{"id":42839,"date":"2023-09-19T17:18:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T00:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vermont.salk.edu\/?page_id=42839"},"modified":"2026-01-09T11:57:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:57:37","slug":"rising-stars-symposium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/de\/about\/our-community\/research-and-training-opportunities\/rising-stars-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Stars Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--\r\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25-rising-stars-logo-285.jpg\" alt=\"Salk Rising Stars Symposium\" \/>\r\n<figcaption style=\"width: 285px; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Overview &amp; Application Tips Workshop<\/strong><br><br>Friday, November 14\r\n11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT\r\n<br><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn -expand\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/I2e6jnhfRZyhZzR_1e9Wng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"margin:0 auto;width:100%;\">Register Today<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n-->\r\n\r\n<p>We are pleased to announce the third annual Rising Stars Symposium at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. This symposium is intended to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding postdoctoral trainees in the scientific workforce who have made foundational discoveries in their science and contributed to positive and meaningful societal outcomes beyond the lab.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The dates for the symposium are\u00a0<strong>May 13-14, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<!--\r\n<div style=\"float: right; border: 1px solid #333; margin-left: 20px; padding: 10px;\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/25_Rising_Stars_Flyer_1113.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"325\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/rising-stars.jpg\" alt=\"Rising Stars Flyer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/rising-stars.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/rising-stars-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/rising-stars-147x191.jpg 147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/25_Rising_Stars_Flyer_1113.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to download the flyer \u00bb<\/a><\/div>\r\n-->\r\n\r\n<p>During the symposium at the Salk Institute, selected candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\r\n \t<li>Present their cutting-edge research in a dynamic symposium setting to refine ideas and spark future collaborations.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Network with fellow trainees and peers who are driving innovation across a broad spectrum of scientific fields.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Engage one-on-one with Salk Institute faculty to explore mentorship opportunities and build lasting professional relationships.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Travel costs and lodging accommodations associated with attending the symposium will be covered by the Salk Institute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>This opportunity is open to current postdoctoral researchers who are at least 1-2 years from entering the job market. Trainees of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The application requires the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>CV<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Project abstract (250 words)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Career goals (250 words)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Broader Impacts Statement (250 words)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Letter of support from postdoctoral advisor (1 page)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/24_Rising-Stars-Collage-1024x576-v2.png\" alt=\"Rising Stars program brings underrepresented postdoctoral fellows to the Institute for the one-day Rising Star Symposium.\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Application<\/h2>\r\n<p>APPLICATION EXTENSION: The application deadline has been extended to <strong>January 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PST<\/strong>. Please upload all required materials by then to be considered for the Rising Stars Symposium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Following the application deadline, the candidate\u2019s postdoctoral advisor will be contacted and asked to submit a 1-page <strong>letter of recommendation<\/strong> by Friday, January 16, 2026. A link to upload the letter will be sent to the advisor\u2019s email provided in the application form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<!--\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Application opens October 1, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\r\n-->\r\n\r\n<!--\r\n<p>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-Rising-Star-Scoring-Rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to view the Rising Stars Scoring Rubric \u00bb<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div align=\"center\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/recruiting2.ultipro.com\/SAL1013SIBS\/JobBoard\/e9f055e1-a105-4f91-9a67-21aea61655fa\/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=17bc758b-f1c2-46dc-ba98-9c199024dfbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Today<\/a><\/div>\r\n-->\r\n\r\n<!--\r\n<hr>\r\n<h2>Nomination<\/h2>\r\nIf you are a Principal Investigator and would like to nominate a postdoctoral trainee, please email <a href=\"mailto:community@salk.edu\">community@salk.edu<\/a>. Send us their name, contact information, and a brief statement (4-5 sentences) about their current work and potential as an independent investigator. Include details about how the trainee would benefit from the Rising Stars Symposium which is focused on developing novel opportunities and relationships to enhance Salk research.\r\n-->\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Kontakt<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIf you have any application questions, please contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:community@salk.edu\">community@salk.edu<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--\r\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25-rising-stars-logo-285.jpg\" alt=\"Salk Rising Stars Symposium\" \/>\r\n<figcaption style=\"width: 285px; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Overview &amp; Application Tips Workshop<\/strong><br><br>Friday, November 14\r\n11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT\r\n<br><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn -expand\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/I2e6jnhfRZyhZzR_1e9Wng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"margin:0 auto;width:100%;\">Register Today<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n-->\r\n\r\n<p>We are pleased to announce the third annual Rising Stars Symposium at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. 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