The Doc Report - July 2025

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Latest News

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Nominations Due 8/24: Outstanding Postdocs & Faculty Mentors Awards 
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is pleased to announce the recognition of Outstanding Postdocs and Faculty Mentors during National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), September 15–19. Winners receive a $200 gift card. Nominate by 8/24


Nominations Due 7/5: Best Postdoc Mentor: $1,000 Award
Postdocs play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of scientists, going above and beyond to mentor students and junior researchers. Proteintech invites postdocs and graduate students to nominate postdocs in molecular biology, genetics, and related fields who have served as exceptional mentors. Nominate by 7/5


Resource Highlight: Science Careers
Looking for your next job opportunity? Science Careers is a trusted job board featuring faculty, staff scientist, and postdoc positions across disciplines. Explore current openings here.


3 Ways to Improve Your Summer Writing Practice
CU Boulder professor, Erin Marie Furtak, has found that asking herself three questions has helped her transition not just out of the academic year but also back into the fall term.


Daunted by Networking? Try the Scientific Method (opinion)
Shifting your approach to networking will make career exploration feel more like an exciting research project, Ellen Dobson and Jevin Lortie write.
 

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Funding Opportunities

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Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship (Due 7/10/2025)
ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships provide early career researchers the opportunity to pursue independent research of their own choosing that supports the mission of ARL.


Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (Due 8/1/2025)
The Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program provides nationally competitive fellowships for postdoctoral scientists. This program offers high-quality research opportunities, aiming to foster innovation and technological advancement within the Air Force.


Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship (LOI Due 9/5/2025)
The Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship offers 2–3 years of funding to early-career scientists conducting chemistry-focused research. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients, and have completed their PhD within 18 months of the application deadline.