Postdoctoral Appointments: Policies and Practices

Report On A Workshop

November 15 - 17, 2004

National Science Foundation
Arlington, Virginia

Sponsored by

National Science Foundation
Contract: 9912175

The organizers gratefully acknowledge the assistance and cooperation of the staff of the National Science Foundation in the planning and execution of this workshop.

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Table of Contents

Steering Committee

Executive Summary

Introduction

Workshop Structure

Workshop Results

The Purpose of the Postdoctorate
Postdoctoral Development Plans
Broadening Participation
Transitions Into and Out of the Postdoctorate
Institutional Roles
New Structures and Opportunities

Fellowships
Partnerships
Postdoctoral Research-Initiation Grants

Quality of Life
Monitoring Outcomes
Disseminating Information
Issues for NSF Consideration

Appendix A. Recommended Reading

Broadening Access
Facilitating Transitions Into and Out of Postdoctorate
Providing Mechanisms for Enhancing Development and Choices of Careers During the Postdoctorate
Enhancing Standards of Professional and Personal Living
General Workforce Reports

Appendix B. Agenda

Appendix C. Workshop Participants