Career Development Webinars

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. 

It is never too early to engage the media to ensure that your research (and that of your colleagues, collaborators, and the community) is known to potential partners and stakeholders. In this session, we will discuss how and why to develop a PR strategy, and how to engage journalists in building and amplifying your brand (your promise of value) as a scientist and member of your community.

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.

Join us for a round table discussion to help researchers reignite their research and career trajectory as the COVID-19 pandemic limitations are lifted in many areas. Topics to be discussed include ramping up research and productivity, funding, mentoring and supervising lab members, and special challenges faced by early career scientists. A key goal is to prevent the leaky pipeline due to COVID for women in academia, who may have had a lot more family care commitments during the pandemic.