Just a reminder that applications for the OGSPS Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award are due January 9th.
Jenny Ricksy
Burke Graduate Program Administrator
Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering
Ph: 765-494-2436 Fax: 765-494-0395
HAMP 1141G
Current Residential Students:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Current
Current Online Students:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Online/curriculum
Prospective Residential Students:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Degree-Requirements
Prospective Online Students:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Online
From: Jennifer R Ricksy
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Subject: REMINDER: OGSPS Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award
From: Jennifer R Ricksy
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Subject: OGSPS Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award
Purdue
University is proud to
announce the
inaugural Excellence
in Postdoctoral
Mentoring Award,
established by
OGSPS to
formally acknowledge the
essential role
postdoctoral trainees
play in advancing
our research,
teaching, and
engagement missions. This prestigious award
recognizes postdoctoral researchers
who dedicate
a significant
amount of
time and
energy to
mentoring other postdoctoral
researchers, graduate students,
and undergraduates,
whether their efforts occur in
the laboratory,
field, or classroom.
Exceptional postdoctoral mentors:
•
GENUINELY CARE about the mentee's work and success, and especially about the mentee as a
person.
•
are RESPECTFUL—they visibly respect all lab or team members, from undergraduates to the PI.
•
are DEDICATED to their mentoring and prioritize it over other competing demands.
•
are HIGH ACHIEVERS and model scholarly excellence.
•
are ACTIVELY INVOLVED at their institution and in their field; for example, you will see them contributing
to graduate programs, department efforts, and societal organizations.
•
are HIGHLY ETHICAL; they proactively observe research ethics, including setting high standards for honest reporting, and closely follow research and safety protocols
The Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Awardees will receive a plaque, $1,500, and will be honored at the OGSPS Awards Reception on April 23, 2026.
Applicants must have
their Ph.D and be
engaged in postdoctoral training
under a limited-term contract at Purdue.
This can include some Visiting Scholars. If there are questions about eligibility, please email
postdoc-affairs@purdue.edu
CCE can submit one nomination to the College of Engineering. All the Engineering nominations will be reviewed and ranked and the top finalist will be submitted to OGSPS for final review. The top
five ranked nominations at the OGSPS level will win an award.
If you would like to apply for this award, please
assemble the following in one .pdf document in this order and submit to Jenny Ricksy (jricksy@purdue.edu)
by January 9, 2026:
1.
A curriculum vitae
2.
A mentoring philosophy statement (500 words max)
3.
One letter of support from a supervisory PI (300 words max)
4.
One letter of support signed by one or more mentees (600 words max)
Regards,
Jenny
Jenny Ricksy
Burke Graduate Program Administrator
Ph: 765-494-2436
Email:
jricksy@purdue.edu
Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering
Delon and Elizabeth Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering
550 Stadium Mall Drive – HAMP 1141G
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Current Residential Students:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Current
Current Online Students:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Online/curriculum
Prospective Residential Students:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Degree-Requirements
Prospective Online Students:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Online