The Doc Report - March 2025
Upcoming Events
PAC Boulder Coffee Hour
Come meet and mingle with other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).
Tuesday, March 4
10—11 a.m.Ìý
Norlin Library, Main Campus
In this workshop, postdocs will learn about practical strategies for identifying, cultivating, and leveraging mentorship connections to enhance their academic and professional journey. Participants will have the opportunity to comprise a personalized "mentor map," to visualize and strengthen their mentoring networks.Ìý
Tuesday, March 4
12—1:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
GradCO Events for March
GradCO is a professional development collaboration of universities across Colorado designed to deliver a variety of high-quality workshops, information sessions and training opportunities to postdocs.
Wednesday, March 5
12—1:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Tuesday, March 11
12—1:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
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Thursday, March 27
10—11:30 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
NIST-Boulder: Boulder-PEAR Happy Hour
Need more happy hours in your life? Check out an opportunity to hang out with the Boulder NIST Postdoc/PEAR group on the first Friday (typically) of every month!
Friday, March 7
4:30—7:30 p.m.
Rayback CollectiveÌý
2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304
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Join an informational webinar on Workforce Development Seed Grants, where postdocs can learn how to apply for funding to support innovative skill development initiatives and explore new models of learning beyond traditional education. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your professional growth and impact!Ìý
Tuesday, March 11
10—10:45 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
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The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) offers this 30-minute informal session for postdocs to bring questions about searching for funding opportunities and identifying appropriate sponsors for research and scholarly work.
Tuesday, March 11
3—3:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
NCFDD Events for March
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to webinars from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). All CU Boulder postdocs and graduate students have access to NCFDDÌýÌýand can activate your account by following the directions onÌýthe NCFDDÌýpage.
Thursday, March 13
12—1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Tuesday, March 25
12—1:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Explore how to adapt proposal language and content based on the agency or reviewer priorities. This session will highlight the importance of using funder-specific language and provide guidance on how to apply it effectively, ensuring reviewers understand your project.
Wednesday, March 19
12—1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
PAC Boulder Social
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 Boulder (PAC Boulder).
Thursday, March 20
5:30—7:30Ìýp.m.
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304
This National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) offers these webinars to improve the postdoctoral experience by supporting a culture of inclusive connection. To sign up for NPA offerings, and follow the registration process.
Tuesday, March 25
1 p.m.
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Wednesday, April 2
11 a.m.
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Newsletter Block TitleLatest News
2024 at a Glance: Postdoctoral Career Development and Support
In 2024, theÌýOffice of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)Ìýcontinued to support and grow postdoctoral research, training and opportunities at CU Boulder.
Starting Blocks Customer Â鶹ÊÓƵy Workshop (Due 4/3/25)
Postdocs are invited to transform innovations into successful ventures through theÌýStartingÌýBlocksÌýCustomer Â鶹ÊÓƵy Workshop, designed to bring ideas to life, secure funding and create lasting impact. Apply by April 3.
Inside Higher EdÌýshared insights from a recent Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study revealing that 41% of postdoctoral researchers exit academia, largely due to a shortage of faculty positions.Ìý
Administrative postdoc positions offer advantages for Ph.D.s looking to transition into a range of career paths, Alex Yen and Anne-Charlotte Mecklenburg write.
Tracy Wietecha says the experience swallowed up evenings and weekends, but taught her budgeting, networking and conflict-management skills.
Newsletter Block TitleFunding Opportunities
PAC Spring 2025 Travel Awards (Due 3/28/25)
Two awards are available for future conferences between April1 and September 30, 2025, with 1st Prize being $500 and 2nd Prize $200, to be used towards conference registration fees.Ìý
PAC Spring 2025 Research Grant (Due 3/28/25)
One award of $500 is available to support an expense that furthers your research or professional development at CU Boulder.Ìý
(Due 4/10/2025)
This is a postdoctoral fellowship program for grants of up to $250,000 USD to support early career researchers in the social sciences and humanities who are interested in building a career in understanding the implications of AI for the science and research ecosystem.
Workforce Development Seed Grant Program (Due 4/15/2025)
Postdocs are invited to apply forÌýWorkforce Development Seed GrantsÌýto support creative approaches to skill development and foster new models of learning that go beyond traditional education.Ìý
(Due 5/1/2025)
The Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP) offers competitive fellowships for postdoctoral and senior scientists, fostering innovation and technological advancement within the Air Force through high-quality research opportunities.