Individual development plans (IDP) provide a tool to help guide your graduate career. Download the IDP that is appropriate for your career stage and fill it out. Work with your mentor or advisory team to identify one or two key skills to work in the coming year.
Year One:IDP_Year_1Revised.pdf
Year Two:IDP_Year_2 Revised.pdf
Years Three-Five:IDP_Year_3-5Revised.pdf
The Science Magazine Individual Development Plan can help you identify a career path. It is worth revisiting over the course of your graduate career as you evolve as a scientist.
Plan a professional development activity each month!
Careers in industry, government, academia and elsewhere require development of skills beyond your research program. The Graduate School provides a wealth of year-round professional and personal development activities.
Visit the Graduate School's Office of Professional Development site for resources.
Center for Career Opportunities Professional Development Workshops
Attend workshops and access mentors through Mentoring@Purdue.
Present your research at an international, national or local meeting. Many meetings have travel awards available. Find out what resources are available and more through the links below.
Purdue Graduate Student Government Grants
Open Graduate School Grants
Make use of Purdue medical resources when needed.
Student Health Service
Counseling & Psychological Services
Working with Graduate Student Writers
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