The Doc Report - June 2026
Upcoming Events
Postdocs — get help with your job search for academic positions! Join Career Services' seminar series final sessions covering teaching statements and interviews.Ìý
Thursday, June 4
Noon - 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 11
Noon - 1 p.m.
The Boulder Cruiser Ride meets at for weekly bike rides that are free and welcome to everyone. Expect a lot of music, lights, and join the dance party at the end!
Thursdays, June 4 - June 25
7:30 - 9 p.m.
As the Colorado Shakespeare Festival returns to the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, the 2026 season comes full circle — honoring the festival's roots with classic Shakespeare while opening a bold new chapter with daring contemporary works.
June 5 - August 2
NPA Events
This month, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) offers postdocs a practical overview of self-petition pathways to permanent residence, guidance on communicating your postdoc association’s impact, and an interactive career design workshop. To sign up for NPA offerings, use this and follow the registration process.
Tuesday, June 9
11 a.m.
Thursday, June 18
Noon
Tuesday, June 23
1 p.m.
NCFDD Events
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to webinars from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD).ÌýAll Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder postdocs have access to NCFDDÌýÌýand can activate your account by following the directions onÌýthe NCFDDÌýpage.
Tuesday, June 9
Noon - 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 11
Noon - 1 p.m.
This workshop from the Graduate School offers valuable insights for postdocs on how perfectionism can affect productivity, professional growth, and well-being, along with strategies for fostering greater effectiveness and balance.
Tuesday, June 9
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE), Room E422Ìý
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From rock to reggae and everything in between, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County's premier outdoor summer concert series taking place on the Pearl Street Mall.
Wednesdays, June 10, 17, 24
Downtown Boulder
1320 Pearl Street, Suite 232
Make a whole day out of Boulder Pridefest! All are welcome to experience an incredible and diverse array of performers, giveaways all over the park, and multiple activities for all to take part in!
Saturday, June 13
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Boulder Main Library Parking Lot
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, COÌý
Hosted by the Sustainability Research Initiative (SRI), Sustainability on Tap is a monthly series that brings sustainability research into the community.This month will feature presentations from Kaitlin Urso and Dr. Shelly Miller.
Wednesday, June 17
6 - 8 p.m.
Upslope Brewing Company
1898 S Flatiron Ct, Boulder, CO 80301
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Wednesday, June 17
7 p.m.
SRI is organizing an internal workshop to bring together Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder researchers working on topics that touch water and its sustainability, management, and security to connect researchers across campus and advance interdisciplinary collaboration.
Wednesday, June 24
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Ascent Deep Tech Community Showcase brings together researchers, investors and community supporters to highlight deep tech startups spinning out of the University of Colorado. Attendees will have a chance to see pitches from each of the Ascent 2025 cohort startups, followed by a networking happy hour.
Wednesday, June 24
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
ÌýÌýRegister Here
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Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop (Apply by July 24)
The Starting Blocks Customer Discovery Workshop at Venture Partners at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder can help you transform your innovation into a funded venture.
Understanding unspoken expectations can help you make more out of your postdoc—and make you a stronger candidate for your next role.
Understanding key non-immigrant visa pathways is essential for international researchers and postdoctoral scholars in the United States. This article highlights common visa options, including F-1 OPT, J-1 Research Scholar, and H-1B.
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This program supports postdocs transition from mentored postdoctoral positions to independent, tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty roles. It provides phased NIH funding to help postdocs establish competitive, independent research programs.
Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships provide early career researchers the opportunity to pursue independent research of their own choosing that supports the mission of ARL.
SciLifeLab and Science magazine/AAAS have joined forces in creating a global prize awarding the best PhD thesis work in life science. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. between January 2023 - December 2024.
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is hiring several full-time post-doctoral researchers for the EduTrack project consortium, which explores the future of education and social policies.Ìý
NSF's Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) will award Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) to recent doctoral degree recipients, for proposals with a research and training focus at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Sciences to Strengthen and Safeguard Biotechnology Innovations.