Career Development Webinars

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the world’s largest funder of fundamental biomedical research and a prime source of funding for many members of BPS. You have likely spent years training and are now ready to apply for a NIH grant. Join us for an insider’s perspective on the various divisions offering grant funding within NIH and learn how to put together a strong grant application. 

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is one of the largest federal funders of biophysical research each year alongside the National Institutes of Health. Through the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, scientists continue to advance basic and biomedical research. Join us for an insider’s perspective on the various divisions offering grant funding within NSF and learn how to put together a strong grant application.

For many scientists, exploring a career transition to science policy after years of conducting research can seem like entering a totally different universe. Yet the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) continues to hear from BPS members who are looking to learn more about careers in policy and ways to explore their options. Careers in science policy and advocacy can be as diverse as scientific research itself.

Both recent and historical events reveal the need for our continued work on issues of diversity and inclusion. During these times, it is important to pause for deep reflection and consideration of the role we all can play in supporting equitable access to valuable societal resources. We all have previous experiences and unconscious biases that effect how we perceive the world around us. Being aware of this helps us become better allies and advocates for diversity and inclusion within our workplaces, our neighborhoods, and the broader science community.

Learn about the U.S. immigration process and how to maximize your chances of immigration success during this webinar presented by the law firm of Getson & Schatz, P.C. For more information, visit researchergreencard.com. 

2020 has so far proven to be a roller coaster – particularly for students of science. Stay at home orders and uncertainties about returning to labs, continuing research and the general unknown as we attempt to battle back a pandemic that we could and should have been better prepared for. Join BPS Congressional Fellow Leah Cairns and Public Affairs Committee Eric Sundberg on Wednesday, July 29 at 3:00pm Eastern for a webinar on the BPS Congressional Fellowship Program. Cairns will answer your questions on what the fellowship entails, what it’s like being a scientist working on national policy, what options are available to pursue a science policy career and any other questions you might have about the Fellowship. 

Learn about the U.S. immigration process and how to maximize your chances of immigration success during this webinar presented by the law firm of Getson & Schatz, P.C. For more information, visit researchergreencard.com. 

There are many career opportunities for those interested in combining their love of science with articulating those ideas to members of the public. Learn about the different career paths you can take, how to market yourself to prospective employers, what skills to hone now, and how to set yourself up for success in science communications.

Communicating with the public and the media are essential elements to being a successful science professional. Learn “what's news” and how to articulate your role and goals to the public and the media in ways that spark advocacy and passion for the profession and subject of science.