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CHOP Gateway to Pediatric Research Program
Date:
Nov 17, 2021 ‐ 11:00 am
Where:

Virtual via BlueJeans

CHOP Gateway to Pediatric Research Program: A Postdoctoral Diversity Initiative

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the Gateway to Pediatric Research Program will take place virtually on Nov. 17, 2021.

Part I: Nov. 17 - 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Part II: Spring 2022

Part I of the Gateway to Pediatric Research Program introduces research at CHOP to promising senior graduate students and junior postdoctoral fellows. Individuals from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, life experiences, research experiences, and employment backgrounds are encouraged to register. This includes individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds and women underrepresented in their scientific disciplines.

Participants from across the nation are invited to learn about the breadth of research and state-of-the-art facilities at CHOP and hear from current CHOP postdocs about life and research in Philly. Opportunities to apply for relocation awards and funded fellowships will also be discussed.

Registration is now open! Register here

Please contact atop@chop.edu with questions.

Key Program Elements and Outcomes

  • Hear from current CHOP postdocs, including our postdoc-driven CHOP Postdoc Alliance and Postdocs for Diversity in Science, about life and research in Philadelphia and on the CHOP/University of Pennsylvania campus
  • Hear about the breadth of research at CHOP as well as our state-of-the-art research facilities
  • Learn the details of “Applying to Postdocs at CHOP” from knowing if you’re ready to apply to connecting with faculty and finding opportunities in our interactive workshop
  • Learn how to apply for CHOP Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity and the CHOP Gateway Relocation Award

Participants can expect the following takeaways from this program:

  • An introduction to a world class pediatric research hospital, including its many research programs, training opportunities, and campus life
  • An introduction to the institutionally funded Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity and the CHOP Gateway Relocation Award

Part II coming in Spring 2022 ...

  •  View keynote research talks from esteemed CHOP/University of Pennsylvania faculty
  • Present your research to peers and faculty and receive constructive feedback (optional)
  • Connect with CHOP faculty directly in brief 1:1 chats
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