Resources to help you transition into your next step.

Career Planning

Science Magazine’s IDP (Independent Development Plan)
Myers-Briggs Test (fast, free, scored immediately)
Dr. Lois Frankel: Free Career Resources

Career Centers in Houston

Rice Center for Career Development (check out the events calendar, which includes info sessions!)
UH Career Center
BCM Post-Doctoral Association
University of St. Thomas – Career Services & Testing Center
Houston Community College – Career Planning & Resources

Opportunities

For High School Students

  • Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
  • MD Anderson Summer Research Experience

For Undergraduate Students

  • BCM Summer Programs
  • Rice University Summer Programs
  • UH Summer Programs
  • UT-Houston Summer Research Program, Gene-Environment Interaction Program
  • NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Sciences (SIP), and other programs
  • MD Anderson Summer Research Experience

For Graduate Students

  • NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
  • Hertz’s Graduate Fellowship Award
  • NIH’s National Research Service Award (NRSA, F31)
  • GXE Training Program

For Post-doctorates

  • Genentech Postdoctoral Program
  • Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty (Order a FREE copy of this book here!)

For Faculty

  • Resources for early career Assistant Professors: Lab Management Resources