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]
JHU Postdoctoral Research Training Requirements
News and Events
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Johns Hopkins Postdoctoral Association Annual Conference 2025 - June 5, 2026. Conference Agenda see here.
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JHU Center for teaching excellence and innovation is offering two new teaching workshops for grad students and postdocs. Both in person and online options are being offered. See here for more information: Click here to register for online Teaching Institute (mornings June 8-12).
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SOM Research Integrity Colloquium: Push the Boundaries of Discovery, Not Those of Compliance: Research Security at Hopkins. June 4 - 2pm-3:30pm. Advance registration is required. Register for program here.
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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.
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Doctoral and Postdoctoral Career Digest see here.
Upcoming Funding and Award Opportunities
- 2026 International Meeting Travel Awards - Sponsored by Society for Neuroscience. Information about applications, eligibility, meeting dates and locations can be found here.
- 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.
Kudos Monthly Postdoc Kudos!
Each month we feature recent SOM postdoc accomplishments, such as high impact papers, awards, and grants! Do you know a postdoc (yourself included) who should be featured? Email us to include them in next month's kudos at [email protected].
Congratulations to the 2026 Postdoc Research Accelerator Awardees. Six SOM postdoctoral research fellows have received Postdoctoral Research Accelerator awards to expand their research in new directions.
AlleaBelle Bradshaw, M.D., Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery
PI: Dr. Laeben Lester
Joyce Kim, Ph.D., Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
PI: Dr. Bradley Undem
Biswajit Kundu, Ph.D., Department of Neurology
PI: Dr. Takashi Tsukamoto
Nivedhitha Devaraju, Ph.D., Department of Genetic Medicine
PI: Dr. Gregory Newby
Cole Meier, Ph.D., Department of Neuroscience
PI: Dr. Chris Potter
Vikrant Palande, Ph.D., Department of Pathology
PI: Dr. Richard Roden
Need Career Counseling? JHU Doctoral Life Design Studio offers assistance with CV reviews, interviewing strategies, job applications, and more. Appointments are made through handshake.
Related: JHU Doctoral Life Design | JHPDA
Our Team
Dana Boatman, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs
Ed Hsu, M.D.
Director of Postdoctoral Advising
Emma Ey
Sr. Administrative Coordinator, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Location
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
1830 E. Monument Street, 6th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21205-2196
[email protected]