Professional Development

Apply here. A new, eight-week professional development program designed for scholars working in increasingly global, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environments. Prepares graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to lead research with clarity, confidence, and cultural awareness. Integrates leadership development, intercultural understanding, project management, and ethical research practices. Develops personalized career strategies for graduate scholars to prepare for professional paths both within […]

Register now! As the research funding landscape continues to evolve, philanthropic foundations can offer researchers valuable opportunities to support meaningful work.Join leaders with experience inside major philanthropic foundations for an interactive conversation about what funders look for and how researchers can approach foundation funding more strategically. Event organized by the NCFDD.  #ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding

Event organized and hosted by the Genetic Society of America (GSA). To access the event (free):- Create an account (Login > Create an Account, no membership required)- Navigate the home page to “Upcoming Virtual Seminars and Workshops” #ProfessionalDevelopment

RegisterThis session explores strategies for organizing competitive proposals under compressed timelines, from evaluating whether to pursue an opportunity to coordinating scientific, administrative, and collaborative efforts across the proposal team.#ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding

Register for this event here. This event presents grantseeking strategies for domestic and international postdocs and late-stage doctoral students. Discover various funder types, funding mechanisms, and strategies to enhance your grantwriting skills. This session is open to all postdocs and doctoral students at participating institutions.During this session, we will learn how to:Tailor your search based on […]

Register now! Designed for postdocs exploring careers beyond the tenure track, this hands-on, interactive session will allow you to get started on drafting a compelling resume. Requirement: come with a job posting of interest and current CV to allow for full participation during the session.   The event will not be recorded.  #ProfessionalDevelopment

Event organized and hosted by the Genetic Society of America (GSA). To access the event (free):- Create an account (Login > Create an Account, no membership required)- Navigate the home page to "Upcoming Virtual Seminars and Workshops" #ProfessionalDevelopment

Register now! This in-person conference designed to help participants navigate today’s funding landscape, strengthen grant-writing skills, and connect with resources that support inclusive, people-centered scholarship and research that reduces inequities, disparities, and inequalities. Learn more about the event.  #ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding

Event organized and hosted by the Genetic Society of America (GSA). To access the event (free):- Create an account (Login > Create an Account, no membership required)- Navigate the home page to "Upcoming Virtual Seminars and Workshops" #ProfessionalDevelopment

Are you beginning your postdoctoral training or looking to maximize your current postdoctoral experience? This interactive workshop during National Postdoc Appreciation Week will equip you with the essential tools and frameworks to thrive in your postdoctoral role while building the foundation for your future career.At the end of the session, you will be able to:Define […]

Register now! The Center for Academic Innovation is convening leading voices in academia to examine emerging applications of artificial intelligence in higher education. The AI Futures keynote speaker series is a critical examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching and learning as we consider the future of life changing education at Michigan.  #ProfessionalDevelopment