Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Associates
Below is a list of upcoming office hours, workshops, and courses for postdocs and research associates. An email announcement with detailed information will be sent out prior to each event, with a link to register through Eventbrite. You may also register for most upcoming sessions using this page. You MUST be a Harvard Chan School (or Harvard-affiliated) postdoctoral fellow or research associate to register.
The following links are training resources provided by the NIH:
Virtual Activities For Trainees Outside the NIH
Videocasts of the Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) Events
As Harvard University is a member of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), all postdoctoral fellows can become an affiliate member. Events provided by the NPA can be found here: National Postdoctoral Association Community Calendar.
Spring 2022 Workshops and Events
June 2022
Writing Academic Job Application Documents: A two-part workshop
Friday, June 3 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Monday, June 6 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Part 1: CVs and Cover Letters (June 3)
Part 2: Teaching and Research Statements (June 6)
Description: This two-part, interactive workshop will focus on the structures and arguments embedded in academic job application materials.
*Attendance at all sessions is required.
Sponsored Research Training for Postdoctoral Fellows
Thursday, June 9 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Description: This training will provide robust guidance to postdoctoral fellows about the procedural aspects of sponsored research.
*All current postdoctoral fellows will be sent correspondence from ORA to attend this workshop.
Getting a K Development Award (2 Parts)
Wednesday, June 8 and Friday, June 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Part 1: Overview of NIH and K structure, scoring, mentors, and funding and success rates (June 8)
Part 2: Peer review of Specific Aims section (June 10)
Description: This two-part workshop will examine key components of the K series of Career Development Awards.
*Attendance is required at both sessions.
