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Feb. 26 & March 8: Webinars on spatial genomics and proteomics using MaxFuse

On Feb. 26, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News is hosting the first installment of a two-part webinar series on Maxfuse, a new AI-powered algorithm. The first part is about using it to bridge spatial genomics and proteomics and will be presented by Garry Nolan of Akoya Biosciences and Stanford University. The second part, on March 8, will feature Aaron May of Enable Medicine, who will speak about how MaxFuse works with his company's cloud platform. .

Feb. 27: GEN webinar on rare disease therapeutics

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News is hosting a webinar Feb. 27 during which experts "will discuss important trends in rare disease therapeutics and highlight ways of accelerating the drug discovery and development process." There will be a Q&A session after the presentation. .

Feb. 28 & Feb. 29: FASEB CARES Award webinar

As part of its Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion initiative, the Federation of American Societies for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers Career Advancement and Research Excellence Support, or CARES, awards. These awards provide "financial support to alleviate burdens associated with caregiving— enabling researchers at FASEB member societies to continue their scientific training, professional development and career progression." To , attend a webinar at 3 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 28 or 2 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 29.

Feb. 28: Deadline for HHMI's Gray fellowship applications

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute will select up to 25 early-career scientists for its 2024 Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program. The competition is for postdocs in the basic biological and biomedical sciences. Its goal is "to increase diversity in the professoriate by supporting early-career researchers who show exceptional promise of becoming successful academic scientists, which includes the potential to build and contribute to an equitable and inclusive lab culture." Fellows get up to $1.5 million for up to eight years, from their postdoc period to the start of their labs. The deadline to apply is at 3 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 28. .

Feb. 29: Deadline for fellowship applications for Biomolecular Horizons 2024

On Sept. 20–22, the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Federation of Asian & Oceanian Biochemists & Molecular Biologists is holding a fellowship for young scientists in the Macedon Ranges in Australia. Early-career researchers are invited to participate in the . Highlights include:

• Two days of pre-conference science and networking experiences.
• Presentations from all participants.
• Keynote speakers.
• Workshops and activities.

Participants will receive a travel fellowship and registration fee waiver to . .

Feb. 29: SACNAS webinar on ChatGPT for careers

At 12 p.m. Pacific Time on Feb. 29, the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science is hosting a webinar about ChatGPT. Elisabeth Johnson will cover how to use it for career planning. .

March 1: Deadline for pd|hub implementation applications

The Professional Development Hub (pd|hub) is accepting applications from organizations and programs interested in implementing its "Foundations of Career Exploration for Ph.D. Scientists" collection. With funding from the National Institutes of Health, the pd|hub Collections offer detailed implementation guides and expert consultations to support the adaptation of peer-reviewed educational approaches. The guides have been refined and annotated in recognition of the individuality of student/postdoc identity formation during the career-exploration processes and to enhance inclusive facilitation practices. Access full pd|hub resources and support by applying to be an implementation site! The application deadline is March 1. .

March 1: FDA's Rare Disease Day public meeting

In observance of Rare Disease Week, the Food & Drug Administration will host a virtual public meeting March 1. Panel discussions will cover "the legal framework for approving studies and medical products at FDA, what FDA does during review processes to approve medical products, decentralized clinical trials and digital health technologies" and more. There's a public docket, and stakeholders are invited to share their perspectives to shape the discussions at the meeting. .

March 15–16: National Postdoctoral Association conference

The 2024 National Postdoctoral Conference will be held in Seattle. It is "the largest national conference and networking event dedicated to the postdoctoral community" during which attendees will have the "opportunity to gather and enhance their professional development and leadership skills." .

March 18: Apply to be an early-career rep on FASEB board and policy committee

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology reserves three voting positions on its Board of Directors and Science Policy Committee for early-career scientists. International applicants are welcome. Each appointee will serve one two-year term. .

March 20: Science virtual career fair

Science Careers, of the journal Science, is hosting a virtual career fair titled "Accelerating your career path." Attendees will explore career paths and connect with employers in industry and academia. .

April 1: Deadline for Breakthrough Prize nominations

The public nomination period for the 2025 Breakthrough Prizes closes April 1. The Breakthrough Prizes honor scientists in life sciences, physics and mathematics, each with a $3 million award. .

April 1: Deadline to apply for funding to support science writing/communication internship

The National Association of Science Writers is accepting applications for its Diversity Summer Fellowship. It provides financial support for students and early-career science communicators who are underrepresented in the field. Up to six fellows will be awarded $3,000 to help complete a U.S.-based science communication internship and a one-year complimentary membership to NASW. .

April 2: Deadline to submit to the Lasker Foundation's 2024 Essay Contest

The Lasker Foundation is accepting submissions for its 2024 essay contest. The prompt is this: "Identify a specific unmet need in biomedical knowledge or a scientific question that is insufficiently addressed in biomedical research today." The contest is open to:

• Medical school students, interns, residents and fellows.
• Doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in biomedical sciences.
• Graduate students training in health professions programs (e.g., public health, dental, pharmacy, etc. who are currently doing research).

Essays should be 800 words or less and written in English. The deadline to apply is April 2. Winners will be announced in mid-July and receive up to $5,000 to be used toward their educational expenses. . 

April 5: Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program Biotech and MedTech application deadline

The Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program is a one-year career mentoring program that pairs ethnically diverse students (undergraduate juniors and seniors, baccalaureate, master's or Ph.D.), postdocs and early-career researchers with industry mentors "who work at companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industries." Scholars will attend a five-day training session "to learn about career opportunities in industry and receive career development coaching. They also attend a major industry conference." .

April 15: Spread the word about the 2024 Genes in Space contest

Help inspire the next generation of space scientists by sharing the application for the 2024 Genes in Space competition! Designed for students in grades 7–12, this annual contest "invites students to solve the challenges of living and working in space" by designing a DNA experiment for the International Space Station. Proposals will be accepted through April 15. Check out the prizes:

• Twenty-five awardees will win prize packages, including miniPCR biotechnology kits for their schools.
• Five finalist teams will additionally receive mentoring from scientists and attend the 2024 ISS R&D Conference, where they will present their ideas to a panel of judges.
• The winner will attend Space Biology Camp and watch their experiment launch into space in 2025. 

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May 9: Apply for DOE's Lawrence award

The U.S. Department of Energy's Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award honors midcareer U.S. scientists and engineers for exceptional technical contributions and achievements in research and development supporting DOE’s mission and its programs to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States. .

May 15: Apply for HHMI's Hrabowski program

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is now accepting applications for its national competition to select up to 30 early-career faculty members to join the 2025 cohort of the Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program. Scholars committed to advancing inclusivity in science will be appointed for up to two five-year terms and receive up to $8.6 million in total support over 10 years. .

Year-round: Van Andel Institute postdoc preview applications

Van Andel Institute offers sernior graduate students who are exploring postdoc options the opportunity to visit VAI to learn about its postdoctoral training positions. Applications are accepted year-round, and participants will meet one-on-one with faculty and explore VAI's scientific resources. There is no cost to attend for selected applicants. .

Year-round: HHMI Janelia Visiting Scientist Program applications

Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and established senior investigators are all invited to participate in Janelia's Visiting Scientist Program. Janelia accepts visitor proposals on a continuous basis. Since 2007, more than 410 visiting scientists from 23 countries have participated in the program. .