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AF STFP & NRC RAP: Preparing a Competitive Fellowship Application

  • December 9, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Office of Fellowships will host a webinar on best practices for crafting a compelling and competitive research proposal for the NRC Rese...

Eligibility and Benefits: Fellowship and Application Process for NRC RAP and AF STFP

  • November 18, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain a database of more than a thousand active research opportunities and administer postdoctoral and senior research awards at partic...

Rethinking Researcher Assessment and Incentives at U.S. Academic Institutions: A Workshop

  • October 28 - 29, 2025
  • Workshop
  • Past

This National Academies workshop will explore new approaches to expand the criteria for which researchers are assessed at U.S. academic institutions beyond traditional outputs such as grants, publicat...

Introduction: Fellowship and Application Process for NRC RAP and AF STFP

  • September 30, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Intro to the Fellowship & Application Process Webinar The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain a database of more than a thousand active research opportunities and admin...

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: David O. Prevatt

  • August 19, 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Lecture
  • Past

Diplomatic Wind Hazard Resilience: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Communication U.S. diplomatic missions face routine winds, catastrophic hurricanes and tornadoes that threaten operations and s...

2025 New Voices Informational Webinar for Applicants

  • August 14, 2025
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Join us for an informational webinar on August 14 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM ET to learn more about the New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine program and the application for the 2026–2028 coh...

2026 Mirzayan Fellowship Info Session

  • July 16, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Register today for the 2026 Mirzayan Fellowship Info Session to learn more about the 2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program! This is an opportunity for poten...

2025 NRC Research Associateship Programs Laboratory Program Representatives Meeting

  • July 16, 2025
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The annual Laboratory Program Representatives meeting serves as a pivotal forum for the Fellowships Office to present a comprehensive status update on the NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) and...

2024-2025 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Olga Shemyakina

  • April 29, 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Lecture
  • Past

HEALTH AND ARMED CONFLICT Many countries experienced armed conflict in 2024 that, among many other effects, imposed damage to population health. Highlighting findings from research in economics and de...

Leveraging the National Climate Assessment to Empower Communities - A Workshop

  • October 9, 2024
  • 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Workshop
  • Past

Join us at the National Academies for a workshop on leveraging the National Climate Assessment to empower communities! The goal for this workshop is to contribute towards the ongoing efforts to broad...

Perspectives from New Voices: Navigating Early-stage STEM Careers Across Sectors

  • September 25, 2024
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The Board on Higher Education and Workforce will host an open session featuring members of the New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine program, which engages mid-career scientists, engineers...

Mirzayan Fellowship Alumni Virtual Convening: September 17, 2024

  • September 17, 2024
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Mirzayan Fellowship program office is hosting a virtual Mirzayan Alumni Convening on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM EDT. This event will provide fellowship alumni with the opportunity to...

Perspectives from New Voices: Promoting Professional Development for Graduate Students in a Changing Paradigm

  • September 11, 2024
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The Board on Higher Education and Workforce will host an open session featuring members of the New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine program, which engages mid-career scientists, engineers...

2025 Mirzayan Fellowship Informational Webinar

  • August 7, 2024
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Register today for the 2025 Mirzayan Fellowship Informational Webinar to learn more about the 2024 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program! This is an opportunity...

2023-2024 Jefferson Science Fellowships Distinguished Lecture Series: Christine Payne

  • July 30, 2024
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
  • Lecture
  • Past

ACADEMIC RESEARCH SECURITY Research security requires engagement by researchers from academia, government, and industry. For academic researchers who focus on fundamental and open research for publica...
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