The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) offers this 30-minute informal session for postdocs to bring questions about searching for funding opportunities and identifying appropriate sponsors for research and scholarly work.

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What's your career goal? What do you need to do to be competitive? How do you know? Join us for a workshop on planning your career and learn how to chart a path that will prepare you for the career YOU want!

This workshop will allow you to …

Have you ever felt like an imposter? Join Leslie Blood, PhD, Director of Graduate Community and Program Development to discuss imposter syndrome in graduate school and beyond. Tools to help you navigate the feeling of imposter syndrome will be provided during this virtual workshop. 

This workshop is hosted by University of Colorado - Boulder and is being shared with other institutions across Colorado as part of the GradCO Consortium's Professional Development Series.

By submitting a one-page project summary by March 4 to opa@colorado.edu, the first 20 postdocs who register will receive direct feedback from RIO proposal editor and writing coach, Jim Mazzouccolo. OPA will be in contact with postdocs directly to arrange a time to connect with Jim virtually. Jim primarily supports faculty by helping make grant proposals more competitive, a role in which he has helped secure millions for the university.

Wednesday, March 6 - Friday, March 15
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Postdocs and graduate students experience high rates of anxiety and depression that can result in strained mentor-mentee relationships, slowed degree progress, and other more serious outcomes. This workshop from the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) will help you foster a professional and mentally healthy work environment.

Including the right images or graphics in grant proposals can enhance clarity, relevance and persuasion. This session will cover effective strategies for incorporating images to strengthen the competitiveness of your proposal.

Industry collaboration is a popular avenue for researchers seeking to bolster their funding and expand their programs in commercial directions. Beyond the immediate research benefits, these collaborations provide invaluable industry exposure, preparing postdocs for successful careers in the private sector. Join the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) to learn how to build connections with influential companies and help them see the value your research can being to them. 

Join postdocs for food and fun at the monthly social at Rocks & Hops Brewing. The family-friendly event will be hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Come meet and mingle with other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to webinars from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). One of this month's sessions features CU Boulder faculty member Erin Furtak.