“The greatest strength of any university is its people, and we have the best at UC San Diego.” – Chancellor Pradeep Khosla
Each year, awards are given in recognition of the outstanding postdoctoral scholars and mentors who contribute to making UC San Diego one of the best research institutions in the nation.
Nomination period for 2021 opened on July 15, 2021 and closed on August 2, 2021
Finalists were recognized and honored and the 2021 recipients for these awards were announced at the virtual Awards Ceremony during Postdoc Appreciation Week on Thursday, September 23, 2021 featuring a keynote address by Marcus Lambert, Ph.D. entitled “JEDI - Inspired Mentorship”.
Watch the full ceremony or the keynote address:
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Scholar Mentoring
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Scholar Mentoring
Description: Excellence in Postdoctoral Scholar Mentoring Award honors faculty who serve as effective advisors, advocates, role models, and colleagues for their postdoctoral scholars.
Deadline: August 2, 2021
Award Amount: Principal nominating postdoctoral scholar will receive $500 to support attendance at a professional association or society meeting that relates to his/her research interest or to enroll in a course that will advance his/her career development. Faculty mentor will receive $1000 to support mentorship for his/her research group. A total of 2 awards will be given.
Directions: Click here for Application Guidelines, Process and Online Application
Chancellor’s Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award
Chancellor’s Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award
Description: The Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award recognizes exceptional UC San Diego Postdoctoral Scholars for their exceptional research, demonstrated leadership and mentorship, and participation in scholarly activities.
Deadline: August 2, 2021
Award Amount: Two awards of $1000 each to support attendance at a professional association or society meeting that relates to his/her research interest or to enroll in a course that will advance his/her career development.
Directions: Click here for Application Guidelines, Process and Online Application
Postdoctoral Association Research Symposium Awards
Postdoctoral Association Research Symposium Awards
The Postdoctoral Research Symposium is organized by the Postdoctoral Association (PDA) at UC San Diego in collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Scholar Affairs. All postdoctoral scholars at UC San Diego are invited to present their research. Awards have been made available by the PDA to postdoctoral scholars that best present their research to a broad audience of peers, faculty, graduate students, undergraduates and staff.
Visit the PDA Research Symposium website for guidelines, contacts and eligibility.