Career Guidance
What to do after you have completed your master's or doctorate:
- Master's students have the option of going into the field they have been desiring or getting a doctorate.
- Doctorate students will need to decide if they would like to become post-doctoral researchers or associate professors. Doctorate graduates can also go into the private sector.
Presented by the National Postdoctoral Association
Research Links
More commonly known as a biosketch, this form is required for all key personnel listed on all grants
Presented by the NIH and DHHS
Council on Undergraduate Research
Presented by the National Science Foundation
Find a grant tailored to your needs by using the search engine in Grants.gov
Presented by Professor SimonPeytonn Jones from Cambridge University
Under "Other Resources" and then select "Finding the Right Mentor" to view a slide presentation from Dr. RobertDoolingg, a P.I. at the University of Maryland
Internal Grant Opportunities for StudentsFind a grant that best suits your needs
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) IRB was established to assure the protection of all human subjects in research projects conducted by anyone on the premises of , , , and the . In addition, theIRBB has oversight for all research that is conducted elsewhere by faculty, students, staff, or other representatives of these institutions.
- correlate real-life situations withIRBB research decisions
- visit commonly used grant sites and learn about special regulations used by state and federal agencies
- decide what category is best for yourIRBB proposal
Visit the NIH website to find grant opportunities that fit your needs.
Get the most out of your application
A look at what to do and what not to do when creating and presenting a poster. Presented by David Usher, Ph.D.
NIH Tips for Applicants: Reviewers and staff at the National Institutes of Health offer their insights to scientists seeking to improve their chances of getting a grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Find similar projects already funded by the NIH and help streamline your proposal with the proper NIH Institutes and Centers.
Topics ranging from Biophysics & Chemical Biology to Microbiology to Neuroscience and more.
Awards and Scholarships
Opportunities to finance your degree with scholarships, fellowships, awards, and waivers.
Fellowship opportunities for those working in STEM fields.
The purpose of this program is to support ASB student members pursuing biomechanics research by offering a source of research funding.
Recognizing excellence in biomechanics research annually with a variety of awards.
NASPSPA provides several awards for graduate students.
ACSM's prestigious research grants and travel awards.
Designed to fund member projects of value to the SHAPE America professions.
Honoring deserving students in January each year.
AAUW has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe.
Recognizing scientific achievements and honors to those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of Biomechanics.
Student members of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) are eligible for several grants.
Non-NIH Funding Opportunities for Predoctoral and Graduate Researchers
The Force and Motion Foundation offers up to ten $500 travel awards each quarter to assist students with costs for travel to scientific conferences.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supports research and programs throughout the nation which are working to build a Culture of Health.