Integrating Research and Careers on the Phenotype

A National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT)

Students

Students

What is an EXPAND Trainee?

  • University of Virginia graduate student pursuing doctoral education in the life sciences (Biology, Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Neuroscience, BIMS) 
  • Designs and conducts interdisciplinary research to understand phenotype development and function 
  • Takes part in transformative and interdisciplinary coursework, both conceptual and quantitative 
  • Engages in seminars and workshops that foster career development and professional skills 
  • Participates in career building internships 
  • Contributes to creating an interactive and inclusive community of life scientists

Ways to become an EXPAND Trainee

Ways to become a Trainee

 

Career and Professional Development Opportunities 

 

Career and Professional Development Wheel

 

Additional Opportunities to Participate

 

Additional Ways to Participate

 

Fellowship and Funding Opportunities

 

EXPAND Funding Opportunities