2025 National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) Events

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 15-19.

NPAW annually celebrates the research and teaching activities of postdocs. Officially recognized by Congress in 2010, this year's week long celebration will feature a variety of in-person activities and virtual sessions specific to the postdoc community. You can find a complete list of offerings from across the country on the NPA website.

Monday, September 15

• Professional Postdoctoral Portraits (11am - 1pm)
• Alternative Careers to Academia (5pm-6:20pm)

Tuesday, September 16

• Postdoc & Mentor Appreciation Breakfast (9am-10am)
• Funding Strategies in a New Federal Landscape: Tools & Tips (3pm-4pm)

Wednesday, September 17

• Postdoc Success on the Job Market (1pm-2pm)

Thursday, September 18

• Industry and Non-profit Job Search Seminar (12pm-1pm)
• PAC Boulder BBQ Social at Martin Park (5:30pm)

Friday, September 19

• Planning: The Key to Successful Proposals (12pm-1pm)