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SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: Research Leadership in a Global Context certificate open
DESCRIPTION:Apply here.  \nA new\, eight-week professional development program designed for scholars working in increasingly global\, interdisciplinary\, and collaborative environments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPrepares graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to lead research with clarity\, confidence\, and cultural awareness. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nIntegrates leadership development\, intercultural understanding\, project management\, and ethical research practices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nDevelops personalized career strategies for graduate scholars to prepare for professional paths both within and beyond academia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAPPLICATION DETAILS \nApplications open through: September 7 \nProgram begins: October 1 \nNote: All applicants are required to attend an information session for the certificate in order to apply. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/deadline-to-apply-research-leadership-in-a-global-context-certificate-open/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: UMPDA Peer Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline (for mentors and mentees) is Friday\, September 11th\, 2026\, at 5 PM EST. \nThe UMPDA is offering a Postdoc Peer Mentorship Program to allow postdoctoral fellows to seek advice\, guidance\, and support from one another. Sign up to be a mentor or mentee for a chance to be paired with another postdoc for a six months cohort. Coffee meetups during the program (October 2026 – March 2027) will be sponsored by the UMPDA. Mentor application: https://forms.gle/uYiRgi4bE1VyXEt26Mentee Application: https://forms.gle/dfgjDfvJfnWyWHMu9 Email address to reach out if any questions: umpdamentoring@umich.edu \n#Mentoring #PostdocLife#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/deadline-to-apply-umpda-peer-mentorship-program/
CATEGORIES:Postdoc Life,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Funding Outside the Box: Philanthropic Funding Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register now! As the research funding landscape continues to evolve\, philanthropic foundations can offer researchers valuable opportunities to support meaningful work.Join leaders with experience inside major philanthropic foundations for an interactive conversation about what funders look for and how researchers can approach foundation funding more strategically.  \nEvent organized by the NCFDD.  #ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/funding-outside-the-box-philanthropic-funding-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Breaking Through in Industry: Resumes That Get You Noticed
DESCRIPTION:Event organized and hosted by the Genetic Society of America (GSA). To access the event (free):– Create an account (Login > Create an Account\, no membership required)– Navigate the home page to “Upcoming Virtual Seminars and Workshops” #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/breaking-through-in-industry-resumes-that-get-you-noticed/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T120000
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SUMMARY:Warp Speed: Rapid Proposal Development & Team Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Register \nThis session explores strategies for organizing competitive proposals under compressed timelines\, from evaluating whether to pursue an opportunity to coordinating scientific\, administrative\, and collaborative efforts across the proposal team. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/office-of-research-development-grant-prix-seminar-series/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T140000
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SUMMARY:Grantseeking and Grantwriting Tips for Graduate and Postdoc Trainees
DESCRIPTION:Register for this event here. This event presents grantseeking strategies for domestic and international postdocs and late-stage doctoral students. Discover various funder types\, funding mechanisms\, and strategies to enhance your grantwriting skills. This session is open to all postdocs and doctoral students at participating institutions. \nDuring this session\, we will learn how to: \n\nTailor your search based on citizenship\, discipline\, and career stage;\nAssess your fit for funding opportunities (with a private foundation focus);\nEnhance your grant writing and networking skills (including how to engage with program officers); and\,\nStart the submission process at your institution.\n\n#ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/grants-101-training-for-trainees/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Resume Essentials | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Register now! Designed for postdocs exploring careers beyond the tenure track\, this hands-on\, interactive session will allow you to get started on drafting a compelling resume. Requirement: come with a job posting of interest and current CV to allow for full participation during the session.   The event will not be recorded.  #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/resume-essentials-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Postdoc Opportunities in the US and Europe
DESCRIPTION:Event organized and hosted by the Genetic Society of America (GSA). To access the event (free):– Create an account (Login > Create an Account\, no membership required)– Navigate the home page to "Upcoming Virtual Seminars and Workshops" #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/postdoc-opportunities-in-the-us-and-europe/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Amplifying Access | Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register now! This in-person conference designed to help participants navigate today’s funding landscape\, strengthen grant-writing skills\, and connect with resources that support inclusive\, people-centered scholarship and research that reduces inequities\, disparities\, and inequalities. Learn more about the event.  #ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/amplifying-access-conference/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T120000
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CREATED:20260831T164847Z
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SUMMARY:Science\, Salary\, & Savings: Financial Foundations for Early Career Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Event organized and hosted by the Genetic Society of America (GSA). To access the event (free):– Create an account (Login > Create an Account\, no membership required)– Navigate the home page to "Upcoming Virtual Seminars and Workshops" #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/science-salary-savings-financial-foundations-for-early-career-scientists/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260925T090000
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SUMMARY:Taking Charge of Your Postdoctoral Experience | In-Person | NPAW
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAre you beginning your postdoctoral training or looking to maximize your current postdoctoral experience? This interactive workshop during National Postdoc Appreciation Week will equip you with the essential tools and frameworks to thrive in your postdoctoral role while building the foundation for your future career. \nAt the end of the session\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine the roles and expectations of a postdoctoral fellow\nApply effective communication strategies to set shared expectations\nAssess your current and future mentoring needs to build a robust mentoring network\nTake ownership of your postdoctoral experience by developing a strategic career plan\n\nThis event is open to ALL postdocs\, regardless of their level of experience.This event\, sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs\, will be led by Drs. Anne-Sophie Bohrer and Joel Devonshire.#ProfessionalDevelopment #PostdocLife
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/taking-charge-of-your-postdoctoral-experience-common-room/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School\, 915 E Washington St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA
