Edge Events

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
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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 2, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 1014
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
June 12, 2025 | 9:15 am (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste. 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
August 11, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 6 Floor boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
January 12, 2026 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
bring your sense of adventure
Testimonials
Overall, it was a fantastic retreat and a great way to make connections and learn new skills to grow as a scientist.

~ Retreat Participant

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

Wonderful day! I met several junior investigators with whom I might never have come into contact.

~ Dr. Stokes Peebles, Retreat Mentor

2025 Edge for Scholars Retreat
Building Collaborations | Creating Connections
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