Diversity and Inclusion

URPostdocs and PostdoQs

URPostdocs

Established in 2016, Columbia URPostdocs seeks to unite underrepresented (UR) postdocs and individuals who support the cause and inclusion. The mission of the group is to form a cohesive network that will work together to highlight URPostdocs distinct contributions, promote awareness of issues that are important to all URPostdocs, and encourage participation and recruitment of new members. The group is committed to advocating and finding means to improve recruitment, retention, and mentoring of URPostdocs to aid in the development of successful careers both in academic and non-academic settings. With the same commitment that URPostdocs seeks to educate within the Columbia community, the group also seeks to educate the public through outreach activities. An important goal of the URPostdocs group is to provide a platform for the participating members to develop a variety of skills crucial in any career such as leadership, networking, and communication, among others.  

URPostdocs hosts regular meetings (~once every two months), as well as organizes and co-sponsors events. Postdocs interested in joining URPostdocs should email [email protected].

PostdoQs

Established in 2016, Columbia PostdoQs is a resources group for LGBTQ+ postdocs and allies. The group’s core values are support, inclusion, education, equality,  and creating safe spaces. The group is committed to these core values and to promoting these values at Columbia University. The group hosts regular meetings and provides networking, educational, and social opportunities that revolve around the LGBTQ+ community. Postdocs interested in joining PostdoQs should email [email protected]. 

Diversity Funding Opportunities

 Several diversity postdoctoral funding opportunities are available through foundations, government agencies, and a variety of organizations. See a list of these opportunities, which include both fellowships and supplemental awards here. 

Minority Postdoctoral Associations and Organizations

• Minority Postdocs - Diversity Fellowships and Funding Opportunities
   

• SACNAS - Advancing Hispanics, Chicanos & Native Americans in Science
   

• American Association of Blacks in Higher Education
   

• National Society of Black Engineers
   

• Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
   

• National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
   

•  Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES), Inc. 

• Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS)