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Fellowship Opportunities
Yale School of Medicine Science Fellows Program
Yale seeks outstanding recent PhD graduates who — through their research, outreach, mentoring, teaching, and leadership have a record of excellence in their field and have shown great potential for creativity and productivity.
The call for applications is now open! The current deadline is Nov 1, 2022.
Cancer Epigenetics Training Program (funded by a National Cancer Institute T32 award)
- Offers cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research training in structural and functional aspects of epigenetics, complemented by state-of-the-art Core Technologies and Services, unique professional development activities, and integration with established translational research programs and partnerships led by VAI investigators.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be near completion of a Ph.D., M.D. or other appropriate terminal degree Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Individuals who identify as members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
- More information and the application can be found here.
Inspire Fellowship
- Supports postdocs who identify as members of underrepresented racial or ethnic groups as they finish preparing to be independent research leaders in academia or industry.
- Provides $50,000 per year toward the Inspire Fellow’s salary, which starts at $57,200. Support is renewable for up to two additional years (so three years total).
- Eligibility: Applicants must be within 12 months of completing a Ph.D., M.D. or other appropriate terminal degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who identify as members of an underrepresented racial or ethnic group as defined by NIH.
- More information and the application can be found here. Application deadline, October 31.
Funding, Grant and Travel Award Opportunities
GWIS Fall Travel Award 2022
The deadline for the Travel Award application is TUESDAY, November 15th at noon. You must be a graduate student in years 1 through 5 and an active participant in GWIS. Travel will be sponsored on the basis of scientific merit (thus it is key that you describe your past and ongoing research), need (explain why the requested travel is important for your scientific growth), and regular participation at GWIS meetings as evidenced from the meeting registrations and sign-in sheets. To date, 66 GWIS members have received Travel Awards. There are two steps for completing an application:
Step 1. Submit a completed Application Form along with a copy of your C.V. and copies of your peer-reviewed publications to stephanie_scoville@urmc.rochester.edu by noon on November 15.
Step 2. Request that your Ph.D. mentor and one of your Ph.D. advisory committee members each forward a letter of reference to stephanie_scoville@urmc.rochester.edu by noon on November 15.
Rising Black Scientists Award Applications Open
Cell Signaling Technology and the Elsevier Foundation are seeking Black aspiring graduate student and postdoctoral scholar scientists or active researchers at American institutions within the United States to apply for the Rising Black Scientists Award to provide funds to support professional development. Winners will receive $10,000 award, $500 in travel funds, and complementary registration for an Elsevier conference of their choice that occurs within 2 years of the award announcement. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are eligible to apply. Full details here.
Health and Wellness
Koru 2.0 Hosted by the Mindful University Project
Join our supportive practice community where together, we will build skills and practices to integrate into our daily lives. In this course, you will learn some additional meditation practices, chair yoga, and experience a silent retreat for the last class to find stillness to close out our time together. Both will be taking place from 12:00-1:15 PM in Haven’s Lounge. Sign up today to save your spot! Open to all faculty, staff, and students.
There will be two Koru 2.0 offerings this November:
Self-Defense Workshops for Graduate Student Women
Are you a graduate student woman and wants to learn self-defense? Join Rachel and Dina, two certified pink-belt Gracie Women Empowered instructors, for free self-defense seminars on November 12 and December 3 from 5:00-6:30pm. This seminar will cover the psychological and physical aspects of self-defense by teaching beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques in a fun and collaborative training environment. No previous martial arts experience is required. Held by the Graduate Student Wellness Committee. Open to all graduate student women. Registration is required.
University Health Services - Graduate Student Well-Being Programming
Relax & Renew Silent Meditation Retreat
Join us in noble silence for our Relax and Renew silent meditation retreat for all staff, faculty and students. This immersive meditation experience will bring you into various contemplative practices including breath awareness meditation, gentle yoga, mindful walking, and lessons about the practice of mindfulness in everyday life. This experience will take place on Saturday, November 5 from 8:30am-12:30 pm in Spurrier Dance Studio. Register here.
The Mindful University Project 4-Week Koru Mindfulness Calendar for This Semester
Whether you haven’t practiced mindfulness or have taken Koru before, we have an offering for you. Registration is required. For list of classes and to sign up, check out the website.
Trainee Involvement Opportunities
GSS Secretary Position Opening
The Graduate Student Society is currently seeking nominations in the executive board for Secretary. The Secretary vote will occur at our November meeting, Thursday, November 10th. The transition period will occur with the current secretary the month of November. The Secretary role entails running the GSSBoard email account, attending the monthly GSS meetings, helping to plan three events per year, and attending monthly myHub and GSS Leaders meetings.
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please email the GSS Board account. Nominations will be discussed further at our next meeting (Thursday, November 10). If you would like more information about the position please feel free to reach out to the GSS Board account with any questions.
In the case that someone runs unattested, we will hold a vote of confidence at the meeting.
International Students and Scholars Advisory Board (ISSAB)
The International Student and Scholar Advisory Board is looking for leaders to:
Provide feedback to ISO on policies and practices.
- Facilitate communication between ISO and the University’s international community.
- Identify issues across the University that impact the international population.
- Develop programs that create opportunities for networking and engagement.
Interested students should be:
- Currently registered University of Rochester students for 2022-2023 academic year
- Available in Rochester for in-person meetings and events as needed
- Able to commit to 1-5 hours of involvement per month from September
If you are interested in joining ISSAB, or learning more about the work that ISSAB does, please contact Nate Bloemke at nbloemke@ur.rochester.edu.
Internship/Postdoc/Employment Opportunities
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Anti-Mycobacterial Drug Discovery @ Trudeau Institute
Postdoctoral Opportunity @ Duke-Margolis Postdoctoral Associate in Health Policy
Application deadline is November 4, 2022 with a program start of August 1, 2023.
Research Scientist @ Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Enter the phrase “Research Scientist” in the keyword box. Questions? Email David Samson: david.samson@wmchealth.org
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Relevant Reads & Podcasts
Teaching as a Transferrable Skill
InsideHigherEd.com Carpe Careers: By Lauren Easterling, October 24, 2022
The ability to help others learn can be applied in almost any job, and graduate students should develop it as soon as they can, writes Lauren Easterling.
Accommodations
The University of Rochester is committed to providing inclusive experiences and equal access to programs and services. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact Jen Prosceo. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
OTE Submission Information
Submissions for the weekly Monday edition of OTE are due by Thursday at 5:00 pm. Please submit materials to myHub@urmc.rochester.edu.
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