The Doc Report - July 2026
Due 7/13: Internal Call for Quantum Postdocs
The American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (Moore Foundation) have announced a $100K ACS–Moore Bridge Award to help quantum materials postdocs maintain research momentum during funding transitions.
Upcoming Events
From rock to reggae and everything in between, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County's premier outdoor summer concert series taking place on the Pearl Street Mall.
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Downtown Boulder
1320 Pearl Street, Suite 232
As the Colorado Shakespeare Festival returns to the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, the 2026 season comes full circle — honoring the festival's roots with classic Shakespeare while opening a bold new chapter with daring contemporary works.
July 1 - August 2
The Boulder Cruiser Ride meets at for weekly bike rides that are free and welcome to everyone. Expect a lot of music, lights, and join the dance party at the end!
Thursdays, July 2 - July 30
7:30 - 9 p.m.
NCFDD Events
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to webinars from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD).ÌýAll Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder postdocs have access to NCFDDÌýÌýand can activate your account by following the directions onÌýthe NCFDDÌýpage.
Thursday, July 9
Noon - 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 23
11 a.m. - Noon
Looking for funding to support your work? Join RIO for a fast-paced, 30-minute introduction to Pivot, internal funding opportunities, and other free tools available with your Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØLogin. Bring your team—faculty, staff, and students are all welcome!
Tuesday, July 21
10 a.m.
From the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), this session will guide you through the process of navigating the European Union as a postdoc with a focus on Germany. To sign up for NPA offerings, and follow the registration process.Ìý
Tuesday, July 28
1 p.m.
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites all new postdocs to a virtual orientation to help familiarize postdocs new to campus with Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder.
Wednesday, July 29
Noon - 1 p.m.
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Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop (Apply by July 24)
The Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop at Venture Partners at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder can help you transform your innovation into a funded venture. The deadline may close early if the workshop reaches capacity, so apply today to reserve your spot!Ìý
In honor of the 2026 National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week, the High Country Alliance for Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to the inaugural Virtual Trivia Night on Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 pm MT. Complete the interest form by August 2 if interested.Ìý
Do you have a Ph.D. and want to keep working in higher education, but not in a faculty role? Become familiar with the range of roles available and how to prepare for them.
Through the eyes of two postdocs who work in interdisciplinary social science, this article describes their unique career trajectories, experiences and approaches to community-driven research, while highlighting the importance of maintaining a life beyond academia.
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Internal Call for Quantum Postdocs (Apply by July 13)
$100K ACS–Moore Bridge Award to help quantum materials postdocs maintain research momentum during funding transitions.
SciLifeLab and Science magazine/AAAS have joined forces in creating a global prize awarding the best PhD thesis work in life science. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. between January 2023 - December 2024.
Lab Venture Challenge (Apply by July 17)
Through the Lab Venture Challenge (LVC), top innovations from the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ, Denver and Colorado Springs compete for grants of up to $125,000.
NSF’s SBIR/STTR programs (America’s Seed Fund) support startups and small businesses advancing high-risk, high-impact technologies into commercially viable products across nearly all sectors. If interested, email CTR'sÌýSarah Hughes.Ìý
NSF’s SBIR/STTR pilot invests in startups and small businesses developing next-generation scientific instrumentation, experimental platforms, and AI-enabled technologies to advance U.S. scientific discovery. If interested, email CTR'sÌýSarah Hughes.Ìý
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is hiring several full-time post-doctoral researchers for the EduTrack project consortium, which explores the future of education and social policies.Ìý