A day away from campus to focus on building bridges with colleagues across Vanderbilt.
The Edge for Scholars Retreat offers early career researchers and their mentors an energizing mix of talks and breakout sessions focused on building bridges with peers, mentors, and new colleagues.
After a delicious camp lunch and good conversation, spend an afternoon creating shared connections with traditional camp activities including kayaking, rock climbing, beach and water slides.
Dress casual and bring your sense of adventure (and a change of clothes).
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
Keynote
Mentor Panels
Roundtable Discussions
Camp Activities
Fun
Connection
Past Retreats
upcoming Edge for Scholars Retreat events [ view all events ]
April 8, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Panel
April 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by March 19
April 10, 2026 | 2:00 pm (In-Person)
Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, VICTR 6th Floor Lounge
April 29, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
TBA
July 23, 2026 | 5:00 pm
August 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by July 23
bring your sense of adventure
Testimonials
Wonderful day! I met several junior investigators with whom I might never have come into contact.
~ Dr. Stokes Peebles, Retreat Mentor
Overall the retreat was amazing and well done. The day moved along at a good pace and was very engaging. My mentor and I both had a great time and the material was thought provoking in many ways.
~ Retreat Participant
Overall, it was a fantastic retreat and a great way to make connections and learn new skills to grow as a scientist.
~ Retreat Participant
2025 Edge for Scholars Retreat
Building Collaborations | Creating Connections
