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IBSA Foundation for scientific research – Fellowships 2021 Call

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Applications are open for the 9th edition of the IBSA Foundation Fellowships 2021 Call that awards 6 fellowships of € 30,000/each (one additional fellowship compared to the previous edition) to young researchers under the age of 40, from Universities and Research Institutes around the world, who have distinguished themselves for their skills and have ongoing projects of particular relevance in the following research areas:

•                 dermatology

•                 endocrinology

•                 fertility/urology

•                 orthopaedics/pain medicine/rheumatology

and the 2021 special edition

•                 regenerative medicine

Please find more information about the Call on the IBSA Foundation’s website.

Baxter Young Investigator Awards 2021 – Applications Due June 30th

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Baxter Young Investigator Awards - Office of Research Trainees

Baxter International is now accepting applications for the 2021 Baxter Young Investigator Awards (BYIA). The BYIA is an annual program sponsored by Baxter to support and promote innovative research applicable to the development of our critical therapies and clinical diagnostics.  All applicants must be currently enrolled graduate students or postdoctoral fellows in North, Central, or South America at the time of submission and must be primarily responsible for the research described.

To apply for this prestigious award, or to obtain more information, please visit the BYIA website: https://www.baxter.com/our-story/fueling-collaborative-innovation/baxter-young-investigator-awards.

This webpage provides the scope & criteria for the awards, as well as detailed eligibility requirements and conditions. It also provides links to past winners and their research titles.

The application deadline is June 30th.

Update on Penn Libraries’ services for the summer

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Stacks Access  

Starting May 17, stacks access will be available to all active Penn faculty, students, and staff by appointment in Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. One- to two-hour browsing appointments may be scheduled between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. The tables in the Moelis Lounge and Moelis Electronic Research Center will be open to patrons with stacks appointments to consult materials while onsite.  
 

Seat Reservations  

Seat reservations will continue to be available for individual study in Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. Starting May 17, operating hours will be 10am to 6pm on weekdays, and eligibility will expand to all active Penn faculty, students, and staff.   

Pickup@Penn   

Pickup@Penn will continue this summer. Operating hours will be 10am to 2pm on weekdays. Patrons may also continue to use the Libraries’ Books by Mail and Digital Delivery services. 

For more details and other services, please visit the Penn Libraries’ Phased Services FAQ 

Join us for BGS Improv Workshop!

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Are you interested in finding out how improvisation can improve your communication skills? Do you want to meet new people and have a fun time while learning how to think on your feet? If you are curious but not sure whether you want to commit to a full workshop…

Come to BGS Improv Night! Join for 1 evening of improv via Zoom:
Wednesday May 26th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
BGS Improv Night Signup Link: https://forms.gle/8r8Jo7BXp3EvqkAK9

Interested in the full workshop experience?

BGS is hosting a free Improv Workshop
Sign up for the Summer Session which will meet once a week for 6 weeks via Zoom: 
Wednesdays (June 16th – July 21st) from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
BGS Improv Workshop Signup Link: https://forms.gle/Hz7Db6NvbAHFAmAa6

You may register for one or both options!

Space is limited, so sign up and invite a friend to join you, today! Please reach out to Priyanka Chatterjee (prichat@upenn.edu) or Laura Ohl (laura.ohl@upenn.edu) with any questions.

Upcoming NIH OITE Webinar

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Upcoming NIH OITE Events - BGS Career Development

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.

MONDAY MAY 3, 2021
1:00 – 3:15 PM EST
REGISTER HERE

We will provide close captioning and sign language for the event; please reach out to me if you need other assistance. Reach out to oite@nih.gov if you have any questions.