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Mission Statement

The mission of University of Arizona Postdoctoral Affairs is two-fold:

The mission of the university of Arizona Postdoctoral Affairs is to (1) advance postdoctoral scholars by providing career and professional development resources, fostering an inclusive academic community, and promoting excellence in research, innovation and impact, and (2) support faculty in their role as postdoctoral mentors.

News and Events

UA Postdoctoral Affairs Grants: Apply Now!

The Postdoctoral Small Event Grants program has been created to provide postdoctoral scholars with opportunities to organize events that benefit the UArizona postdoc community. The Postdoctoral Travel Grants program has been created to provide postdoctoral scholars with funds to defray the cost of attending a conference to present their research. Read more and apply now!

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What's next, Doc?

Dr. Rachel Neville moved out of Tucson’s Sonoran Desert city and opted for the forested mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona, a move that took her from postdoc to faculty. Read more about Dr. Neville's story here.

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Postdoc Game Night!

Postdoc Game Night was a great success with Dixit being the game of choice. The evening was filled with congenial conversation, a strong sense of community, and lots of hearty laughter.

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Research Security Info Session

Important information for all researchers (including postdocs)! Federal agencies are developing new requirements to ensure research security. We encourage you to watch the presentation by Lori Schultz, Assistant Vice President, Research Intelligence. Watch the recording here.

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Celebrating the 2022 Annual Arizona Postdoc Research Conference

The 2022 Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference (APRC), co-sponsored by University of Arizona (UArizona) and Arizona State University (ASU), was held in Tucson on September 22nd during National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week. Read more about this exciting event here!

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Call for 2023 Award Nominations!

We invite you to submit your nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award and Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award. These awards are important to the postdoc community as they highlight the incredible work done by postdocs and their mentors.

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