{"id":22379,"date":"2024-10-03T15:35:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T20:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medschool.prd.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/?p=22379"},"modified":"2024-10-03T16:05:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T21:05:33","slug":"apply-today-short-course-in-transferable-skills-training-shift-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/2024\/10\/03\/apply-today-short-course-in-transferable-skills-training-shift-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply Today: Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"\">SHIFT\u00a0Program\u00a0Applications\u00a0Are\u00a0Open!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re thrilled to announce the launch of the Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program! If you&#8217;re a PhD student in biomedical research across the US, here&#8217;s your chance to elevate your skills, fully funded by an NIGMS R25 grant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the SHIFT Program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The SHIFT Program is a transformative 9-month journey designed to equip PhD students in Biomedical Sciences with the essential transferable skills to launch and sustain a successful career in biomedical research.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\"><strong>Program\u00a0Goals:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boost awareness and develop critical skills for a confident transition into your first job.<\/li>\n<li>Gain practical experience through hands-on practicum opportunities to refine your skillset.<\/li>\n<li>Create a personalized Individual Development Plan (IDP) that alings with your unique skills and career aspirations.<\/li>\n<li>Discover career paths that perfectly match your strengths, as identified through comprehensive self-assessments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"\"><strong>Who&#8217;s\u00a0the\u00a0SHIFT\u00a0Program\u00a0for?<\/strong>\u00a0The SHIFT Program is perfect for PhD students looking to explore career options, craft-focused career plans, and increase job market awareness while developing essential transferable skills for various career paths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\"><strong>Eligibility\u00a0Criteria:\u00a0<\/strong>PhD students specializing in Biomedical Sciences or similar fields in the US, including international students with the proper visa compliance, are welcome to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\"><strong>Application\u00a0Requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0Applicants must complete a survey, submit a personal statement and CV or resume, and provide a recommendation form from their PhD director or PI mentor. The application deadline is January 31st, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2rem\">Program\u00a0Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"\">Enhanced\u00a0confidence\u00a0and\u00a0self-awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"\">Acquisition\u00a0of\u00a0research\u00a0business\u00a0skills\u00a0(project\u00a0management,\u00a0marketing,\u00a0budgeting)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"\">Sustained\u00a0peer\u00a0network<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"\">A better understanding\u00a0of\u00a0necessary\u00a0career\u00a0skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"\"><strong>Time\u00a0Commitment:<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0program\u00a0includes\u00a0four\u00a0modules:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"\">Self-awareness\u00a0assessments\u00a0(~1\u00a0hr\/month\u00a0from\u00a0March\u00a0to\u00a0May)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"\">A\u00a05-day\u00a0short\u00a0course\u00a0(June\u00a09-13,\u00a02025)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"\">Monthly\u00a0peer-mentoring\u00a0group\u00a0meetings\u00a0(~1\u00a0hr\/month\u00a0from\u00a0July\u00a0to\u00a0November)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"\">Presentation\u00a0of\u00a0an\u00a0Individual\u00a0Development\u00a0Plan\u00a0in\u00a0November<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span class=\"\">Overall,\u00a0expect\u00a0to\u00a0invest\u00a0approximately\u00a01-2\u00a0hours\u00a0monthly\u00a0from\u00a0March\u00a0to\u00a0November,\u00a0plus\u00a0the\u00a05-day\u00a0short\u00a0course\u00a0in\u00a0June.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\"><strong>Mandatory\u00a0Participation:<\/strong>\u00a0All\u00a0components,\u00a0including\u00a0the\u00a0all-expense\u00a0paid\u00a0trip\u00a0to\u00a0Washington\u00a0D.C.\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a05-day\u00a0short\u00a0course,\u00a0are\u00a0mandatory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\"><strong>Selection\u00a0Notification:<\/strong>\u00a0Applicants\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0notified\u00a0of\u00a0their\u00a0selection\u00a0status\u00a0by\u00a0February\u00a028,\u00a02025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/redcap.vumc.org\/surveys\/?s=W3ANTTMYL4NF497D\">Submit your application today!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22382\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-main\/medschool-prd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Screen-Shot-2024-10-03-at-3.26.53-PM-e1727987295421.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"670\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22380\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-main\/medschool-prd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/image003.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-main\/medschool-prd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/image003.png 477w, https:\/\/cdn.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-main\/medschool-prd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/image003-300x74.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SHIFT\u00a0Program\u00a0Applications\u00a0Are\u00a0Open!\u00a0 We&#8217;re thrilled to announce the launch of the Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program! 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