Keystone Symposia Fellows Program Call for Applications - Class of 2026

By Jill Abrell

Keystone Symposia’s flagship Fellows Program is looking for its next cohort of rising scientists in the biological or biomedical sciences research field. This special programming is designed to support the career development of postdoctoral and early-career scientists. Established in 2009, the Fellows Program is a premier professional advancement opportunity for next-generation scientists, providing support tailored to meet the unique challenges at these pivotal career stages. Join a network of over 100 alumni in this cutting-edge, life science Fellowship. 

Keystone Fellows benefit from unique networking and training opportunities and participate in conversations at the forefront of biology with academic, industry and government thought leaders from around the world. Fellows engage directly with eminent scientists from our Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) through a variety of formats including immersion in three SAB meetings and presenting their work to the SAB, and one-on-one mentorship tailored to the Fellow’s career trajectory and professional goals. In addition, monthly “Fellows Friday” virtual meetings provide Fellows with expert advice on essential topics such as grant writing, tenure strategies, publishing, mentorship and more.

 Learn more about the Fellows Program and Fellows community news:  

Fellows Annual Update

We are now accepting applications for the Class of 2026!

For more information, including eligibility criteria, terms of participation & to apply, visit: https://www.keystonesymposia.org/program-enrichment/fellows-program

If you know of someone who is eligible, please help us spread the word about this valuable professional advancement opportunity!  

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Support for the Keystone Symposia Fellows Program is made possible by our Program partners, including the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Eli Lilly and Company and Cytokinetics, Inc., as well as generous gifts from individual donors. 

Partnering with Keystone Symposia to sponsor Leadership Development for the Keystone Fellows is a privilege for Eli Lilly and Company. We hope our relationship will inspire early career scientists to lead boldly through people, collaborations and science to make pioneering discoveries for the advancement of medicine.

--Laura Michael, Senior Director, Eli Lilly and Company

 

We welcome additional sponsors! 

Please consider joining us in our mission to support the next generation of scientists in the biomedical and life science workforce!  

Contact:  DLSP@keystonesymposia.org 

Donate to Keystone Symposia Fellows Program Here! 

Meet the Author

Jill Abrell

Project Manager & Program Specialist, Scientific Programming

Jill Abrell holds a BA in Environmental Studies from the University of Michigan and brings a strong foundation in program coordination, communication, and public engagement from her previous work in the education field. At Keystone Symposia, she coordinates the Scientific Advisory Board meetings to support the development of Keystone Symposia’s conference portfolio, in addition to coordinating mentorship programming, such as Career Roundtables and the Keystone Symposia Fellows Program.

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