DISCOVER Symposium
Applications are open!
Program Overview & Goals
The Salk Institute for Biological Sciences Symposium for a Diverse Inclusive Scientific Community Offering a Vision for an Ecosystem Reimagined (DISCOVER) in academic research is designed to discover diverse talent and build a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive community.
Future postdoctoral candidates will be invited to the Salk Institute to present their research, connect with other trainees, participate in various professional development workshops and panels, and network with potential Salk faculty advisors to facilitate mentor-mentee pairing opportunities across disciplines of biology, a format not typically found in traditional postdoctoral interview formats.
The DISCOVER program will consist of a 3-day, all-expenses-paid program from July 23-25, 2025.
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Application deadline: February 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST
Eligibility Requirements
This opportunity is open to current PhD students, ideally those 1-2 years from starting their postdoctoral training.
PhD students who identify as underrepresented according to the NIH or consider themselves underrepresented in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete a brief online application and submit the following documents:
- Project Abstract
- Career Goals Statement
- Community Commitment Statement
- CV/Resume
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Application deadline: February 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact us at oei@salk.edu.