The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports postdoctoral research fellows in all aspects of their training and development toward independent careers. We collaborate with JHU-JHMI organizations, departments, faculty, and staff to enhance the research, training, wellness, and professional development of postdocs and to support their transition to successful careers in academia, industry, government, and other sectors.

Quick Links: 

IDP (Individual Development Plans) | University-wide Postdoctoral Fellow Policies | SOM Postdoctoral Fellow Policy | JHU Postdoctoral Research Training Requirements

To request an appointment, please submit an appointment request. If this is an urgent issue or you need other information, please contact the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs directly at [email protected]

News and Events

• Important update from JHU Office of International Services (OIS) regarding the new DHS Duration of Status (D/S) rule impacting J-1 Exchange visitors and goes into effect September 15, 2026 can be found here. OIS is hosting informational webinars and the schedule and registration information can be found here.
• New! JHU research updates and guidance website  has been created share information and guidance for JHU researchers on changes in policies regarding federally funded research. JHU has also launched a Research Saves Lives campaign to champion and recognize the critical role of research.  

• Doctoral and Postdoctoral Career Digest see here.

Upcoming Funding and Award Opportunities

• JHMAA Grant Program
  Deadline: October 15, 2026
  The Johns Hopkins Medicine Alumni Association (JHMAA) invites students and trainees to apply for grants supporting projects that address the needs of the School of Medicine community, including educational needs, activities, experiences, community service, health, and well-being. Projects focused on wellness may also be considered for the Rothman Wellness Grant (more information about Rothman Wellness Grants is available on the application form).
• Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Fellowship Award 
  Deadline: August 14, 2026
  The Damon Runyon Fellowship Award supports exceptional postdoctoral researchers conducting innovative theoretical or experimental cancer research. Fellows must work under the guidance of a sponsor who provides scientific mentorship and career development. Awards provide up to four years of support, including annual stipends ranging from $70,000 to $76,000 plus a $2,000 annual expense allowance.
• BrightFocus Foundation – Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program 
  Deadline: September 1, 2026
  This program supports innovative research to advance the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Funding is available through Postdoctoral Fellowships ($200,000 over two years) and Standard Awards ($300,000 over three years) for early-career investigators. Areas of interest include mechanistic biology, disease modeling, AI-assisted diagnostics, biomarker discovery, and experimental therapeutics.
• New! NIH Funding Search Resource. NIH recently released a new resource to search for funding opportunities. 
• JHU Provost Office listing of postdoc funding opportunities can be found here.

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Location

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
1830 E. Monument Street, 6th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21205-2196
[email protected]