Annual Performance Appraisal
and Development Plan:
Postdoctoral Fellows
Part I: Postdoctoral Fellow Self-Appraisal
Part I, Section A: Curriculum Vitae
Attach an updated (less than one year old) curriculum vitae to the appraisal. This is a requirement.
Part I, Section B: Evaluative Component
(to be completed by postdoctoral fellow)
Examples included under each category are illustrative only. They are not intended to be complete or all
encompassing.
1. RESEARCH
RESEARCH PROPOSALS SUBMITTED (include title, date, agency, status)
ACTIVE RESEARCH SUPPORT (include title, date awarded, agency)
OTHER RESEARCH ACTIVITIES (e.g., collaborations)
2. PUBLICATIONS
MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (include title, date, journal,
status; use NIH biosketch format; attach documents)
ABSTRACTS SUBMITTED WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (include title, date, journal or
meeting, status; use NIH biosketch format; attach documents)
3. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
SEMINARS/PRESENTATIONS GIVEN (title, date, event)
MENTORING/TUTORIALS
AWARDS RECEIVED (title, date, source)
OTHER EDUCATIONAL/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
4. EXTRAMURAL SERVICE
REVIEWER
COMMITTEES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SOCIETIES
Part I, Section C: Self-Appraisal Summary
Identify your major accomplishments and evaluate them against the goals set in your initial
training plan and/or your previous annual appraisal.
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Part I, Section D: Developmental Component
Indicate below the goals and objectives you expect to achieve during the next annual appraisal
period with the categories listed below. Include the total percent effort you expect to spend in
each of the categories. Be sure they total 100%.
1. Research (Laboratory, Office or Clinical)
GOAL:
2. Publications
GOAL:
3. Educational Activities
GOAL:
4. Extramural Service
GOAL:
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Part I, Section E: Career Goals
1. Identify your current short-term and long-term career goals and indicate your plan and
time-line for achieving them.
Short-term goal:
Long-term goal:
2. What other research activity or training is necessary before you begin a job search?
3. When do you expect to begin your job search?
4. What resources could your mentor provide to assist you in achieving your career goals ?
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Part II: Mentor Appraisal of Postdoctoral Fellow
Part II, Section A: Evaluative Component
(to be completed by faculty/mentor and
postdoctoral fellow)
1. Contributes to the goals of the laboratory/department
Mentor comments:
Postdoctoral Fellow comments:
2. Participates in the educational activities of the laboratory/department (e.g., courses, students,
seminars)
Mentor comments:
Postdoctoral Fellow comments:
3. Participates in the research activities of the laboratory/department (e.g., collaborates with
faculty and other postdoctoral fellows in the department, joint publications, joint grants, etc.)
Mentor comments:
Postdoctoral Fellow comments:
4. Is making positive steps toward independent research
Mentor comments:
Postdoctoral Fellow comments:
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5. Interacts appropriately with faculty, staff, and other research trainees within the
laboratory/department
Mentor comments:
Postdoctoral Fellow comments:
6. Encourages dialogue by maintaining open lines of communication with all staff; provides
information accurately and on a timely basis; is open and accepting of personal feedback; clearly
communicates vision and relates goals for the future; seeks input for decision making; accepts
input from others openly.
Mentor comments:
Postdoctoral Fellow comments:
7. Provides leadership by defining, communicating, and pursuing a vision for the laboratory
consistent with and in support of institutional strategy; establishes and communicates clear and
reasonable priorities; leads by example; encourages development and collaboration; sets clear
goals and standards for accomplishment.
Mentor comments:
Postdoctoral Fellow comments:
8. Demonstrates personal integrity by contributing to an open and trusting atmosphere in the
laboratory; maintains high ethical standards of behavior and performance; shares credit for
accomplishments; maintains atmosphere of mutual respect and trust; respects scientific
independence of fellow research trainees.
Mentor comments:
Postdoctoral Fellow comments:
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Part II, Section B: Appraisal Summary
Identify postdoctoral fellow’s major accomplishments and evaluate them against the goals set in
initial training plan and/or previous annual appraisal.
Part II, Section C: Developmental Component
Goals and expectations for the next appointment year (review postdoctoral fellow’s goals on page
2 and indicate whether you agree, disagree, or wish to modify):
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Mentor signature
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Postdoctoral Fellow signature
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Mentor name (printed)
Postdoctoral Fellow name (printed)
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Date
Date
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