Funding Opportunities
Postdoctoral Supplemental Travel Award
Purdue Postdoctoral Affairs is proud to offer Postdoctoral Scholars a competitive travel award that supports professional development through research presentations, conference attendance, and job interviews. The award is offered three times per year, with each cycle covering travel within a designated four-month period.
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. For more information, please download our Postdoc Travel Award Application Guide.
| Award | Travel Months | Portal Opens | Portal Closes | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | August to November | July 1 | July 15 | August 1 |
| Winter | December to March | November 1 | November 15 | December 1 |
| Spring | April to July | March 1 | March 15 | April 1 |
External Funding Opportunities
The Office of Research has a list of funding opportunities for early investigator funding. Find opportunities specifically identified for postdoctoral scholars, here.
Contact Information
Postdoctoral Affairs Office
Physical/mailing address:
Young Hall, Room 160. 155 Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-21147
Email address: postdoc-affairs@purdue.edu
Phone number: (765) 494-2600