Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium 2022

Presented by the University of Utah Department of Neurobiology

S ee the 2022 Rising Stars Symposium flyer.

The Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium seeks to provide career development and mentorship for exceptional late-stage graduate students in neuroscience, with a strong focus on spotlighting scientists from under-represented groups.

Rising Stars in Neuroscience Symposium 2022 Flyer

Selected applicants will receive:

An invitation to present their research at a two-day symposium at the University of Utah.
Scientific-communication training through a multi-stage workshop led by renowned sci-comm experts.
One-on-one mentorship with Utah faculty.
Invited speakers who join a lab for their postdoctoral research in the Dept. of Neurobiology at the University of Utah will receive the Rising Stars in Neuroscience Postdoctoral Award ($5,000).

Eligibility

Participation is limited to pre-doctoral trainees who, at the application deadline, have completed a minimum of 3 years of their doctoral training on a neuroscience-related program. Competitive applicants will have demonstrated strong scientific merit and a commitment towards advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science.

For more information on applying please click here.

Workshop and Symposium Details

Sci-Comms Workshop:
April and May 2022 (dates TBD)

Hosted Virtually in April and In-Person in May

Small group modules led by renowned sci-comms experts focusing on skills for scientific elevator pitches, academic lectures, poster design, and presentation and figure design; Follow-up meeting with faculty mentor.