Resources
Boston University offers several resources for postdoctoral associates, with Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs providing information, events, and funding opportunities. Postdocs may sign up for an orientation session, and other events are listed on PDPA’s calendar. For incoming and established postdocs alike, PDPA’s resources page offers information about professional and personal resources available while at BU.
Biology Postdoctoral Associate Teaching Scholars (PATS)
The Postdoctoral Associate Teaching Scholars (PATS) Program at Boston University’s Department of Biology is designed for early-career Ph.D. recipients who are preparing for academic careers with a strong teaching component. This program provides postdoctoral scholars with the opportunity to gain substantial teaching experience while also engaging in research or curriculum development. Please visit our PATS website to learn more about the program.
Oboh-Weilke Postdoctoral Travel Award
This award offers one $1,000 Travel Grant to a Biology Post-doc, to present their research at a professional scientific meeting. This award has been made possible by Biology Alumna Dr. Aruoriwo M Oboh-Weilke. You can read about Dr. Oboh on our Alumni page. Applications for the 2025 Oboh-Weilke Postdoctoral Travel Award are due February 14, 2025, covering travel between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. To apply, applicants should complete and submit the online application. Please consult with your advisor about funds available from your lab before applying. When applicants submit their applications, faculty advisors will automatically receive an email asking them to approve the application and submit additional comments by email, including information about availability of funds. Any questions should be directed to Professor Mario Muscedere.
Recent Oboh-Weilke Award Recipients
2019 Yarden Cohen
2018 John Majoris