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Postdocs 
Announcing the 2022 Postdoctoral Achievement Awards
The University of Minnesota is proud to train, support and promote its postdoctoral researchers, who are active members of the University's Twin Cities and Duluth communities. To recognize the postdoctoral researchers' valuable contribution to the University’s mission, the Postdoctoral Association is offers awards for outstanding contributions.
Academic & Career Support, Faculty, Postdocs 
2022 Faculty Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Advising
Congratulations to Dr. Marla Eisenberg and Dr. Georgios Giannakis on receiving the 2022 Faculty Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Advising!
Community of Scholars Program, Innovations
2022-23 First-Gen Institute Microgrant Awardees Announced
The First-Gen Institute is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Microgrant Awardees
Fellowships
Announcing the 2022-2023 Fulbright Fellows
The purpose of the Fulbright program is to increase mutual understanding between people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. Approximately 1,900 grants are available to over 140 countries.
Community of Scholars Program, Publications 
Second issue of SPARK eZine features the work of BIPOC graduate researchers
The Community of Scholars Program Writing Initiative and the SPARK Editorial Board are excited to announce the publication of the second issue of SPARK!