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.

AwardTravel MonthsPortal OpensPortal ClosesNotified
FallAugust to NovemberJuly 1July 15August 1
WinterDecember to MarchNovember 1November 15December 1
SpringApril to JulyMarch 1March 15April 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 

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