Program Overview & Goals
The Discover symposium is designed to identify talent and build a supportive, collaborative, and welcoming community.
Future postdoctoral candidates will be invited to the Salk Institute to present their research, connect with other trainees, participate in various professional development workshops and panels, and network with potential Salk faculty advisors to facilitate mentor-mentee pairing opportunities across disciplines of biology, a format not typically found in traditional postdoctoral interview formats.
The Discover program will consist of a 3-day, all-expenses-paid program from July 09-11, 2025.
Application submission is now closed.
Eligibility Requirements
This opportunity is open to current PhD students, ideally those 1-2 years from starting their postdoctoral training, or recent PhD grads who are seeking their first postdoc position. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This program aims to build and sustain a strong biomedical research pipeline to advance the Institute’s mission for training the next generation of bold, innovative scientists.
International students are eligible to apply.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete a brief online application and submit the following documents:
- Project Abstract
- Career Goals Statement
- Community Commitment Statement
- CV/Resume
Application submission is now closed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact us at
community@salk.edu.
