2026 Postdoctoral Scholars & Mentors Awards Ceremony

On November 13, 2026, UCLA’s postdoctoral scholars and their mentors were recognized for their important contributions to the university’s interrelated research, teaching and service missions at the annual Postdoctoral Scholars & Mentors Awards Ceremony.

The Chancellor’s Awards for Postdoctoral Research, recognizes individual research accomplishments that show clear potential to have meaningful and enduring implications in their field. This event also recognizes the contributions of faculty mentors through the Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Awards, administered by the Postdoctoral Association at UCLA.  The Mentoring Awards honor UCLA faculty members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping postdoctoral scholars develop successful careers.

2024 Event Program

View the recording of the 2024 ceremony.

2026 Chancellor’s Award for Postdoctoral Research

38 postdoctoral scholars have been nominated to receive the Chancellor’s Award for Postdoctoral Research. Eight of these received the award — a $7,500 prize and a plaque.

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2026 Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award

UCLA faculty members who have gone above and beyond in helping postdoctoral scholars develop successful careers.

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Past Award Recipients

Past Chancellor’s Award for Postdoctoral Research recipients

Past Postdoctoral Mentoring Award recipients

Photo Gallery

2024 Photo Gallery

Video Gallery

Watch a video of the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Postdoctoral Research awards ceremony.

Watch a video of the 2022 Chancellor’s Awards for Postdoctoral Research awards ceremony.