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UMN Opportunities

Grad InterCom for International Students

An initiative that recognizes and caters to the unique needs of our international graduate students. Grad InterCom offers year-round programming including workshops, webinars, social events and online resources to support and build community among our international graduate students. 

The Prose Section - Sign-up here!

A monthly writing group for medical and PhD students in the Medical School, residents, & faculty interested in developing their creative and reflective writing skills. During each session, participants read, analyze, and discuss recently published medical reflective writing pieces and then create their own personal reflections.

Application Series: Faculty Positions - The Job Posting Itself

Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Central | Hybrid - More Details to Come

This session will describe the various places to search for faculty positions, the different types of faculty positions, how to read the job post, and the required application materials for each type of position. All graduate students and postdoctoral trainees are welcome to attend! Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar

Biomedical Scholar Orientation and Impact Ceremony

Friday, September 20, 2024 | 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Central | Carlson Family Stage - Northrop

We would like to invite you to the Biomedical Scholar Orientation and Impact Ceremony on September 20, 2024 at 12:00 P.M.  in the Carlson Family Stage located inside Northrop Auditorium on the Twin Cities Campus. At this ceremony, incoming Masters and PhD students, and new PhD candidates will be gifted with a University of Minnesota lab coat to celebrate their accomplishments and new beginnings. The Medical School Biomedical Science Community is welcome to join! Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar.

Other Opportunities

Mirzayan Fellowship: Science & Tech Policy

2025 application is now open! Seeking graduate students and recent graduates who want to learn more about science policy, network with science and technology policy experts, and explore new career options outside the lab. Learn more and apply by September 9: mirzayanfellow.nas.edu

Virtual Career Fair in Neuroscience and Society 2024

September 9 - 12, 2024 | Daily, 6-8pm CST 

More information and registration link coming this Summer!

Are you a student or professional interested in exploring careers at the intersection of neuroscience and society?

Join us at the Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience and Society 2024 NeuroX Virtual Career Fair!

This event will feature presentations from leading experts in Neuroscience and Society, followed by networking opportunities with career professionals in NeuroX fields.

If you missed it, check out recordings from last year's Career Fair!

Black Excellence in (Neuro)Science Symposium 

September 19-20, 2024

ORISE Graduate STEM Internships and Fellowships

If you are a graduate student looking for the ideal setting to conduct your thesis research, or if you’re a master’s student preparing to pursue your doctorate, a graduate-level STEM internship or fellowship position can open doors for advanced studies. ORISE offers summer, fall and spring internship programs at locations across the United States for graduate students in STEM disciplines to participate in laboratory experiences to expand their expertise beyond the traditional university setting. Consult your mentor to learn more about how you can incorporate an internship or fellowship experience during your graduate studies.