder & Managing Partner of Sci.bio Recruiting. Learn from Jeff and Eric’s expertise. With a wealth of experience in the biomedical industry,… Read More

Please find information below about our 2024 Transition to Industry workshop, developed and organized by the Torrey Pines Training Consortium.  All interested graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are welcome to attend this online event.  Early registration rates are available through Monday, February 5th at https://t2i-2024.eventbrite.com.  Event flyers are… Read More