Carnegie Mellon University

National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Each September, Carnegie Mellon recognizes National Postdoc Appreciation Week, which is a dedicated time to celebrate the contributions and impact of our postdoctoral community. National Postdoc Appreciation Week was launched in 2009 by the National Postdoctoral Association and is a way for organizations worldwide to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to U.S. research and discovery. 

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs plans a variety of events for National Postdoc Appreciation Week. The events vary each year but generally include programming and panel discussions of interest to postdocs, as well as a luncheon and community-building activities.

More information about National Postdoc Appreciation Week, including a schedule of virtual events that are hosted by other institutions and open to all postdocs, can be found on the National Postdoctoral Association website.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 National Postdoc Appreciation Week! Please check back next year for details on the 2025 events.