Professional Development

Morgridge Institute for Research provides our researchers with opportunities to grow as scientists, mentors, communicators, and members of society. Through fellowship programs, workshops, and collaborations within the scientific community, we strive to cultivate well-rounded professionals whose skills extend far beyond the bench.

Supporting Scientists

Individual Advising

Morgridge researchers are provided confidential, in-house advising with a certified career development professional.

Cohort Roundtables

Our monthly “Friday Forums” provide an informal space for researchers to network, socialize, and explore professional development topics including career planning, mentorship, networking, and more.

Discovery Seminar Series

This monthly seminar provides an opportunity for researchers at Morgridge to share their latest work with the entire institute.

Fellowships

The Morgridge Metabolism Interdisciplinary Fellowship

The Morgridge Metabolism Interdisciplinary Fellowship

The goal of the Morgridge Metabolism Interdisciplinary (MMI) Fellowship is to support outstanding early-stage graduate students and postdoctoral fellows that seek to apply their work toward a metabolism-related challenge in a manner that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.

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Morgridge Postdoctoral Fellowship

Morgridge Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Morgridge Institute for Research has established a postdoctoral fellowship program directed toward developing researchers trained and dedicated to improving human health through the pursuit of excellent interdisciplinary biomedical research. We are particularly interested in supporting individuals who have strong interests in collaborative research and communicating science to society.

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Colloquia and Seminars

Morgridge Metabolism Colloquium

Morgridge Metabolism Colloquium

This ongoing series features invited lecturers and brings together metabolism researchers to share ideas, expertise and resources. Visiting lecturers will first present a seminar on their work.

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Campus Stem Cell Seminar Series

Campus Stem Cell Seminar Series

This ongoing series features invited lecturers and brings together metabolism researchers to share ideas, expertise and resources. Visiting lecturers will first present a seminar on their work.

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Morgridge Professional Development Series

Morgridge Professional Development Series

The Morgridge Professional Development Series is an ongoing selection of professional training workshops that can expand your skills as a scientific professional.

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