# Postdoctoral Fellows Office

**Source**: https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/
**Parent**: https://www.ubc.ca:443/research/

## Latest News

[#### UBC announces investment to increase financial support for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows on both campuses

###### Thursday, 26 February 2026

This initiative reflects UBC’s commitment to excellence across our scholarly communities and to supporting the academic pursuits and wellbeing of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.

Read More](https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/article/ubc-announces-investment-increase-financial-support-phd-students-postdoctoral-fellows-both)

[#### Launch of the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA) program

###### Thursday, 18 December 2025

CIRTA will provide 400 postdoctoral fellowships across Canada in eight priority areas.

Read More](https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/article/launch-canada-impact-research-training-awards-cirta-program)

[#### Postdocs invited to share their experiences

###### Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Postdocs at the UBC Vancouver campus are invited to a workshop co-hosted by the Provost's Office and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Read More](https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/article/postdocs-invited-share-their-experiences)

## What is a Postdoctoral Fellow?

Postdoctoral Fellows (PDFs) are individuals who have completed a doctoral degree and who are seeking further training in a particular area of research. As valued members of the UBC community, PDFs make an indispensable contribution to the research environment of the University and to their chosen field. In doing so, they raise the profile of themselves and UBC. They work under the general supervision of a faculty member and may assist with the supervision of graduate students.

Please visit our [**Career Opportunities**](https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/career-opportunities) page for information about becoming a postdoctoral fellow at UBC.

Postdoctoral Fellows at **UBC Okanagan**can visit the **[Postdoctoral Fellows at UBC Okanagan](https://gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca/postdocs/)** websitefor information and resources specific to the UBCO campus.

## Postdoctoral Fellows Office (PDFO)

The PDFO provides support, development opportunities and advocacy for all PDFs. Key areas:

- [Orientation](https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/node/64)
- [Professional Development Opportunities](https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/node/4)
- [Awards & Funding](https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/node/144)
- [Guide for Postdoctoral Fellows](https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/node/107)
- [Careers](https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/node/6)

[Contact the PDFO](https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/node/8)

## Faculty Relations

[Faculty Relations](http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/recruitment/titles-ranks-descriptions/postdoctoral-fellows/) handles matters related to appointments, pay and benefits for all UBC PDFs. Key areas:

- [Your appointment](http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/recruitment/titles-ranks-descriptions/postdoctoral-fellows/)
- [Benefits for Postdoctoral Fellow Employees](https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-titles-ranks-and-descriptions/postdoctoral-fellows/postdoctoral-fellows)
- [Benefits for Postdoctoral Fellow Award Recipients](https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-titles-ranks-and-descriptions/postdoctoral-fellows/postdoctoral-fellows-award)
- [UBC Policies](http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/recruitment/titles-ranks-descriptions/postdoctoral-fellows/#policies)

[Contact Faculty Relations](http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/contact/)

## Postdoctoral Association (PDA)

A coalition of volunteer PDFs and research associates, has the goal of enhancing all aspects of the PDF experience at UBC – personal, professional, and social. Key areas:

- [Peer Support](http://blogs.ubc.ca/ubcpda/constitution/)
- [Social Activities](http://blogs.ubc.ca/ubcpda/events/)

To participate or get involved, join the [PDA Mailing List](http://blogs.ubc.ca/ubcpda/about/).

[Contact the PDA](http://blogs.ubc.ca/ubcpda/contact/)