Individuals who have completed 3+ years of doctoral training in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or a closely related field.
RE-BAR January 14–15, 2026
The University of Maryland’s Fischell Department of Bioengineering will host a virtual graduate student career advancement workshop, "Recognizing Excellence in Bioengineering Academic Research," on January 14 and 15, 2026, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. ET.
The purpose of this workshop is to provide guidance to graduate students as they prepare to transition into post-doctoral positions and eventually into academia. This workshop will feature faculty career path talks; how-to workshops on finding, interviewing for, and getting funding for a post-doc; and individual mentoring sessions with UMD faculty. Check out last year's agenda below!
Those interested in applying to present their research should have completed 3+ years of doctoral training in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or a closely related field. Scroll down to view our FAQ.
2026 Event Agenda coming soon...
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should apply?
What materials should I plan to submit?
You will be asked to submit your CV (curriculum vitae), as well as short paragraphs describing your research interests, future goals, challenges overcome, and/or how this symposium will help with your career progression.
When will I know if I’ve been accepted?
Decisions will be sent to applicants by Dec. 19, 2025.
Who should I contact with questions?
Email bioe-comms@umd.edu with any questions about the event or the application process.
I'm interested, but I'm not yet ready to submit an application. How can I sign up to receive more information?
Great! We're so glad you're interested in participating. If you wish to receive email reminders about this event, and updates about the program of events, you can complete this short form to receive information before submitting your application. Please note, submitting an interest form does not count as an application to participate.
Can I spread the word about this symposium with other graduate students?
Absolutely! We invite and encourage you to share information about this symposium with any graduate students who might wish to participate. Please feel free to download and share our event flyer.
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