CATEGORIES:Postdoc Life,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Taking Charge of Your Postdoctoral Experience -- Common Room
DESCRIPTION:Are you beginning your postdoctoral training or looking to maximize your current postdoctoral experience? This interactive workshop during National Postdoc Appreciation Week will equip you with the essential tools and frameworks to thrive in your postdoctoral role while building the foundation for your future career. \nAt the end of the session\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine the roles and expectations of a postdoctoral fellow\nApply effective communication strategies to set shared expectations\nAssess your current and future mentoring needs to build a robust mentoring network\nTake ownership of your postdoctoral experience by developing a strategic career plan\n\nThis event is open to ALL postdocs\, regardless of their level of experience. \nWhen – Fri.\, Sept. 25 from 9-11 a.m. \nWhere – Rackham Building\, Common Room (basement/lower level)This event\, sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs\, will be led by Drs. Anne-Sophie Bohrer and Joel Devonshire.#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/taking-charge-of-your-postdoctoral-experience-common-room-2/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School\, 1301 Washington Hts\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T130000
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SUMMARY:Designing AI-Enhanced Learning: Evidence\, Pedagogy\, and Student Use
DESCRIPTION:Register now! The Center for Academic Innovation is convening leading voices in academia to examine emerging applications of artificial intelligence in higher education. The AI Futures keynote speaker series is a critical examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching and learning as we consider the future of life changing education at Michigan.  #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/designing-ai-enhanced-learning-evidence-pedagogy-and-student-use/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:AI and Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: Oct. 5\, 2026 \nTime: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nLocation: Michigan Union | Rogel Ballroom | 530 S. State St.\, Ann Arbor \nRegistration: Register here \nKeynote Speakers: We are thrilled to welcome nationally recognized leaders to share their insights: \n\n\nDr. Vaile Wright: Senior director of health care innovation\, American Psychological Association. \n\n\nDr. Caitlin Stamatis: Clinical psychologist and head of research\, Slingshot AI. \n\n\nWhat Attendees Can Expect: This is more than a conference. It is a call to action designed to foster responsible\, human-centered AI innovation. Participants will engage in multidisciplinary exploration through keynote speeches\, expert panels and interactive discussions. Key learning areas include: \n\n\nThe Human Stakes: Exploring how AI influences mental health for individuals\, families and communities\, and how it feels to live through this period of rapid change. \n\n\nPromise vs. Hype: Distinguishing between evidence-based AI advances and speculative hype while focusing on responsible development. \n\n\nGovernance and Accountability: Discussing the urgent need for ethical guardrails\, public policy and standards to ensure AI is used equitably and transparently. \n\n\nCommunity Connection: Learning through “spotlight” presentations about what teams are building\, studying and changing in the field. \n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to contribute to “The Listening Wall\,” sharing their worries\, hopes and ideas to help inform a post-event white paper and future policy recommendations. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment #Wellness 
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/ai-and-mental-health-conference/
LOCATION:Michigan Union\, 530 S State St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Writing for Action: From Great Science to Compelling Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Register \nThis session examines principles of effective grantsmanship for today’s funding environment\, with an emphasis on developing clear\, compelling\, and reviewer-centered proposal narratives. Participants will learn approaches for communicating the significance and impact of their research to diverse review audiences while strengthening the overall competitiveness of their proposals. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/office-of-research-development-grant-prix-seminar-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260902T191005Z
CREATED:20260820T174857Z
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UID:10000160-1794916800-1794920400@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Office of Research Development Grant Prix Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Grant Prix Seminar Series \nRegister \nJoin the Office of Research Development for a seminar series on research proposal development\, featuring a range of topics designed to boost grant writing expertise and help researchers identify funding opportunities. Sessions will be held on the third Thursday of the month\, 12–1 p.m. on Zoom. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/office-of-research-development-grant-prix-seminar-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260902T191004Z
CREATED:20260831T164914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T191004Z
UID:10000170-1794920400-1794924000@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Taking Teaching with AI Seriously: Socratic Tutors as AI Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION:Register now! The Center for Academic Innovation is convening leading voices in academia to examine emerging applications of artificial intelligence in higher education. The AI Futures keynote speaker series is a critical examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching and learning as we consider the future of life changing education at Michigan.  #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/taking-teaching-with-ai-seriously-socratic-tutors-as-ai-pedagogy/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T191005Z
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UID:10000171-1795010400-1795014000@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Acing the Interview
DESCRIPTION:Event organized and hosted by the Genetic Society of America (GSA). To access the event (free):– Create an account (Login > Create an Account\, no membership required)– Navigate the home page to "Upcoming Virtual Seminars and Workshops" #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/acing-the-interview/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260902T191006Z
CREATED:20260831T164916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T191006Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Funding in a Changing Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Register \nThis session provides an overview of strategies for discovering and evaluating funding opportunities by combining traditional search methods with emerging AI-supported tools. Participants will explore approaches for identifying potential sponsors\, monitoring changing funding priorities\, and using AI responsibly to support funding searches while applying appropriate human judgment and source verification. \n#ProfessionalDevelopment #Funding
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/finding-funding-in-a-changing-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260902T191006Z
CREATED:20260831T164917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T191006Z
UID:10000173-1801054800-1801058400@postdocs.umich.edu
SUMMARY:Relational Intelligence (RQ): Building a Relational Future in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Register now! The Center for Academic Innovation is convening leading voices in academia to examine emerging applications of artificial intelligence in higher education. The AI Futures keynote speaker series is a critical examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching and learning as we consider the future of life changing education at Michigan.  #ProfessionalDevelopment
URL:https://postdocs.umich.edu/event/relational-intelligence-rq-building-a-relational-future-in-the-age-of-ai/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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