About
Welcome to the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. OPA is primarily responsible for:
- Review and approval of all postdoctoral scholar appointments at Stanford,
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Development of policies and procedures affecting postdoctoral scholars and their services at Stanford, including salary setting and regular funding and compensation audits,
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Oversight and management of several endowed fellowships to support research and travel by postdoctoral scholars in the School of Medicine and in the biosciences,
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Collaboration with the offices of career services to provide support through professional development and skill-building programs; and
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Training and workshops for faculty and staff who appoint and mentor postdoctoral scholars.