Securing Funding: a Panel with Private Foundation Funded Biomedical Postdocs

Join the Big10+ Postdoc Affairs Network for an inspiring research development event featuring biomedical postdocs who have successfully secured non‐federal fellowships. Hear their stories, learn what made their applications stand out, and gather practical strategies you can apply to your own funding journey.

Panelists:

• Dr. Nada Aboelella (University of Chicago) – American Cancer Society Postdoc Fellow
• Dr. Whitney Stevens-Sostre (University of Wisconsin–Madison) – Howard Hughes Medical Institute Hanna H. Gray Fellow (also a recipient of a Burroughs Wellcome Fund Postdoc Enrichment Program Award)
• Dr. Wenjuan Mu (University of Michigan) – American Heart Association Postdoc Fellow 

What you’ll walk away with:

• Concrete tips for crafting a compelling non‐federal fellowship application
• Insights into how successful applicants navigated challenges and leveraged mentorship
• A clearer understanding of which funding mechanisms align with your research trajectory