2023 UMN Postdoc Awards

Nominations for 2023 UMN Postdoc Awards are now closed.

We are pleased to announce that the selection process for 2023 UMN Postdoc Awards is now underway. Each award winner will receive $250. Award winners will be announced on September 18, 2023 during National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week.

2023 UMN Postdoc Awards: The University of Minnesota is proud to train, support and promote its postdoctoral researchers, who are active members of the University's Twin Cities and Duluth communities. To recognize the postdoctoral researchers' valuable contribution to the University’s mission, the Postdoctoral Association is offering 1-2 awards for outstanding contributions in each of the following areas:

Nominations can be made by any member of the UMN community, but must be supported by a letter. This letter can be a self nomination or from a colleague or faculty mentor of the nominee. Please review the full award announcement for award details and nomination guidelines. Nominations are due by the end of the day on Friday August 4, 2023 and should be submitted here.

Please reach out to us at pda@umn.edu if you have any questions throughout the process. We are thrilled to be providing our another opportunity to recognize some of the stellar postdocs at this institution!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our Academic Community

Impactful Research

Outreach and Communication with the Non-Academic Community

Teaching and Mentoring

Service to our Academic Community