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
UTHealth Houston & MD Anderson GSBS Office of Career Development
BCM Postdoctoral Association
UTHealth-Houston Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
University of St. Thomas – Career Services & Testing Center
Houston Community College – Career Planning & Resources
Career Opportunities & Funding
For High School Students
For Undergraduate Students
- 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
- PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships
- NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
- Hertz’s Graduate Fellowship Award
- NIH’s National Research Service Award (NRSA, F31)
- GXE Training Program
- Genentech Portfolio Rotation Program
- NIH Office of Science Policy Summer Internships
For Postdocs
- PhRMA Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Loreal Women in Science Postdoctoral Scholarships
- Genentech Postdoctoral Program
- NIH’s National Research Service Award (NRSA, F32)
- 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
- PhRMA Foundation Faculty Starter Grants
- Resources for early career Assistant Professors: Lab Management Resources

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