Monthly Archives: October 2024

Pathy Foundation Fellowship applications open! Deadline to apply is Dec 15, 2024.

The Pathy Foundation Fellowship is a self-directed opportunity for young leaders to test and develop their skills in their respective fields while benefiting from a rich support network of driven peers, skilled facilitators, and experienced practitioners. Fellows can propose an initiative in any field, sector, and community, providing them with the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage for their future careers. Each year, up to 12 selected Fellows receive state-of-the-art training, extensive support, and up to $50,000 in funding to support their growth as leaders, make a meaningful impact in a community they care about, and acquire skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. Learn more about this one-of-a-kind program here.

Applications for the 2025-2026 Cohort of the Pathy Foundation Fellowship are open to University of Victoria students until December 15th, 2024. If you are interested in circulating this opportunity among students in your network, you can access promotional resources here. Additionally, you can book a 10-minute presentation about the Pathy Fellowship for any classes you are teaching through this link.

Bright SCIdea Challenge and SCI Industry Recruitment Showcase

Bright SCIdea 2025

Entries for our annual scientific entrepreneurship challenge are now open! The Bright SCIdea Challenge invites teams of STEM undergraduate, masters, and PhD students to develop a science-based idea with societal benefits.

Participants Will:
Attend free, exclusive, accredited online business training workshops: 26-27 November 2024
Enhance their CVs and network with industry experts.
Have the opportunity to pitch their idea on 18 March 2025 in Belgrave Square, London.
Compete for a £5,000 cash prize!

Registration Closes: 13 November 2024

https://www.soci.org/careers-support/bright-scidea

SCI Industry Recruitment Showcase 6 November 2024 2-4pm (London, UK time)

https://www.soci.org/events/hq-events/2024/sci-industry-recruitment-showcase

In this Zoom Webinar, representatives from organisations across the chemical industry will share information about their organisation’s culture, job vacancies and opportunities available now and in the future as well as the skills and STEM backgrounds required to apply to vacancies. This is a great opportunity for students to meet potential employers and find out about jobs that will be available when they graduate.

Internship opportunity – IRCC, Montreal

Looking for a summer internship in life science research?

The 2025 IRIC Next Generation Competition program offers undergraduate students an enriching opportunity to conduct a 12-week or a 16-week summer internship in research at IRIC at Montreal.

Details, projects and eligibility criteria

Want to know more? Join our virtual information session !

  • Tuesday, November 12, 12:00 pm (EST) in French> Click here
  • Wednesday, November 13, 12:00 pm (EST) in English> Click here

No registration necessary, just click on the link at the date and time of the meeting.

This program is open to students enrolled in the following programs :

Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Sciences / Chemistry / Informatics / Molecular Biology / Microbiology and Immunology / Pathology and Cellular Biology / Pharmaceuticals Sciences / Pharmacology / Physics

Value of the awards :

$5,472 – 12-week internship
$7,296 – 16-week internship

List of projects offered in Summer 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE : MONDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 2024, 9:00 A.M. (EST)

Apply now