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Published on April 16, 2025

Vault is a valuable, comprehensive career planning tool – whether you have a career in mind, are not sure where to begin, or want some options to consider. Peruse this terrific resource to access numerous career guides, explore career fields, …

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Loredana George Assistant Director, International Relations, Global Development, Education, Psychology, Global Health, Human Rights, & Alumni Engagement

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Published on April 9, 2025

Want to explore postgraduate opportunities outside the US? Always imagined living in Europe? Below are a few unique visas and programs available to recent Harvard graduates in various EU countries and the UK.

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Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship

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Published on March 28, 2025

Out for Undergrad (O4U) invites Harvard undergrads to join them for three upcoming events full of opportunities to network within the dynamic communities of tech, engineering, and life sciences industries. For over 20 years, O4U has empowered high-achieving LGBTQ2+ undergraduate …

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Explore the different areas and timelines to consider when applying to medical school.

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This guide provides an overview of the academic requirements and application timelines for admission to U.S. medical schools.

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Pre-Med and Pre-Health Volunteer Opportunities in the Greater Boston AreaShare This: Share Pre-Med and Pre-Health Volunteer Opportunities in the Greater Boston Area on FacebookShare Pre-Med and Pre-Health Volunteer Opportunities in the Greater Boston Area on LinkedInShare Pre-Med and Pre-Health Volunteer Opportunities in the Greater Boston Area on X
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This career portal features English-language job opportunities in Denmark focused on life science, engineering, business, gaming, and IT/tech.

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Vault Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Jobs

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Ella Bradford ’24

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PhD Candidate, National Environmental Research Council (NERC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) in Environmental Research Jesus College, University of Oxford

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PhD Candidate, Neuroscience University of California San Francisco

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Atlas Sanogo ’24

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Mary Pankowski ’24

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Shreya Nair ’24

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JD Candidate, Biotechnology Law, Fulbright Fellowship

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Carlie McGrath ’24

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Life Science Research Professional Stanford Genetics Department

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Harini Kannan ’24

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Fulbright Research Fellowship in Neurscience/Biomedical Engineering, India; then Medical School

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Audrey Kang ’24

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Master's Candidate, Neuroscience Oxford University

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Ezra Feder ’24

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MD Candidate Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Boston, MA
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MD Candidate University of California, San Francisco

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George Cai ’24

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PhD Candidate, Neuroscience Harvard University

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Clinical Research Coordinator, University of California San Francisco

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Emmanouela Mousama ALM, International Relations ’24

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Julieanna Bacon ALM, Data Science ’24

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R&D Data Scientist DG Medicines

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Daniel Jang ALM, Management ’24

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Co-founder cordisia.ai

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Cody Lee ALB ’24

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Anchorage, AK
CEO Global Migrations Project

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Samantha Longo ALM, Information Management Systems ’24

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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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