The Doc Report - October 2026
Upcoming Events
Hosted by CU Boulder's Industry Research Partnerships team, this session will explore what companies actually look for when partnering with postdocs and faculty. Understand the technical pain points driving corporate investment and how to position your research so it stands out.
Thursdays, October 1, 8
10am - Noon
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Postdocs — ready to break into industry or nonprofit work? Join Career Services' nine-part seminar series that will cover everything you need to be successful in your job search.
Thursday, October 1
Noon - 1pm
Networking skills
Thursday, October 8
Noon - 1pm
Using AI in the job search
Thursday, October 22
Noon - 1pm
Interviewing
Thursday, October 29
Noon - 1pm
Negotiating job offers
HR Trainings for October
This month's Human Resources (HR) training sessions focus on creating a sense of belonging among team members and recognizing and mitigating implicit bias.
Fridays, October 2, 9
9 - 10 a.m.
Becoming and Inclusive Leader
Tuesday, October 6
Thursday, October 8
10 a.m. - Noon
Implicit Bias: Moving from Awareness to Action
Postdocs interested in careers outside of academia are invited to a speaker series. 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, October 5, 12, 19, 26
5:05 - 6:20 p.m.
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PAC Boulder Writing Room
Do you know that feeling if you have to urgently write on your paper, but your office is too loud? If yes, the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder) understand you and has reserved room to provide a quiet environment to write on whatever you need to write on – alone or in company.
Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
CASE E351
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, October 6
10—11 a.m.
Foolish Craig’s, Main Campus
Maximize your effort by learning how to adapt your already-strong proposal for multiple fellowship opportunities. These sessions cover strategies for repurposing content with AI assistance and on the ethical and practical limitations of AI in reusing, repurposing, and recycling proposals, with an emphasis on using AI as a tool.
Wednesday, October 14
10 a.m.
With AI
Tuesday, October 20
3 p.m.
Without AI
The Postdoctoral and Early-career Association of Researchers (PEAR) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder) at the University of Colorado and the CU Boulder Core Facilities present the 9th annual Front Range Industry and Postdoc Summit and Core Facilities Open House Joint Event.
Wednesday, October 14
10 a.m. - 3 p.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!
Monday, October 19
Noon - 1p.m.
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Join Career Services to review effective strategies to highlight your skills and experiences in your resume. Leave feeling more informed and confident in your next moves as you dive into your job search.
October 19, 27
Various Times
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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites all new postdocs to a virtual orientation to help familiarize postdocs new to campus with CU Boulder.
Wednesday, October 21
Noon - 1 p.m.
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As a proud partner of the National Postdoc Association (NPA), YZ Law Group invites you to attend a free webinar on navigating U.S. immigration for postdocs. For more than 20 years, the firm has helped research scientists obtain U.S. permanent residency. Reserve your spot today!
Wednesday, October 21
7 p.m.
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If you want to explore why academia is a breeding ground for self-doubt, learn to reframe failure and embrace discomfort to build resilience; you're in the right place. Leave your judgment at the door, come with curiosity, and watch Impostor Syndrome self-destruct in real time.
Thursday, October 22
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
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PAC Boulder 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 Boulder (PAC Boulder).
Thursday, October 22
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) offers postdocs practical resources to identify areas in need of support, set actionable goals, and build accountability. To sign up for NPA offerings, use this invitation link and follow the registration process.
Tuesday, October 27
1 p.m.
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Individual Development Plans (IDPs) are used in many career stages and disciplines as a self-defined roadmap that outlines short- and long-term goals and the actionable steps to achieve them. This framework is often required in NSF proposals and is transferable to all disciplines. IDP resources can be referenced here in advance.
Thursday, November 5
Noon - 1p.m.
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Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop—Transform Your Innovation Into a Funded Venture (Apply by 10/29)
Do you have an innovation that could make a difference? Whether a researcher, entrepreneur, inventor or problem solver, the Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop at Venture Partners at CU Boulder can help you transform your concept into a successful venture.
CU Boulder announces new intellectual property policy
Venture Partners at CU Boulder has prepared this questions-and-answers article as guidance for the CU Boulder campus and encourages faculty, staff and students to review the full policies.
Protect your discoveries before you publish them
Researchers, inventors and creators should submit a disclosure of any invention or copyrighted material before publishing it to ensure its protection.
When Leaders Don’t See Themselves as Leaders
Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers coordinate projects, mentor colleagues and move work forward every day. Why do so many hesitate to see themselves as leaders?
Newsletter Block TitleFunding Opportunities
Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation's (BIRD) General Program (Apply by 11/23) BIRD supports industrial R&D in all sectors of the hi-tech industry which are of mutual benefit to the U.S. and Israel. If interested, email CTR's Sarah Hughes. To view more translational funding opportunities, visit the Venture Partners website.
US-Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowships (Apply by 12/15)
Fellowships are offered in a variety of disciplines that study US-Japan relations, Japan's relations with other countries, and domestic issues that bear on Japan’s international behavior.