We are pleased to announce that the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology (CEET) Training Grant has a predoctoral appointment available to begin on 7/1/2021.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Conduct thesis work in translational environmental health sciences and be enrolled in (or willing to enroll in) the Certificate Program in Environmental Health Sciences 

For more information about the application process (including additional requirements), please click here – https://ceet.upenn.edu/training-career-development/training-grant-in-environmental-health-sciences/

The deadline for applications is Monday, May 3rd.

The next NIH OITE webinar/small group discussion in their series focused on the mental health and wellness of biomedical trainees and research staff is open to trainees, PIs, and staff:

This month we will discuss the psychology of career decision making. This can be an overwhelming process and many of us engage in hasty decision making or get caught in a state of decision paralysis. In this workshop, we will explore factors that can influence our career decisions (hint: many of them do not have anything to do with careers!) and discuss decision-making models that focus on process and prioritization.  We will emphasize the importance of self-reflection and awareness of our personal interests, skills, values, and goals and will address the importance of flexibility. The webinar and small group discussions will be helpful for individuals making career decisions and others who provide support and encouragement to others engaged in the process. This is a one-hour webinar, followed by facilitated small group discussions. Because experts will facilitate the small groups, you must register in advance.

The following training grants are soliciting nominations of graduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year through a BGS-managed web-based system. Training grants fund a significant portion of a student’s tuition, fees, and stipend. Appointment to a training grant is recognition of academic promise and distinction and, in some cases, provides additional training opportunities or funds for travel to scientific meetings. To be eligible for consideration, a student must be a US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) and must have received no more than four years of NRSA funding by the time of appointment.  Additional criteria for each grant are specified in the descriptions below. Please note: you may apply for more than 1 grant, provided you meet the eligibility criteria; however, the grants may have different deadlines, so apply by the earliest deadline. 

2021-2022 Nominations for NRSA T32s: 

• Computational Genomics  – Deadline May 10, 2021
• Developmental Biology – Deadline May 27, 2021
• Cell and Molecular Biology – Deadline June 15, 2021
• Genetics  – Deadline June 15, 2021

See additional criteria here: https://www.med.upenn.edu/bgs/2021-2022-nominations-for-select-t32s.html