New! Initiative of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU): HSRU Postdoctoral Fellowship Cohort Program

 

The HSRU Postdoctoral Fellowship Cohort Program seeks current postdocs interested in being faculty at HSIs. This one-year, cohort-based program cultivates excellence in both research and teaching by preparing participants for tenure-track positions and catalyzing their journey toward academic leadership and professional distinction.

The UNM Internal deadline for receipt of postdoc applications is January 30, 2025.

 

Application components:

Statement of interest in the program from a current UNM postdoc (approximately 500-1000 words)

  • Describe your interest in pursuing the professoriate at a Hispanic-serving, research intensive institution (see hsru.org for more information)
  • Describe your interest in the program’s professional development components and how they contribute to scholarly goals.
  • Illustrate how you intend to benefit from and contribute to the cohort.
  • Affirm commitment to full participation in HSRU postdoc program activities.

Research interests and scholarly profile (approx. 500 words)

  • Project title and description (e.g., general overview and significance) (200-400 words).
  • Principal investigator (PI) or research lead information name and title.
  • Research advisor name and title (if different from PI).
  • Overview of the scholar’s research interests and research accomplished to date.
  • Describe your future research and career goals.
  • Length of time in postdoctoral role and time remaining as of Feb. 1, 2025
  • Current curriculum vitae


Research advisor support letter

  • Describe candidate qualities and why they are an ideal candidate for the program.
  • Letter or statement from the individual, typically a research advisor or PI, responsible for approving the postdoctoral scholar’s time allocation to the program. “Protected time” to participate in the program is a program requirement.
  • Affirm that the postdoc will be appointed at UNM in AY2025-26.
  • Optional: Provide a mentorship plan – a mentorship plan should be prepared in support of the postdoctoral fellow’s participation in the program. If the plan (or a draft) is available for submittal, applicants are welcome and encouraged to attach.

Additional letter of reference (optional)

  • Describe candidate qualities and why they are an ideal candidate for the program.

 

Submit all materials in pdf to UNM InfoReady • Go to https://unm.infoready4.com/

 

HSRU postdoc program benefits

  • Engage in a cohort-based professional development program tailored for future faculty at HSIs
  • Build a valuable network of faculty, leaders, and fellow researchers across HRSU institutions
  • Amplify job prospects and opportunities by presenting research at HSRU institutions

 

Eligibility

  • Demonstrate strong interest in pursuing faculty career at an R1-HSI
  • Provide evidence of promise for tenure-track appointment
  • Have at least one year remaining in current postdoc appointment as of August 2025
  • Commit to full participation in the HSRU postdoc cohort program activities

 

 

Downloadable PDF resources