The Doc Report - September 2026
Celebrating Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Postdocs: NPAW 2026
Celebrate Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’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.
Thursday, September 10
Noon - 1 p.m.
Thursday, September 17
Noon - 1 p.m.
The purpose of Becoming an Inclusive LeaderÌýseries is to provide supervisors, managers, leaders, and aspiring leaders at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder with the knowledge and skills to lead their teamsÌýto be more inclusiveÌýandÌýequitable,Ìýas well as the ability toÌýcreate a sense of belongingÌýamong team members.
Fridays, September 4, 11, 18, 25
9 - 10 a.m.
ÌýÌýRegister Here
Postdocs interested in careers outside of academia are invited to aÌýspeaker seriesÌýthis 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.
More Details
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
Hosted by the Sustainability Research Initiative (SRI), Sustainability on TapÌýis 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.
Noon - 1 p.m.
Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks, and conversation! International Coffee Hour is open to all members of the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØCommunity. Postdocs, faculty, staff, students – everyone is welcome!
Friday, September 11
4 - 5:30 p.m.
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 Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØLogin. Bring your team—faculty, staff, and students are all welcome!
Monday, September 14
4 p.m.
To highlight the contributions of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's postdoc community, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) will be recognizingÌýOutstanding Postdocs and Outstanding MentorsÌýduringÌýNational Postdoc Appreciation WeekÌý(NPAW), September 21-25.
Monday, September 21
(11 - 11:30 a.m.)
(11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22
(1 p.m.)
(5 - 7 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 23
(Noon - 1 p.m.)
(5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, September 24
(Noon - 1 p.m.)
(1 - 2 p.m.)
Virtual Trivia Night (6:30 p.m.)
Friday, September 25
(12:30 - 1:30 p.m.)
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You are invited to participate in a research study examining grant writing training, funding awareness, and professional development experiences among postdoctoral scholars across Colorado
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØScience Discovery, in partnership with Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), is currently recruiting Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder postdocs with STEM experience who are interested in mentoring outstanding high school students. ContactÌýsteven.denham@colorado.edu with questions.
Newsletter Block TitleFunding Opportunities
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program helps United States small business concerns (SBCs) bring scientific innovations to the marketplace. If interested, email CTR'sÌýSarah Hughes.Ìý
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.
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.