Boston University is committed to providing a supportive and competitive training environment for research and scholarship. Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs (PDPA) offers programs, resources, and services that are tailored to meet the specific needs of doctoral students, postdoctoral scholars, and their faculty mentors.
News
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Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week The 2021 Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week will be held from April 5-9, Read more
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PhD Core Capacites
Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs (PDPA) is excited to introduce BU's new PhD Core Capacities- a set of seven skills Read more
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Virtual Postdoc Retreat Week
Please join PDPA for a week of activities designed for postdocs! March 8- 12, 2021 March 8 Grab and Read more
Fast Facts
We host dozens of events each year.Our events are for postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and BU faculty. If you have an interest, chances are good that we have a program for you.
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Our programs are cutting-edge and nationally-recognized.In 2018, we received $2.5 million from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation to launch new professional development offerings.
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Our community is 365 postdoctoral scholars strong.We support BU's postdoc community through policy advocacy, one-one-one advising, wellness programs, social events, benefits, and more.
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