About National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Since 2009, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) has sponsored National Postdoc Appreciation Week to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to U.S. research and discovery.
This year's theme, "finding your balance", inspired the Academy to feature new scientific opportunities for the community.
NPAW 2022 is now over. We are proud to share our programs throughout the year.
Featured Programs
Launching this October, the Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience (LLSN) aim to promote groundbreaking neuroscience research in the five boroughs of NYC.
The scholarships support the most innovative young researchers at a critical stage of their careers—their postdoctoral research—as they develop the new ideas and directions that will help establish them as independent neuroscientists.
Important Dates:• October 5, 2022: Applications open for Leon Levy Scholarships• December 10, 2022: Applications close for Leon Levy Scholarships• April 2023: Selected Scholars notified
Our Science Alliance community prepares Students & Postdocs for successful careers through partnerships with universities, teaching hospitals and independent research facilities to drive excellence and cultivate a diverse STEM ecosystem.
Science Alliance events can be accessed year-round at free or discounted prices for the post-doc and student community. Check them out at NYAS.org.
During National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists have announced the 2022 Blavatnik Regional Awards Honorees! The winning postdoctoral researchers include a molecular biologist, an organic chemist, and a condensed matter physicist. The 2022 winners will be awarded $30,000 each. Two Finalists in each disciplinary category will also be awarded $10,000 each in unrestricted funds.
OTHER NEWS
Celebrate the Postdoc Community
Hear from Postdocs"Balance is a Process" Article
Hear from PostdocsBurnout Is Inevitable if We Don’t Address It Preemptively—Balance Is Necessary
Daniel Brandenburg, Physical Sciences & Engineering Finalist of the 2022 Blavatnik Regional Awards shares: "Balance isn’t something that happens once; it is a process and a pattern with ups and downs at different periods." Read the full article to hear more.
Rosemary Cater, Chemistry Finalist of the 2022 Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists speaks to "finding your balance" during National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2022. Read the full article to hear more.
From our Community
In preparation of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we asked our community to #thankapostdoc.Check out some of the wonderful submissions we received below!
THANK A POSTDOC
"While performing independent, cutting-edge research, they join forces with experienced drug hunters to provide insights that are essential to innovation and the potential discovery of novel, high-impact medicines. The curiosity, expertise, and enthusiasm demonstrated every day by Pfizer’s Postdocs propels the entire organization towards breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
Dear Lena, Brooke, Darren, Azar, and Veronica, we thank you and celebrate you – your hard work and unyielding scientific drive make the impossible, possible." - Your Colleagues at Pfizer
THANK A POSTDOC
"Postdocs have had great impact on my work and career. Thank you!"
THANK A POSTDOC
"Postdocs are so intelligent! They assist our research in order to comprehend deeply or find a solution. Their research shows the importance process, data and evidence - according to the science. Postdoc researchers help me in studying my own experience with research. Their contribution can be so helpful in research, and also in our careers - it’s huge."
THANK A POSTDOC
"I have the best postdoc - inspiring, helpful, and kind!"
THANK A POSTDOC
"I’d like to thank postdocs for bringing forward applications that helped me in my own development. For example, we focus on presentation skills a lot. How you speak, read & listen to your audience and respond to them in the form of analytical thinking is a process that helps you build up yourself critically worthy of presentations exhibiting your skills to your audience."
THANK A POSTDOC
"My postdoc is always positive and supportive!"
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