Postdoc Appreciation Week 2026

A week dedicated to celebrating and supporting postdocs

Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW), held in September each year, is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate our fantastic postdocs, and the great work they do. Originating in the USA, PAW is now embedded in UK and Irish universities, with a consortium of Universities organising national activities, alongside their own institutional activities.

PAW 2026 is running from Monday 21st September - Friday 25th September. 

At Edinburgh our Postdoc/Research Staff societies and Colleges plan events and awards during this week, in addition to the national event. Below is what is happening.  

Make sure you get involved where you can and promote widely!

 

Nominations are now open!

The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) Postdoc Appreciation Awards are now live.

This is your chance to nominate and recognise a postdoc/early career researcher/research fellow or research staff equivalent for the outstanding work they do across our College. 

You will find information on the awards below, including categories and criteria.  The deadline for nominations is Friday 28 August 2026 at 5pm.  

Award categories are:
•    Contribution to citizenship
•    Contribution to communities, knowledge exchange and public engagement
•    Outstanding postdoc
•    Contribution to scientific advancement
•    Student support and supervision

Winners will be announced on CMVM socials during National Postdoc Appreciation Week 21-25 September.

Join us on Thursday 24 September, from 11am to 12pm for a fun networking event packed with coffee, cake and a bingo challenge to break the ice, connect with fellow postdocs, and be in with a chance to win prizes!

National Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW)

UKNPAW 2026 will run from Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September 

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