Postdoc Talks

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These 10-minute talks will showcase postdoc research to a broad, interdisciplinary audience, with the 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.
The Postdoc Talk proposal site is now OPEN!

Submit Proposal

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?

AAAS POSTDOC TALK TIMELINE

JUNE 4Postdoc Talk submission site opens
AUGUST 4Postdoc Talk submission site closes
MID-AUGUSTProgram Committee meets to select Postdoc talk proposal
AUGUST 21Applicants receive accept, conditionally accept, or decline notifications that include instructions about the next steps