Discover Symposium
Program Overview & Goals
Friday, January 30, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
The Salk Discover Symposium invites preeminent future postdoctoral candidates to an exclusive, immersive experience designed to ignite collaboration and accelerate careers. Attendees will present their cutting-edge research, engage with a vibrant community of fellow trainees, and gain invaluable insights through various sessions. This unique event also offers rare, cross-disciplinary networking opportunities with potential Salk faculty mentors—creating powerful pathways for mentor-mentee connections that transcend traditional postdoc interview formats.
The Discover Symposium will consist of a 3-day program from July 15-17, 2026. Travel costs and lodging accommodations associated with the program are covered by the Salk Institute.
Eligibility Requirements
This opportunity is open to current PhD students located within the United States who are 1-2 years from beginning postdoctoral training, as well as recent PhD graduates who are seeking their first postdoc position.
Students from all research and demographic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The program is designed to support the development of a robust biomedical research pipeline, aligning with the Salk Institute’s mission to cultivate the next generation of innovative, bold scientists.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete a brief online application and submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- 1–2-page document describing your background, what you are looking for in a postdoctoral position, and why you want to work with the faculty you identified at Salk. It is also customary to describe your previous research experience.
- CV/Resume
Applications will open on December 15, 2025
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact us at community@salk.edu.