The Doc Report - June 2025
Federal Transition: Monitor these frequently updated websites for the latest vetted information, resources and actions relevant to our campus:
- CU System: Office of Government Relations Federal Transition site
- CU Boulder: Federal Transition site
- Research & innovation: Research & Federal Funding site
- Guidance for the research community: “What to do”
- Specific funded project questions: Office of Contracts and Grants
- All questions, resources and information: Buff Info
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, June 3
10—11 a.m.
JSCBB by Stingers Cafe (East Campus)
3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
NCFFD June Events
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to webinars from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). All CU Boulder postdocs have access to NCFDD resources and can activate your account by following the directions on the NCFDD page.
Moving from Resistance to Writing
Thursday, June 12
12—1:00 p.m.
5 Secrets to a Super Productive Semester
Tuesday, June 17
10—11:00 a.m.
Framing and Maintaining Your Research Agenda
Wednesday, June 25
12—1 p.m.
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, June 12
5:30—7:30 p.m.
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304
In this National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) workshop, you'll learn to confidently identify the next best financial goal for your postdoc budget. To sign up for NPA offerings, use this invitation link and follow the registration process.
Tuesday, June 24
1:00 p.m.
Register Here
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Make the Most of Summer - Connect with Fellow Postdocs!
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs’ Peer Mentoring Program offers a relaxed, supportive way for newer postdocs to connect with experienced peers, fostering growth, community, and career development. With summer being an ideal time to build connections beyond the lab, now is a great time to get involved as a mentor or mentee.
A Primer on Commercialization Postdocs
A commercialization postdoc program might be exactly what you need to launch your career, Chris Smith and Tomer Joshua write.
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Allen Institute – Next Generation Leaders (Due June 3, 2025)
The Next Generation Leaders program is a prestigious three-year external advisory opportunity for early career researchers in bioscience, with a strong focus on neuroscience, cell science, immunology, data science, neural dynamics, and synthetic biology.
Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship (Due July 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.
Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship (LOI Due September 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.