On the nih.gov website:

​"The Women of Color (WOC) Committee of the NIH Working Group on Women in Biomedical Careers recognizes that women of color may face unique challenges to entering and advancing in biomedical careers...The WoCRn was created to provide women of color and supporters of their advancement in the biomedical sciences information about the NIH grants process, advice on career development, and a venue or forum for networking and sharing information."

​The 9th meeting of the International Network for Young Researcher in Male Fertility will be held in Rennes, Brittany, France from June 9-11, 2016. The meeting will precede the 19th European Testis Workshop held in St Malo from the 11th to the 15th of June 2016.

From NIH Common Fund website:
"As one component of a broad, trans-NIH strategy to address the need to promote diversity in the biomedical research workforce, the Common Fund has established the “Enhancing the Diversity of the NIH-Funded Workforce” program. This program is a national collaborative through which the Diversity Program Consortium, in partnership with the NIH, will develop, implement, and evaluate innovative approaches to research training and mentoring, with the goal of engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds and helping them prepare for and succeed in biomedical research careers. It provides the opportunity for transformation of the biomedical research workforce through institution-wide and eventually nationwide implementation of successful training and mentoring strategies. The long-term goal is to enhance the NIH mission through a more diverse and robust workforce, attracting talented individuals from all population sectors."

Program Initiatives:

• Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD)
• National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN)
• Coordination and Evaluation Center (CEC)

September 5 - 8, 2014
Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown
Vancouver, British Columbia

The Association of American Medical Colleges popular Minority Faculty Career Development Seminar is designed for junior faculty (senior clinical and research fellows, instructors, and assistant professors) and post docs (MD, D/PhDs and PhDs) who aspire to leadership positions in academic medicine.

This 3-day seminar provides participants with real-world guidance and tools for pursuing career advancement in academic medicine, developing key professional competencies, building skills in grant writing and communications, and expanding their network of colleagues and role models. Bringing together junior faculty from both the United States and Canada, this year's seminar will be a multicultural experience that facilitates information sharing and networking.

The NIH Women of Color Network is an online community that is addressing the challenges faced by all women and minorities entering and advancing in scientific careers. The network is open to everyone who values diversity in the scientific workplace. Its website (http://www.wocrn.nih.gov/) includes links to forums, blogs, resources, and upcoming events. WOCRN is a free and open to the community, but requires a login account. All members can connect or communicate through the site. Advertisers are not permitted to register.