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About Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany
Inspired by the celebration of the Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany coordination team invited researchers and research institutions, postdoc coordinators and research administrators all over Germany to join us in creating a special program, events and a social media campaign to honor the incredible work of postdocs! The initiative was well taken and our colleagues and postdoc networks all over the country quickly put together a great program with a wide range of topics – most of them online and open for attendees from any institution in Germany.
Postdocs
Postdocs become the center and focus! It is a special week to highlight, recognise and celebrate all their contributions to research and academic life!
Events
Institutions and networks host a variety of events and initiatives for postdocs all over Germany!
Visibility
During the PAW's social media campaign, institutions and supervisors are encouraged to share their support and appreciation towards postdocs' contributions to research and academic life!
Network
The Postdoc Appreciation Week offers many opportunities to meet and interact with other postdocs and academics all over Germany!
Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025 What's Next?
PAW 2025 is already in the making, with a focus on more events on breaking into non-academic careers and guidance on leveraging transferable skills from academia. Do you want to organize an event for postdocs during PAW 2025? Stay tuned for our info-sessions in spring 2025 to learn more about organising events for PAW 2025!
Postdoc Appreciation Week Around the World
Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) is an annual celebration of the contributions and achievements of postdoctoral researchers around the world. The first PAW was organised in 2009 by the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) in the United States, with the goal of recognising the vital role that postdocs play in advancing scientific research and innovation. Since its inception, PAW has grown into a global event, with institutions and organisations from several countries, including Canada, Ireland, Germany, Portugal, and UK participating in the celebration. The week-long event is typically held in the third week of September and features a range of activities, like seminars, workshops, social events, and more. PAW is an opportunity for institutions to express their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of their postdoctoral researchers, and to recognise the significant contributions they make to the scientific community. It's also a chance for postdocs to connect with their colleagues, share their experiences, and celebrate their achievements.
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Are you interested in the Postdoc Appreciation Week? Reach out and find out how you can participate and join this celebratory week!
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