Postdoctoral Fellowships Training Series (Session 2)
April 14, 2025 @ 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Emily Van Syoc, Penn State
Third Floor Commons, Millennium Science Complex
University Park
Applying for postdoctoral fellowships offers grantsmanship experience and funding opportunities for postdocs and late-stage doctoral trainees, but the process can feel daunting and different from traditional research grants!
The first session of this three-part workshop series included an overview of fellowships, federal and private funding opportunities, and tips from Emily Van Syoc, a successful F32 awardee in the Bordenstein Lab, and Karen Kemirembe, Assistant Director of Foundation Relations.
The second session offers an in-depth exploration of the NIH F32 Postdoctoral Fellowship with real-world examples, a panel summary with feedback, and engaging discussions filled with actionable insights.
The final session is a “Bring Your Own Fellowship” workshop, where participants can receive peer review on drafts and strategize future funding plans.
Designed for Life Science postdocs and advanced doctoral students, this series helps participants craft competitive applications while leveraging the supportive environment of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. While the NIH F32 is emphasized, the knowledge and skills gained can transfer broadly to federal and private funding opportunities.
Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions, inspired and led by Emily, a fellow trainee at Penn State. This series is brought to you with thanks to Christina Grozinger, Director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences; Camelia Kantor, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Huck; and Seth Bordenstein, Emily's mentor and Director of the One Health Microbiome Center.
Like all OPA programs, registration is required.