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QPR Training

The simple steps anyone can learn tohelp save a life from suicide

Register for the 2026 QPR Training
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9-11 AM
2525 West End, Suite 1040

What is QPR Training?
What does QPR stand for?

Question Persuade Refer

What is a QPR Gatekeeper?

A QPR gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.

What do Certified Gatekeepers do?
  • Recognize suicide risk factors, common stressors, and warning signs
  • Understand suicide as a public health issue
  • Apply QPR to support someone at risk
  • Locate and refer to resources within Vanderbilt
Questions
Email the Edge team at info@edgeforscholars.org
upcoming QPR Training events [ view all events ]
Grant Pacing Workshop R: Session 1
May 26, 2026 | 10:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Eric Austin | 2525 West End, VICTR Suite 609 Boardroom
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Early career faculty
Grant Pacing Workshop K: Session 1
May 27, 2026 | 10:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, VICTR Suite 609 Boardroom
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Grant Pacing Workshop K: Session 2
June 2, 2026 | 11:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, VICTR Suite 609 Boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
Grant Pacing Workshop R: Session 2
June 8, 2026 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Eric Austin | 2525 West End, VICTR Suite 609 Boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
Edge Review Survey of Intent Due (October NIH Deadline)
July 23, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
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Senior faculty
Edge Review Materials Due (October NIH Deadline)
August 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by July 23
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Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
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