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Edge for Scholars Retreat

Building CollaborationsCreating Connections
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 24, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Panel | PRB 206
Newman Seminar
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
May 1, 2025 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Stacey Satchell | PRB 206
Edge Seminar
Newman Seminar
Faculty Life
Life Hacks
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
May 13, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Reyna Gordon | 2525 West End, Ste 1010
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
May 15, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, 6 Floor Boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
May 21, 2025 | 2:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Reyna Gordon | 2525 West End, Ste 1010
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
June 12, 2025 | 9:15 am (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste. 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
bring your sense of adventure
Testimonials
This was a wonderful day filled with collaboration, research strategy, and career defining conversations. The attendees were excited to be there and Edge for Scholars out did themselves with resources, connections, and support. I was grateful to attend and plan to return next year!

~ Retreat Participant

Really great to get away from campus and have a day to zoom out and think about career big picture.

~ Retreat Participant

What a great way to start the academic year - 10/10!

~ Retreat Participant

2025 Edge for Scholars Retreat
Building Collaborations | Creating Connections
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