About the symposium

The NIH Career Symposium is a virtual event highlighting the diversity of career choices available to biomedical researchers. This event provides career exploration and networking opportunities for graduate students, postdocs, and fellows in the NIH Intramural Research Program. Graduate students and postdocs from outside the NIH are also welcome to attend.

Whether you’re a graduate student, a postdoc, clinical fellow, or a senior student looking for a job, this event will help you explore your career options. Come to hear from professionals and peers and learn strategies for navigating the job search process.

Join us for the NIH Career Symposium!

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Event highlights

During this multi-day event we’ll host speakers from across the biomedical workforce. The agenda includes:

• Ten panels featuring professionals in a broad range of careers.
• Workshops to help you:
  • Navigate a Changing Job Market
  • Develop Job Search Skills
  • Plan for a Career Transition
• Opportunities to network with professionals and peers

Symposium dates and schedule

The 2025 NIH Career Symposium will take place on November 3-6, 2025. The event is virtual.