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Postdocs occupy a unique position in academia and consequently face a unique set of challenges and issues. Fortunately, increasing attention is being paid on a national level to the needs and concerns of postdocts, and this is reflected in the growing number of resources on the web that deal with the challenges unique to being a postdoctoral scholar.
Articles
A number of postdoc-related websites have compiled links to articles on many aspects of the postdoctoral experience. Some of the best collections can be found at the following websites:
Reports
In recent years a number of national reports on postdoctoral scholarship have appeared. These include:
Resources for Postdocs in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Though it is not common for PhDs in the humanities and social sciences to do postdoctoral research, there are postdoctoral opportunities available for scholars in these fields. Often these opportunities are in the form of teaching-oriented postdoctoral fellowships, often at prestigious institutions. One of the most generous providers of funds for postdoctoral research in the humanities and social sciences is The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. For more information visit their website.
Some well-known postdoctoral teaching fellowships include:
Two separate extensive lists of postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities are maintained by the University of California, Berkeley and can be accessed by following this link and this link.
Other Resources
Finally, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a professional association that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars. The NPA offers resources and seeks to shape policy on all aspects of the postdoctoral experience. For more information visit the NPA’s homepage or see the NPA page of this website.
Last updated: May 13 2008 11:08AM
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