Increased visibility for your research

Meet other future leaders committed to enhancing diversity in science

Benefit from one-on-one mentoring prior to launching a faculty search

Benefit from a peer support network as you launch your independent career

 Selection criteria will be based on demonstrated scientific excellence, evaluated based on prior research achievement and significant prior contributions to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. In addition to research presentations, the symposium will feature one-on-one and small group discussions between the Next Gen Scientists and a scientific advisory board made of up faculty from related departments at UC Berkeley and Stanford. This forum will facilitate the development of strong and intimate professional networks, providing meaningful mentoring for junior scientists that will directly impact their career trajectory while simultaneously providing search committees with early access to a highly coveted candidate pool. Moreover, the symposium will nucleate a community within a talented diverse cohort of scientists, providing them with a peer network that can provide mentoring and support as they confront the challenges associated with launching an independent research lab.