As a postdoctoral associate in Georgetown University Medical Center, you’re here to gain academic experience and advance your career. The Office of Postdoctoral Development & Training Grant Support is committed to enriching the postdoctoral experience through career development and community-building.
Refer to the Georgetown University Postdoctoral Fellowship Policy for terms and conditions for postdoctoral appointments.
Connections
Postdoctoral organizations and programs allow you to network and build your resume.
April 25: Postdoctoral Research Symposium
Postdocs: Present your research in an oral presentation or poster, and network with fellow Georgetown and MedStar postdocs.
Academy for Transferable Management Skills
Register for our online project management training for scientists.
Georgetown Research Opportunities Workshop
Late-stage graduate students and new postdocs: Build professional skills and learn about T32 programs at BGE.
Career Resources
BGE’s Office of Career Strategy & Professional Development offers programs and resources to help you prepare for the next phase in your career.
- EPIC Career Strategy Course — Register for our self-paced online course for career search resources and guidance.
- Individual Development Plan — Create a roadmap to your personal and professional goals.
- Career Advising — Schedule a practice interview or get your application materials reviewed.
- Professional Memberships — BGE partners with professional organizations to provide memberships.
- Transferable Skills Worksheet — Take stock of professional skills you’ve gained from your academic experiences.
- 12Twenty Resource Library — Log in for CV templates, interview guides, webinars and more.
- Mentor Alignment Assessment — Evaluate your fit with potential or current mentors.
- Career Opportunities — Browse curated job openings and online job boards.
Training Grants
BGE postdocs and faculty collaborate on NIH-funded grants.
T32 Training GrantsExternal Fellowships
We encourage you to browse these lists of external fellowship opportunities:
- Johns Hopkins postdoctoral funding list (updated regularly)
- ProFellow Fellowship Board (create a free account to view)
- National Postdoctoral Association International Fellowship List
- Science/AAAS grants and funding resources
- Office of Postdoctoral Development funding newsletter archive
Postdoctoral Benefits
Visit the Office of Staff & Faculty Benefits’ Postdoctoral Fellows page to find discounts, wellness resources, and information about the health and other benefits available to you.
Featured Postdoctoral Fellows
Read about our postdocs’ achievements and learn from their experiences.
Martha Gay, Ph.D.
“During my postdoc experience in Dr. Jill Smith’s lab, my scientific acumen is continuously being challenged and enriched.”
Amanda Schneeweis, Ph.D.
“The unfettered research grant will allow me to take supplemental courses in areas I have always wanted to expand my skillset into.”
Randi M. Williams, Ph.D., MPH
“I learned the importance of outreach and education to underrepresented and underserved communities to address barriers to cancer prevention and early detection.”
Our Director
Liz Salm, Ph.D.
Director for Graduate and Postdoctoral Training & Development
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