The Graduate School’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs advocates for postdoctoral scholars and supports the development of this next generation of early career researchers by enhancing their postdoctoral experience at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the Flagship of the University of Tennessee System. The office serves as the administrative home and critical source of support for postdoctoral scholars. The presence of such an office reflects the institutional commitment to the postdoctoral community, which includes postdocs, their faculty mentors, their department heads, departmental business managers, and Human Resources consultants. The office serves as a liaison between postdocs and key offices on campus.
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.