Can I fund my own postdoc?

Even if your postdoc project already has funding, securing your own funding is a key step in your academic development. As a postdoc, you are training to become an independent researcher. One major way to start demonstrating your independence as a researcher is by getting your own funding.

How many postdoc positions should I apply for?

A postdoc usually isn’t required for jobs outside of academia, such as biotech, data science, writing, policy, consulting, etc. Of course, you’ll want to talk to people in whatever industry you’re targeting to make sure this is true. If you don’t need to do a postdoc, then I don’t recommend doing one.

Should I do a postdoc if I want to go into industry?

As a PhD, most industry jobs require “less training” than you have and no postdoc experience. Even if the job posting says “postdoc experience required,” it is often not required. A postdoc is not required for an industry job. It won’t help you get an industry job or higher-tier job in industry.

How does postdoc funding work?

In some cases, postdoctoral fellows are paid directly by their supervisor who has funding to support their research; in other cases, fellows will receive funding through external agencies in order to support them while they work with University of Waterloo’s world-renowned faculty members. …

Can postdocs apply for research grants?

UCalgary postdoctoral scholars who have an appointment at the university are now eligible to apply for research grants, as permitted by the funding agency. All types of postdoc appointments (Postdoctoral Fellow, Postdoctoral Associate, or Postdoctoral Guest) are potentially eligible.

Can you do a postdoc without a PHD?

As an aside, by definition you cannot hold a postdoctoral position without having a doctorate. The term literally means “after doctorate” and therefore requiress first gaining a doctorate. Any position you hold before obtaining a doctorate is by definition a pre-doctoral position.