National Postdoc Appreciation Week

The 17th Annual National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) celebration takes place September 21-25, 2026! Centered around the theme of “Celebrating 150 years of the U.S. Postdoc Position”, view virtual events open to all postdocs on the NPAW 2026 website.  Also, don’t forget to keep your NPA membership updated.  UCSD postdocs can register for a free NPA affiliate membership HERE.

Start you week with the 2026 NPAW Kickoff Panel: “150 Years of U.S. Postdocs: Issues of Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow” on Monday, September 21 from 10 – 11 am PT and wrap your celebrations at our Postdoc Appreciation Night Women’s Volleyball Game on Friday, September 25 at 6 pm PT.  GEPA is sponsoring a limited number of discount tickets (available on a first-come, first-served basis) for postdocs and up to 3 family members or friends. Get your discount tickets HERE. Postdoc attendees can join us in our designated seating area and will be recognized throughout the night. There is also an opportunity for a postdoc to sing the national anthem at the start of the game! Please contact Heather Dillon at hadillon@ucsd.edu to sign up for the opportunity to sing the national anthem at the start of the game!

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