Upcoming Events

In the November 10th Environmental Health Sciences Department Seminar, Ben Johnson will present "Introducing Nature Health, a new journal of population health". Join us in person in ARB 1101 or via Zoom. In-person attendance is only available to Columbia affiliates. Affiliates outside of Columbia are welcome to attend via Zoom.

The NIH Grant Writing Boot Camp is a two-day intensive boot camp combining lectures, hands-on activities, and discussions to demystify the NIH application process. This training will prepare participants to submit an NIH grant proposal that turns reviewers into advocates, positioning the applicant for success. The 2-day NIH Grant Writing Boot Camp: Building a Strong Foundation for Funding Success will provide comprehensive training that supplies researchers with the tools to write persuasive, effective grant proposals. Through a combination of seminars, discussions, examples, and hands-on activities, with a particular focus on navigating between-the-lines on how to tailor your proposals to grant reviewers, this training will orient you to all aspects of the academic funding process (i.e., grant writing and grant strategizing), including: How to identify and apply for the right funding opportunities with the NIH (and beyond); How to position your research and yourself to make reviewers your research advocates; How to target your application to the right place at the right time; and How to write clearly, effectively, and persuasively when telling your scientific story. Audience and Requirements Investigators from any institution and from all career stages are welcome to attend, and we particularly encourage trainees and early-stage investigators to participate. No prior experience in preparing or submitting NIH grant applications is necessary. However, each participant should be prepared to share* and work on an NIH Specific Aims page and an NIH biosketch. Participants who have not previously written an NIH-style Aims page and/or biosketch will have an opportunity to draft their page and receive initial feedback ahead of the virtual, livestream workshop. There are no other requirements to attend the NIH Grant Writing Boot Camp. *Hands-on activities will use participant aims pages, and we therefore request that all participants respect the confidentiality of other attendees. Any participant who prefers not to share their research ideas may create a mock aims page to use during the boot camp. Additional Information Subscribe for updates on new Boot Camp details and registration deadlines. Contact the NIH Grant Writing Boot Camp team. Capacity is limited. Paid registration is required to attend.

IQVIA Strategy Consulting Information Session @ Columbia University Join us for an engaging information session hosted by IQVIA’s Strategy Consulting group, where we’ll introduce our Associate Analyst role and share insights into the impactful work we do across the biopharmaceutical landscape. During this session, you’ll hear directly from consultants and recruiters about: The day-to-day of an Associate Analyst Our approach to data-driven, science-led problem solving Career paths and growth opportunities within IQVIA Tips for navigating our recruitment process Whether you're passionate about healthcare strategy, analytics, or consulting, this is a great opportunity to explore how you can make an impact at IQVIA. This event is open to Columbia Mailman students and alumni. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to adhere to Columbia University's Code of Conduct.

  Join the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) for an information session on Wednesday, November 12, from 12:00–1:00 PM (ET) on Zoom. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute that advances federal and state policies to reduce poverty and inequality. In this session, you’ll: - Learn about CBPP’s mission and the State Policy Fellowship Program, which trains Fellows to analyze state budget and tax policy and work on issues like health care, housing, immigration, and more. - Explore career paths in policy research and advocacy, including how Fellows work with community partners to develop impactful reforms. - Hear how Fellows produce research, track legislation, and engage policymakers, media, and communities to shape policy debates. This event is open to Columbia Mailman students and alumni. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to adhere to Columbia University's Code of Conduct.