Resources for Postdocs at GuariniGRAD – Support for your Career, Professional, and Personal Growth
Remember the AD in GuariniGRAD is for Advanced studies – meaning postdocs! Dartmouth provides a wide range of resources to support postdocs in their career, professional, and personal growth. Below, you’ll find categorized links to essential services and opportunities available for postdocs.
- Library Resources – Access research materials, data visualization tools, and consultation services.
- News and Newspapers – Institutional subscriptions to leading U.S. and international news sources.
- Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning (DCAL) – Teaching support, workshops, and training for postdocs involved in instruction.
- Research Compliance & Integrity – Ethical research practices, IRB guidance, and responsible conduct in research.
- GuariniGRAD events – professional and career development.
- Guarini Career Services – Career counseling, job search assistance, and skill development.
- National Postdoc Association – webinars and other career resources.
- National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) – Professional development resources (Dartmouth offers free institutional membership).
- New York Academy of Science – STEM publications and e-briefings, workshops and career development resources.
- Postdoc Research Day – Annual event celebrating postdoc research organized by the Dartmouth Postdoctoral Association and University of New Hampshire Postdoctoral Association.
- Technology Transfer & Entrepreneurship – Support for patenting, commercialization, and launching startups.
- Writing Support & Grant Writing Assistance – Help with research publications and grant proposals.
- Dartmouth Postdoc Association (DPA) – A network for postdocs to connect, share resources, and advocate for their needs
- Guarini Graduate & Postdoc Events – Social gatherings, networking events, and community-building initiatives.
- International Postdoc Support – Visa, immigration, and international scholar support.
- DPA Peer Match Program – The DPA organizes a peer match program, or Buddy program, for postdocs looking to connect with peers who share the same interests or are in the same research field.
- See the Community page for more
- Postdoc Listserv – Primary source for keeping you informed
- Postdoc SLACK – Daily postdoc “chat”
- Calendar of Events – Hosted by the Dartmouth Postdoc Association
Postdoctoral Professional Development Award – Up to $750 reimbursement for conferences, workshops, or courses. Open to Dartmouth postdocs with 9+ month appointments and no other professional development funding.
DCAL funding opportunities to support Dartmouth faculty, postdocs, grad students, and co-curricular educators in their teaching and learning endeavors. Includes DCAL’s Teaching Professional Development Grants of up to $1000 that are designed to support and encourage attendance at workshops, seminars, and conferences related to pedagogy intended to support the applicant’s professional development as a teacher.
- Title IX Office – Support for individuals experiencing harassment, discrimination, or gender-based violence.
- Dartmouth Health & Wellness – Medical, counseling, and wellness resources available to postdocs.
- Campus Childcare & Family Support – Information on childcare options and family-friendly resources.
- See the Wellness page for more
