The Doc Report - September 2026
Celebrating CU Boulder Postdocs: NPAW 2026
Celebrate CU Boulder’s postdocs during National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), September 21–25! The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is excited to recognize the outstanding contributions of our postdoc community with a variety of events. Explore the details below and join us in celebrating our postdocs.
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, September 1
10—11 a.m.
Stingers Café, JSCBB
Job Search Seminar Series
Postdocs — ready to break into industry or nonprofit work? Join Career Services' nine-part seminar series. We’ll cover everything you need to be successful in your job search.
Thursday, September 3
Noon - 1 p.m.
Building AI-Compatible Resumes
Thursday, September 10
Noon - 1 p.m.
Writing Effective Cover Letters
Thursday, September 17
Noon - 1 p.m.
Identifying Skills to Get Noticed by Employers
The purpose of Becoming an Inclusive Leader series is to provide supervisors, managers, leaders, and aspiring leaders at CU Boulder with the knowledge and skills to lead their teams to be more inclusive and equitable, as well as the ability to create a sense of belonging among team members.
Fridays, September 4, 11, 18, 25
9 - 10 a.m.
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Postdocs interested in careers outside of academia are invited to a speaker series this fall. 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, September 7, 14, 21, 28
5:05 - 6:20 p.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.
September 8, 17, 21, 29
Various Times
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Hosted by the Sustainability Research Initiative (SRI), Sustainability on Tap is a monthly conversation series that brings sustainability research out of the classroom and into the community. Guest Speakers: Gregory Crichlow and Dr. Kevin Krizek.
Wednesday, September 9
6 - 8 p.m.
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Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks, and conversation! International Coffee Hour is open to all members of the CU Community. Postdocs, faculty, staff, students – everyone is welcome!
Friday, September 11
4 - 5:30 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, September 14
4 p.m.
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To highlight the contributions of CU Boulder's postdoc community, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) will be recognizing Outstanding Postdocs and Outstanding Mentors during National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), September 21-25.
Monday, September 21
NPAW Kickoff: 150 Year of US Postdocs: Issues of Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow (11 - 11:30 a.m.)
Postdoc & Postdoc Mentor Appreciation Luncheon (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22
Postdoc Success: Identifying Support and Career Resources (1 p.m.)
Fiske Social(5 - 7 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 23
National Lab Career Panel (Noon - 1 p.m.)
PAC BBQ Social at Martin Park (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, September 24
Industry and Nonprofits Job Search Seminar Series for Graduate Students and Postdocs (Noon - 1 p.m.)
Individual Development Plans: A Strategic Tool for Career Development (1 - 2 p.m.)
Virtual Trivia Night (6:30 p.m.)
Friday, September 25
Funding Strategy for Research Success (12:30 - 1:30 p.m.)
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Responses Due 9/4: Grant Writing Training and Funding Awareness Among Postdoctoral Scholars in Colorado
You are invited to participate in a research study examining grant writing training, funding awareness, and professional development experiences among postdoctoral scholars across Colorado
CU Science Discovery, in partnership with Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), is currently recruiting CU Boulder postdocs with STEM experience who are interested in mentoring outstanding high school students. Contact steven.denham@colorado.edu with questions.
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NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Apply by September 5)
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program helps United States small business concerns (SBCs) bring scientific innovations to the marketplace. If interested, email CTR's Sarah Hughes.
Jill Hruby Fellowship (Apply by October 1)
The Hruby Fellowship aims to develop early career researchers in engineering and science fields who are interested in technical leadership careers in national security, in addition to enabling the fellows to lead their own innovative research project.
Truman Fellowship (Apply by October 1)
The Truman Fellowship aims to foster creativity and stimulate exploration of science and technology and high-risk R&D by enabling the fellows to lead their own innovative research project.