Professional Programs

SACNAS professional programs are designed to support professionals, including postdocs, to strengthen their competencies and reach their career goals. Programs are specifically designed with both professional development and community-building aspects in mind. These well-rounded programs equip and empower professionals to thrive in their careers and continue their STEM journey with tangible skills, a network of support, and an empowered sense of self.

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NSF & SACNAS Grant Writing and Peer Review Workshop

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NSF and SACNAS are excited to host a fully funded workshop on Grant Writing and Peer Review for early career scientists! Participants of this workshop will learn to critique grant proposals as well as how to develop their own with the guidance of peers and advisors.

Dates: August 14 - 16, 2023

Location: Miami, Florida. Airfare and lodging will be provided to all participants.

Eligibility:

Applicants should be postdocs or early career professionals who are interested in submitting a grant proposal to either the Biological Sciences (BIO) or STEM Education (EDU) directorates at NSF. You can learn more about BIO directorates at NSF HERE. You can learn more about EDU directorates at NSF HERE. This program is open to all applicants but participants from the East Coast/U.S. Caribbean Territories will be given priority.

Application requirements:

Must be a postdoc or early career professionals interested in submitting grant proposals to NSF under BIO or EDU directorates. Advanced graduate students may be considered.

We are accepting applications from all applicants across the U.S, however, applicants that study and/or reside in the East Coast (i.e. Maine, Maryland, New York, Georgia, Florida, etc.) and U.S. Caribbean Territories (Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands) will be given priority to attend the workshop.

2023 Applications are Closed

The in-person 2.5-day event will be held August 14 - 16 in Miami, FL. Airfare and lodging will be provided to all participants.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1935813. Any opinions, findings and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation (NSF)

SACNAS Postdoc Community Program

Formerly known as the SACNAS Postdoc Cohort Program, SPCP has been reimagined to strengthen our effort to create an inclusive, year-round, welcoming community for postdocs across the country via Slack.

SPCP participants will have an opportunity to network, share resources, and insights, gain a community, AND participate in SACNAS-supported seminars relevant to their current position throughout the year.

Benefits include:

Building community with the next generation of SACNISTA professionals
Opportunity to engage with fellow postdocs, and share resources & experiences, and have fun!
Direct access to relevant seminars and training from top-tier speakers
Unique opportunities for participation in other SACNAS events and more!

Eligibility:

Must be a postdoc.
Must be a SACNAS dues-paying member
Must adhere to the SACNAS Code of Conduct

Apply today!

Eligibility:

Must be a postdoc.
Must be a SACNAS dues-paying member
Must adhere to the SACNAS Code of Conduct

Apply today!

Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute

The Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institute (LPSLI) provides premier training for motivated STEM professionals from populations that have been historically excluded and, as a result of exclusion, are underrepresented in STEM. Professionals interested in advancing their leadership of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all sectors of STEM (academia, industry, and non-profit, and government), are encouraged to apply.