Postdoc Talks

These 10-minute talks will showcase postdoc research to a broad, interdisciplinary audience, with following goals:

• Share your “big idea”: Captivate attendees with a novel, inspiring topic with broad relevance.
• Gain recognition: Increase your visibility in the interdisciplinary scientific community.
• Develop your communication skills: Learn to effectively present complex research in a clear and engaging way.

ELIGIBILITY

These talks are open to individuals who are currently holding a doctoral degree or equivalent. This new format of talks is aimed at individuals engaged in mentored research and/or scholarly training.

PROPOSAL REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS

• Newsworthy topics: Is your research relevant to current events? Has it made a groundbreaking discovery?
• Clear communication: Can you explain your work in a way that’s understandable to a general audience?
• Engaging presentation: Will you use visuals and storytelling to bring your research to life?

Submit a proposal

AAAS POSTDOC TALK TIMELINE

June 5	Postdoc talk and workshop proposal submission site open
October 17	Postdoc talk and workshop proposal submission site closes
Early November	Program Committee meets to select Postdoc Talk proposals
Mid-November	Applicants receive accept, conditionally accept or decline notifications that include instructions about next steps.