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
Postdoc Scholar Travel Grants
The UT PDA have established a Postdoc Scholar Travel Grant to defray the costs of attending a scholarly, professional meeting. The funding is made possible by a generous partnership with the UT Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development.
Learn more about the travel grant.
Events and Opportunities
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Administration
Jessi Smith
Associate Dean for Professional Development and Wellbeing
LaShae Hooper
Administrative Assistant
111 Student Services Building
[email protected]
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 [email protected].
Postdoc Funding Opportunities
You may want to subscribe to ORIED’s Funding Opportunities Digest as well as DGE’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.
Postdoc Resources and Handbook
This handbook serves as a centralized guide to key information and resources to support your research and professional development. Access the handbook.