Postdoctoral Fellowship

Supporting the next generation of translational researchers

The ITI Postdoctoral Fellowship is a two-year funding opportunity for postdoctoral researchers working in ITI-affiliated laboratories. ITI postdoctoral fellows will participate in structured career development in addition to their research. They will have a primary “home” in an ITI-affiliated laboratory, but will connect with mentors and fellow trainees across ITI through formal workshops and seminars tailored to their career interests, social gatherings, and networking events. Each postdoc will benefit from a three-person mentorship team comprised of their Scientific mentor (postdoc mentor), a collaborating mentor (either an industry or academia), and in the second year of funding, pick a Networking mentor from industry (biotech or pharmaceutical professional) or academia to help with career progression advice (click here to become an ITI Mentor). Depending on their career interests, fellows can apply for tracks in either Translational Entrepreneurship (industry-focused) or Translational Discovery (academia-focused). ITI Fellows are expected to attend the ITI annual symposium each year. Applications will be reviewed twice annually.

Requirements of an ITI Fellow

All ITI Fellows are required to do the following:

1. Communications: Attend two approved seminars or workshops focused on scientific communication within the first year of funding. Fellows are required to submit a succinct example (one page or less) of clear scientific communication. Examples may include:

  • Describe the translational impact of your research in layman’s terms suitable for publication on a blog. 
  • Participate in a public outreach event, such as MadScience Improv, and reflect on the presentation.
  • Participate in a science-focused podcast and summarize the topics discussed on the episode.
  • Present your science to a local audience such as a high school or at a community college as a guest speaker.

2. Mentorship Training: 

Year 1: Partake in a CIMER Mentorship training workshop.

Year 2: Act as a mentor for the PROPEL post-baccalaureate program. 

As a PROPEL mentor, Fellows are required to do the following:

  • Attend a PROPEL matchmaking event
  • Submit a progress report for the post-baccalaureate mentee
  • Attend the PROPEL Symposium at the end of the year

3. Progress reports: Submit an annual progress report highlighting what you learned from the seminars and workshops you attended and how you will apply these skills to your career.

Track-specific requirements:

Translational Entrepreneurial:

Attend at least one approved workshop or seminar in the first year and two in the second year relevant to a career in industry. Topics may range from toxicology, finance, team management or other training (with program approval) that you are interested in pursuing. Workshops or seminars may be in-person or virtual. We will provide a list of workshop or seminar options. Example seminars and workshops may include but are not limited to:

Translational Discovery:

Attend one seminar or workshop in the first year and two in the second year focused on teaching, budgets, the academic job application process, or any additional training (with program approval) you are interested in pursuing. Workshops or seminars may be in-person or virtual. We will provide a list of workshop or seminar options. Example seminars and workshops may include but are not limited to:

Questions?
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