The Graduate School’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) strives to be a national leader in postdoctoral training by promoting a supportive and innovative environment that empowers postdoctoral scholars to excel and prepare them to become leaders. OPA is dedicated to enhancing the postdoctoral experience by providing comprehensive support and resources. We are committed to building a postdoctoral community to include postdocs, their mentors, department chairs, deans, and departmental business managers. We are determined to advocate for postdoctoral scholars and to facilitate effective mentoring relationships that foster academic and professional growth. We are focused on offering professional development programs that equip postdocs with critical skills. By dedicating our work to these goals, we aim to create an enriching environment that prepares postdoctoral scholars for successful careers while contributing significantly to the University’s next level of research excellence.
Goals
- establishing an integrated postdoctoral community
- providing career and professional development opportunities
- measuring and tracking postdoctoral scholar success
UT PDA Postdoc Travel Awards
The UT PDA have established a UT PDA Postdoc Travel Award to defray the costs of attending a scholarly, professional meeting. Review the UT Postdoc Travel Award instructions and apply for a UT Postdoc Travel Award.
Events and Opportunities
These funding opportunities may be of interest to postdoctoral scholars at UT. We encourage you to explore and apply for these fellowships designed to support and elevate early-career research.
We understand the challenges you are facing and would like to share resources to better support your health and wellness.
The 2025 Postdoc Pitch was held Friday, March 7, from 4 to 7pm. Eight postdocs presented their research to a panel of judges and a crowd of attendees.
The Office of Innovative Technologies is offering workshops on artificial intelligence (AI).
The Office of Ombuds Services helps to empower graduate students, staff, and faculty to constructively navigate challenges related to their experiences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Administration
Ivonne Vidal Pizarro
Assistant Dean, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
LaShae Hooper
Administrative Assistant
111 Student Services Building
postdocs@utk.edu
865-974-2475
Highlighting Your Accomplishments
We would like to continue to feature your achievements – accomplishments such as grants, patents, honors, and awards. Please share with us at postdocs@utk.edu.
Postdoc Funding Opportunities
You may want to subscribe to ORIED’s Funding Opportunities Digest as well as CGE’s International Funding Opportunities Newsletter. Additionally, you may want to avail yourself of the Pivot database for additional funding opportunities.
Postdoc Exit Survey
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is invested in your career outcome and would like to better track the success of postdoctoral scholars. Please participate in the postdoc exit survey and let us know when you’re preparing to depart.