OGSPS
Postdoctoral Affairs
Supporting nearly 600 postdoctoral research scholars from 52 countries working in over 80 departments on and off campus.
Purdue Postdoc Achievements!
Our Mission
OGSPS empowers postdoctoral scholars to advance their careers and contributions by connecting them to resources and community.
Ongoing Postdoc Programs
There’s always something going on for Purdue Postdocs! Check out our recurring programs and we hope to see you at one of them, soon!
2nd Fridays of the Month, 3-5 PM in WALC 3122; register using the title link.
Join us every month to plug in to peers and professional development!
- A structured event for broad networking, sharing research, and gaining professional development insights.
- Think of this as an open-house style event—come when you can!
3:00 – 3:30PM: Coffee & Cookies sponsored by PPDA
3:30 – 4:20PM: Postdoc Research Presentation(s)
4:20 – 5:00PM: Professional Development Talk
Selective Tuesdays in Sept. 2025 – Feb. 2026 from 9:30-10:30 AM in WALC 2087
- The workshop will provide one introductory lecture and 5 main lectures covering different sections of the application. Each main lecture is followed by a Q&A session. Participants will have a complete ready-for-submission application in time for the April 8th submisison date.
- For more information and to register, click here.
We have three sessions covering topics from relocation to training success. Although this was developed with new postdocs in mind, you are welcome to join us no matter where you are on your postdoc timeline!
| When | Focus | Description | 1st Wednesday of Each Month | Registration |
| Pre-Start | Relocation | Connect new hires to relocation resources and OGSPS staff | 11-12 PM ET | Link |
| 1st Month | Employment | Connect postdocs to employment resources (e.g., taxes and benefits) | 2-3 PM ET | Link |
| 2nd – 3rd Month | Success | Connect postdocs to training resources & funding/leadership opportunities | 9-10 AM ET | Link |
OGSPS offers Purdue Postdoctoral Scholars a competitive travel award designed to supplement expenses for career-building travel. Three annual award cycles each cover four months of travel.
| Award | Travel Months | Portal Opens | Portal Closes | Notified |
| Fall | Aug to Nov | July 1 | July 15 | Aug 1 |
| Winter | Dec to Mar | Nov 1 | Nov 15 | Dec 1 |
| Spring | Apr to July | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Apr 1 |
Awards average $500. Awards are merit-based, and postdocs can apply each cycle. Applicants with the greatest professional investment in event attendance are prioritized. Funds are distributed to the postdoc’s Concur account. To access the application during an open-portal period, click here.
Are you interested in writing a K99/R00 application but daunted by the process? Postdoctoral Affairs is coordinating a grant writing circle to help provide mentoring, accountability, and peer support!
If you are interested, complete this online form and we will get back to you with more details ASAP.
Contact Information
Postdoctoral Affairs
Young Hall, Room 160. 155 Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-21147
Email address: postdoc-affairs@purdue.edu
Phone number: (765) 494-2600