Are you at the forefront of biology or biomedical research seeking to push the boundaries of knowledge? Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory invites you to participate in the Innovators Symposium 2025, a premier event that brings together the brightest graduate student minds across biology in cancer biology and neuroscience research areas.

The Innovators Symposium is a two-day symposium to provide a forum for senior graduate students to present their work, and will take place February 24-26. The focus of the event will be on students interested in the cancer biology and neuroscience fields. The invited trainees will have an opportunity to interact with CSHL faculty and current postdocs, and to participate in professional development activities. Candidates from backgrounds under-represented in science are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

Present Your Work: Attendees will have the opportunity to present their research to the CSHL community and receive valuable feedback.
Network with Peers and Leaders: Connect with esteemed professionals in your field, sharing insights and forging collaborations.
Cutting-Edge Research: Discover the latest advancements and innovative approaches in biological research. Be part of discussions that could shape the future of the field.
Career Advancement: Gain insights into career paths and learn from those who have carved successful paths in the field.
Funding Provided: All selected candidates will attend the symposium at no cost.

Don't Miss This Opportunity!
The Innovators Symposium is more than a meeting; it's a launching pad for the next generation of researchers.

About CSHL
Located on the North Shore of Long Island in New York, CSHL is a world-renowned research and educational institution with cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, and quantitative biology programs. Postdocs at CSHL will join a vibrant and highly collaborative research community composed of scientists committed to research that contributes to a deeper understanding of their respective fields. CSHL is surrounded by miles of beautiful beaches and hiking trails, top-notch schools, and quaint coastal towns while also being only thirty miles from New York City and all the amenities and attractions therein. CSHL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

CSHL’s postdocs have access to all the scientific resources available on campus. Beyond that, there are specialized programs in place to support the careers, professional development, and overall community of postdoctoral fellows at the Laboratory. Read more about postdoctoral training at CSHL here.

This symposium is open to current graduate students conducting research in Cancer Biology and/or Neuroscience who are about one year away from receiving their Ph.D. at the time of the application. We will also consider very recent graduates who are finishing up dissertation work post-defense. Students enrolled at any U.S. institution are eligible (regardless of citizenship).

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