
Deadline: Sanford Burnham Prebys Rising Stars Symposium
February 21

The Rising Stars Symposium is an annual recruitment event that showcases the biomedical research of exceptional postdoctoral candidates from across the country. Candidates are selected based on academic achievements, research scholarship, and the alignment of their research interests with those of Sanford Burnham Prebys laboratories.
We invite applications from late-stage doctoral students and early-stage postdoctoral researchers who will be seeking a postdoctoral position between now and May 2026.
Over the course of three days, selected candidates will:
- Present their research in a 20-minute talk
- Participate in career and leadership development sessions
- Tour laboratories and core facilities
- Attend a networking reception with students, postdocs, and faculty
- Meet with faculty to explore postdoctoral opportunities at the Institute
Travel, lodging, and meals will be covered by Sanford Burnham Prebys. The symposium is hosted by the NCI-designated Cancer Center and the DEIB Council. We strongly encourage scholars from underrepresented groups in the sciences to apply, as we are committed to increasing the visibility of diverse future leaders in biomedical research.
If you have any questions, please contact RSS@sbpdiscovery.org.
Apply
Interested scholars must submit an application by February 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST, and provide an abstract, CV, and the contact information of a PI, research advisor, or mentor who can serve as a reference.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Selected scholars will be notified by March 10, 2025.