Welcome!
The University of California, Davis is home to more than 800 postdoctoral scholars.
The Postdoctoral Scholars Association (PSA) provides resources, information and representation
for postdoctoral scholars on the UC Davis campus. The PSA also strives to create a stronger sense
of community through an e-mail listserv, Web site and social activities.
Announcements
- Award ceremony
reception
University Club - Clubroom
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
5 P.M.
- The
Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral
Research
- Learn about the different
visa
choices for international scholars.
- The March 2008 issue of the UC Davis Postdoctoral Scholar
Newsletter is now available.
- Thanks for your input to the UC Davis Postdoc Handbook.
Click here for the updated
version! And keep pouring in those comments.
- To keep updated with news for postdoctoral scholars, join the
Postdoc Listserv, which provides information about UC Davis
campus resources, career workshops, job listings, funding information, and much more!
- Throughout the year, we accept applications for
PSA Travel Grants, which provide up to $400 for travel to scientific meetings.
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- The National Institutes of Health as announced a new K-series award for postdocs, the
Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00). International postdocs are eligible to apply. Click
here for more information.
- The
UC Davis Laboratory Management Institute offers a comprehensive lab management course for postdoctoral scholars. Click
here to get an application form for the course.
- The
UC Davis Center for Entrepreneurship is now offering
Business Certificate Fellows Program open to interested postdoctoral scholars. This is a one-year training course. In addition, they also provide a one week
Business Development Intensive Program.
- Postdocs have a new teaching opportunity: The Teaching Resources Center is offering postdocs an opportunity to teach
Freshman Seminar courses. Please see their website for more information
- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) website contains information regarding mentoring, resources for international postdoctoral scholars, and current news about policies that affect postdoctoral scholars.
- In 2006, there was a lot of debate about whether or not University of California postdoctoral scholars should unionize. The eventual result was that no union was formed. Below are some links for more information about the subject, including news coverage:
- We are seeking people to further develop the content on this site. In particular, we could use
your help if you can provide:
- resources for foreign postdocs
- extramural funding/postdoctoral fellowships opportunities.
- links useful for postdocs
- an article about your postdoc experience that would provide useful insight for new postdocs.
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