Illinois Distinguished Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholars Program
Deadline for Full Consideration is March 10, 2023
The Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (VCDEI) is pleased to offer the Illinois Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Associate Program. The Program provides academic units with funding for postdoctoral research associate (postdoc) positions that advance the University’s missions of fostering research excellence and building a diverse and welcoming campus community. Its ultimate goal is to identify individuals from underrepresented groups and women traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields who, through participation in the Program, will become highly competitive candidates for tenure-stream appointments at Illinois. Accordingly, units are encouraged to nominate candidates who demonstrate significant academic potential, who the units plan seriously to consider for tenure-stream appointments before the Program’s completion, and who will advance the units’ diversity goals if ultimately appointed.
Program applications are reviewed by the Diversity Realized at Illinois through Visioning Excellence (DRIVE) Committee. Commissioned by the VCDEI and staffed by faculty and administrators from across campus, DRIVE develops faculty recruitment and retention policies and practices that advance the University’s DEI goals.
Department request instructions can be found online.