National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Three postdocs walking down a hall

Originally started by the , National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) takes place each year in September to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research and discovery.

Universities across North America celebrate NPAW, and Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) is pleased to have been hosting NPAW activities for our postdocs since 2016. Past NPAW events have included professional development workshops, art classes, wellness activities, and social events.

This year, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs is excited to celebrate its tenth annual NPAW from September 15-19, 2025.

Sept 15: Networking kickoff

Sept 16: Yoga

Sept 18: Postdoc to Faculty Panel

Sept 19: Happy Hour

Check out the event pages above to learn more and register to attend. We hope to see you there!