Resources for New Postdoctoral Research Fellows
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Welcome New SOM Postdoctoral Fellows,
Congratulations on recently starting your postdoctoral research fellowship with us at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. We’re reaching out to welcome you and to introduce ourselves as your Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. We also have some important information to share with you below.
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- Centralized resources for information, policies, training resources, referrals
- Offers research training and support resources for postdocs
- Sponsors professional development opportunities including grant writing workshops
- Awards annual research accelerator grants and postdoc research scholar awards
- Monitors compliance with JHU and SOM policies and guidelines
- Offers new postdoc information sessions
- Point of contact for SOM postdocs with inquiries or concerns
Key websites to help you navigate your training:
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Website
- JHU Doctoral & Postdoctoral Life Design Studio
- Johns Hopkins Postdoctoral Association
- University Health Service (UHS)
- Student Health and Well-Being Mental Health Services
- Office of International Services
- Registrar’s Office
New Postdoc Information Sessions
New postdoc information sessions are held every other month. These virtual sessions provide an overview of JHU and SOM resources that are available to help get your postdoctoral fellowship off to a great start.
Individual Development Plan (IDP) Requirement
All new postdoctoral fellows are required to develop an IDP with their mentor during the first year of their training and submit an IDP Completion Form for annual reappointment. Learn more about IDPs and how they help you plan your postdoc and career.
Our homepage has announcements about upcoming events, funding opportunities and other announcements of interest to postdocs. Please reach out to us anytime with questions you may have. We’re glad to have you on the Johns Hopkins team! Welcome!
Sincerely,
JHU SOM Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Information for New SOM Postdocs
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs hosts an information session for new postdocs every other month together with the JHPDA.
Additional Resources
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All new postdoctoral fellows are required to complete IDPs with their mentor within the first year of their fellowships and update these plans annually. Learn More About IDPs.
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For information about the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements for postdoctoral research fellows, visit our new RCR page.
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Postdoctoral research fellows are eligible to take a limited amount courses throughout Johns Hopkins University. Rules and policies will depend upon the specific school/division that offers the course. View the Postdoctoral Fellow Course Registration Procedures.
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A resource from the National Postdoctoral Association to help postdocs understand what milestones to aim for during their postdoctoral fellowship. Read more about the timeline.
Resources for International Postdocs
Office of International Services
JHU Holiday Educational Resource Reference
Research Training Resources
Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
All JHU postdoctoral fellows are required to have an IDP and to meet annually with their mentor to discuss IDP goals. In 2022, the School of Medicine implemented an online IDP tracking system for postdocs and their faculty PIs to use to sign and submit verification of IDP compliance with JHU requirements. Postdocs are automatically notified of their IDP submission due date each year. Once postdocs have met with their PI/mentors, they complete an online IDP checklist that both the postdoc and their PI/mentors sign and submit online. For questions, please contact our office ([email protected]). To learn more about the IDP requirement, including due dates and resources to customize your IDP meeting, visit our IDP page.
Grant Writing
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs co-hosts an advance K-Grant Award Writing Workshop throughout the year. These events will be posted on our homepage as they become available.
Statistics Consulting
JHU offers several resources for postdoctoral research fellows to access for statistics consulting. Read about the different options available.
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
JHU is an institutional member of NCFDD, which grants you access to their resources at no cost. Please note that you must format your email address as @jhu.edu (rather than @jhmi.edu) when you sign up. Find more information about what they offer for postdocs.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training
All postdoctoral fellows who engage in research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine are required to complete RCR training every four (4) years. The three components of the RCR training program are: 1) Online CITI training; 2) SOM-wide research integrity colloquia; and 3) Departmental RCR seminars.
Postdoc RCR training requirements include: 1) CITI online training to be completing in Year 1 of postdoctoral training through myLearning; and 2) Every 4 years: CITI online training refresh, and attendance at 2 or more SOM-wide Research Integrity Colloquia and at least one department RCR seminar. Compliance is tracked by the School of Medicine. To learn more, visit the Office of Research Integrity Responsible Conduct of Research Program website.
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You can access this course through the myLearning JHU portal. This course has 7 sections, and completion of all sections is required.
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A series of JHU SOM faculty discussions about perspectives on their approach to and conduction of research with integrity. This series covers a broad spectrum of RCR topics and are held throughout the academic year. Note: Seven REWards workshops can be substituted for research integrity colloquia. For equivalency questions, see the Office of Policy Coordination FAQ.
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One department or division meeting per year should be dedicated to a discussion of RCR topics. Visit the Division of Research Integrity's intranet site for information on fulfilling this requirement. You can also earn RCR credit by attending the following JH Data Services workshops: 'Best Practices for Data Management and Sharing' and/or 'Introduction to Reproducible Research' and/or 'Protecting Human Subjects Data.' See below for Spring 2022 list of JH Data Services courses that SOM postdocs can take for RCR credit. For more information and to register, please contact JHU Data Services: [email protected]
JH Data Services Courses for RCR Credit
JH Data Services occasionally schedule courses postdoctoral fellows can take for RCR credit. When courses are available the information will be available here.
For more information and registration, please contact JH Data Services. For more information about School of Medicine RCR training requirements visit the RCR Program website.
Requirements for Grant Submissions
- If you are thinking about applying for a grant, you can find information on RCR requirements here for NIH Training Grants (including F and K).
- NIH has extended flexibility for in-person RCR training due to COVID.
Parking and Transportation
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You can purchase the MTA College Pass through the MTA CharmPass Mobile App on your smart phone. Instructions for downloading the CharmPass to create/set-up your individual account can be found here, as well as watch a short "How To" video here.
Please note you will be required to use your JHU School of Medicine email address when registering. Once you have registered your account, please contact the SOM Business Office at [email protected] to confirm registration and activate your account. If you have questions, contact the SOM Business Office.
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Johns Hopkins provides multiple shuttles for postdoctoral fellows to make commuting from around Baltimore easier. You can find information about shuttles, the TransLoc app, and satellite parking by logging in with your JHED here.
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