The Doc Report - August 2026
Nominations Due 8/24: Outstanding Postdocs & Faculty Mentors AwardsÌý
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) will recognize Outstanding Postdocs and Faculty Mentors during National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), September 21–25. Winners receive a $200 gift card.
Upcoming Events
PAC Â鶹ӰԺ Coffee Hour
Come meet and mingle with other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Â鶹ӰԺ (PAC Â鶹ӰԺ).
Tuesday, August 4
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Main Campus, Foolish Craig's
Learn how our thought processes prioritize certain aspects of our interactions, communication patterns and evaluations, and come away with a variety of strategies that you can use to mitigate implicit bias.
August 5th and 7th
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Join RIO’s Research Development team for a fast-paced, 30-minute introduction to the Pivot funding opportunity database, internal funding opportunities, and other free tools available with your CU Login. Bring your team—faculty, staff, and students are all welcome!
Wednesday, August 5
3 p.m.
During these upcoming sessions, you will learn more about the requirements and application process for the and the prestigious fellowships. Additionally, a current fellow will share their experiences and insights, providing you with valuable information about the program. The deadline for both fellowships is October 1.Ìý
Wednesday, August 12Ìý
Noon - 1:00 p.m.Ìý
Session 2
Tuesday, September 1Ìý
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Session 3Ìý
Join this webinar to assess your mentoring network, identify opportunities for growth, and build a stronger support system for your professional development. All CU Â鶹ӰԺ postdocs have access to NCFDDÌýÌýand can activate your account by following the directions onÌýthe NCFDDÌýpage.
Thursday, August 13
Noon - 1 p.m.
PAC Â鶹ӰԺ Social Hour
Take time outside of work to connect with fellow postdocs at the monthly social at Rayback Collective! The family-friendly event is sponsored by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Â鶹ӰԺ (PAC Â鶹ӰԺ).
Thursday, August 20
5:30 - 7:30Ìýp.m.
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd, Â鶹ӰԺ, CO 80304
Postdocs interested in careers outside of academia are invited to aÌýspeaker seriesÌýthis fall. Each week this semester, a different speaker will share their career path and answer questions for those starting their professional journey. There is no need to register for the course – simply show up for the discussion!
Mondays, August 24 - November 30
5:05 - 6:20 p.m.
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In this session, participants will learn how to treat career exploration like a scientific process: asking questions, gathering information through conversations, and making informed decisions about future opportunities and also discuss the importance of building relationships early - long before a job search begins.
Tuesday, August 25
1 p.m.
Postdocs – ready to break into industry or nonprofit work? Join our nine-part seminar series from August through October. We’ll cover everything you need to be successful in your job search.
Thursday, August 27
Noon - 1p.m.
Celebrate CU Â鶹ӰԺ's 150th anniversary with an evening of engaging, story-driven presentations by the university's Sesquicentennial Faculty Scholars. Faculty from across campus will share how their research and creative work are addressing challenges in climate, aerospace, public policy, history, the arts and more.
Thursday, August 27
5:30 - 8 p.m.
History Colorado
1200 North Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Join Career Services to review effective strategies to highlight your skills and experiences in your resume. Postdocs will be asked to participate in non-verbal ways, have opportunities to speak and work on their resume during the workshop.
Monday, August 31
5 - 6 p.m.
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Come Celebrate: National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Join us for a week of events including an appreciation , an session, a and more. Connect, celebrate, and cultivate community with fellow postdocs!
Virtual Trivia Night Interest Form
In honor of National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week, the High Country Alliance for Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to the inaugural Virtual Trivia Night on Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 pm MT. Register today to reserve your spot!
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The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is hiring several full-time post-doctoral researchers for the EduTrack project consortium, which explores the future of education and social policies.Ìý
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program helps United States small business concerns (SBCs) bring scientific innovations to the marketplace. If interested, email CTR'sÌýSarah Hughes.Ìý
The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant program helps United States small business concerns (SBCs) that partner with a nonprofit research institution bring scientific innovations to the marketplace. If interested, email CTR'sÌýSarah Hughes.Ìý
The NIH Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough award bridges the funding gap between the end of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II award and commercialization. If interested, email CTR'sÌýSarah Hughes.Ìý
The Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) program helps small business concerns (SBCs) move NIH-funded SBIR or STTR projects from late-stage development to commercialization.
NSF's Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) will award Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) to recent doctoral degree recipients, for proposals with a research and training focus at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Sciences to Strengthen and Safeguard Biotechnology Innovations.