The Washington University Postdoctoral Education Policy recommends that postdocs dedicate at least 10% of their appointment time to professional development activities and enhance the skills and experience required for the next step in their careers.

Your postdoctoral appointment at Washington University goes beyond specializing in the scientific and academic skills needed for your discipline. Take advantage of different opportunities to complement your discipline-specific skills and experiences.

Individual Development Plans

Find the template that best fits you and your faculty supervisor:

myIDP

chemIDP

ImaginePhD

WashU DBBS resources