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Office of Postdoctoral Education

The Office of Postdoctoral Education (OPE) at Emory is dedicated to empowering postdoctoral scholars to achieve excellence in research, project management, leadership, professional growth and development. As one of the largest and most comprehensive postdoctoral training programs in the country, we provide targeted training, a supportive community that foster skill development, career advancement, and lasting impact in science and society. OPE also serves as a strong advocate for postdoc concerns and promoting policies that enhance the postdoc experience.

Current Postdocs

Everything you need to know about benefits, policies, and grant writing assistance, as well as information for new and international postdocs

Prospective Postdocs

Learn how to find and apply to the more than 200 postdoctoral fellowships that become available each year at Emory.

Faculty and Staff Resources

Administrative procedures and forms for faculty and staff who sponsor postdoctoral fellowships.

Training Programs

The training programs at Emory include several Institutional T32 Training Grants all funded by the National Institutes of Health.  See what programs are available at Emory.

Upcoming Events

Full OPE Calendar

  • November 11, 2025
  • 10:30pm
Stem Sync

  • December 2, 2025
  • 5:00pm
NIH Biosketch and Specific Aims Page Part I

  • December 16, 2025
  • 5:00pm
NIH Biosketch and Specific Aims Page Part II

  • January 20, 2026
  • 5:00pm
F32 Bootcamp

Featured Alumni Fellows

Featured Alumni

Karl Pendergrass, Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Karl Pendergrass conducted his postdoctoral research under the guidance of Dr. Michael E. Davis in the Division of Cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine and BME. Hie is currently the Medical Affairs Director at Merck & Co., Inc.

James Canner

Joanna Pulit-Penaloza, Microbiology/Immunology

Dr. Joanna Pulit-Penaloza joined Emory as a postdoc in 2012, where she worked for 2 years on a collaborative project developing microneedle patches for vaccine delivery. She currently holds a Biologist position in the Immunology and Pathogenesis branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Andrea Morris, Cell Biology

Dr. Andrea Morris is the Assistant Dean and Director of Career and Professional Development at The Rockefeller University. She conducted her postdoctoral studies in the laboratory of Dr. Kevin Moses and was a FIRST (Fellowships in Research and Science Teaching) fellow, giving her the opportunity to learn about pedagogy and teach at Morehouse College.

Maureen Wirschell