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Vision

A tight-knit, empowered and thriving postdoctoral community that drives research, innovation, scholarship and mentorship across all disciplines to solve problems in Kentucky and beyond.

Mission

The Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Mentorship (PRISM) is dedicated to empowering the next generation of researchers, innovators, scholars and mentors by enhancing their postdoctoral experience at the University of Kentucky and preparing them for impactful careers in academia, industry, government and beyond.

This mission is accomplished through our commitment to:

  • Creating a thoughtful and comprehensive postdoc experience
  • Providing robust career development programming and resources
  • Offering professional development for key core postdoc competencies
  • Fostering a collaborative and integrated postdoc community

Together, these commitments ensure that every postdoc at the University of Kentucky is equipped to discover, thrive and lead — both during their time on campus and throughout their careers.

Please direct any administrative questions regarding postdocs to gsdean@uky.edu