Unique opportunity for PhD students

[Daly, Meagan]

 

Hi everyone and Happy New Year!

I wanted to forward along to those in Years-2-4 who would like to participate in a two-week technique-intensive summer initiative at the Salk institute! See below for more details on how to apply.

Best regards,

Sonya 

Sonya E. Neal, PhD

Associate Professor

HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar

Associate Director, Biological Science PhD Program

University of California San Diego

https://www.sonyaneallab.com/

Co-founder of BUMMP

https://bummp.ucsd.edu/

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Graduate students can schedule meeting w/ me via Calendly

 

From: Christina Towers <cto...@salk.edu>
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
To:
Cc: Sophie Bales <sba...@salk.edu>
Subject: Unique opportunity for PhD students (please circulate)

Happy New Year! Please help spread the word to PhD students in your program/department.

 

We are excited to share details for the third annual Salk Edge program at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

The Salk Institute, located in San Diego, California, is one of the top five research centers in the world and has been home to six Nobel Laureates.

 

 

Salk Edge is open to earlier career PhD students (years 2-4) who are looking to enhance their training. This two-week, technique-intensive summer initiative is designed to equip PhD students with advanced research skills and professional development tools for successful careers in science.

 

 

This program focuses on training students in cutting-edge laboratory techniques while also offering soft skills workshops on topics like grant writing, networking, and scientific communication. Participants engage directly with Salk faculty and labs, helping build valuable future postdoctoral connections. The dates for the program are August 17-28, 2026.

Learn more and apply here.

 

Travel costs and lodging accommodations associated with attending this program will be covered by the Salk Institute. Please let us know if you have any questions; We are happy to schedule a call to discuss this program in more detail.

 

I have also attached our flyers for your convenience.

 

All the best,

Christie

 

Christina Towers
Assistant Professor
Richard Heyman and Anne Daigle Endowed Developmental Chair
PH (858) 453-4100 x1342
E CTo...@Salk.edu
towers.salk.edu


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