Resources for Postdocs
Resources
Whether your career path is academia or industry, scientific writing or medical science liaison, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will support you. There are many resources at Texas A&M and beyond that can help you achieve success in your career. Explore the information provided here and utilize our office as a resource in your career exploration.
Mentoring
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs runs a Career Mentoring Program for all first and second year postdocs utilizing the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and in collaboration with a program mentor. For more information and to register, visit the program's web page here.
Other mentoring resources:
Writing/Publishing
Funding
As a part of the journey to research independence, postdoctoral scholars at Texas A&M University Health Science Center are encouraged to apply for fellowships and career transition funding. These awards foster independence through financial security, mentoring, and intensive career development experience.
Fellowships available to postdocs include:
- F32 NIH Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship
- NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology
- NSF Postdoctoral Fellowships in Other Fields
- Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
- Private Foundations
Career Transition Awards include:
Other funding information:
- Pivot
- Texas A&M Limited Submission Proposals
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Grants.gov
Career Exploration and Preparation
- Annual Postdoctoral Career Symposium (APCS) at TMC
- MSCI 689: Career Development for the PhD Scholar
- Science Careers
- National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Career Center
- InterSECT Job Simulations
Academia
- National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
- Tenure and promotion: the importance of planning and mentoring, a presentation by Blanca Lupiani, Interim Dean of Faculties & Associate Provost, Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology
Presentation slides