ASBMR Student Cohort

Application Process

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • Current undergraduate, graduate, or medical professional students
  • Conducting basic, translational, or clinical research in the bone, mineral, and musculoskeletal field
  • Able to provide an anticipated graduation date to verify student status

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online application and submit:

  • A Letter of Support (one page) from an ASBMR member in good standing (mentor, co‑mentor, or institution‑affiliated)
  • A Letter of Interest (one page) describing how participation will support your scientific and career goals

Accepted file types: .doc, .docx, .pdf

Notification of Acceptance

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Accepted students will be notified directly by the ASBMR office.

Program Expectations

Students accepted into the cohort agree to:

  • Participate in at least 50% of monthly educational and networking sessions
  • Complete all focus group surveys and questionnaires distributed throughout the year

A full calendar of events will be provided to help with planning.

Education

Each month, we'll host an educational event for the cohort. Below are the currently planned topics for 2026 and recordings from past cohorts. Please note future topics may be subject to change. To access recordings, you will be asked for a password provided to all Student Cohort participants. 

2026 Programming
2025 Programming
2024 Programming

Session 1: Speed Networking

March 27, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET

Session 2: Introduction to ASBMR + Abstract Writing

April 17, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
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Session 3: Oral Presentations/Posters

May 22, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
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Session 4: Building a Career Development Plan

June 26, 2024, 12:00-1:30 p.m. ET
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Session 5: Career Paths

July 24, 2024, 12:00-1:30 p.m. ET

Session 6: Social Media + Pre-Meeting Elevator Pitch Practice Session

August 21, 2024, 12:00-1:30 p.m. ET
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Session 7: Life-Career Balance

October 24, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
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Session 8: Navigating a Science Career Across Borders

November 20, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
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Session 9: Avoiding Burnout

December 11, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET 
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