Individual Development Plans (IDPs) are designed to help students reflect on what they want to get out of their graduate education, think of short-term and long-term goals, and explore their interests ...

The Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a tool to organize and target your professional and personal development. Its primary purpose is to help you reach short- and long-term career goals, as well ...

A postdoctoral appointment is a training period to prepare you for your future career. Your relationship with your advisor is a key aspect of a successful training period. The Individual Development ...

Obtaining more data on how institutions, faculty and trainees utilize the individual development plan can only increase its usefulness for exploring both academic and non-academic careers. The IDP is ...

Helping students and postdoctoral scholars use the IDP framework to develop a career plan that reflects their background, experiences, and career aspirations. Individual Development Plans (IDPs) ...

One key factor that contributes to the successful professional development of underserved graduate student populations—first generation, BIPOC, women, international, as well as individuals whose ...

The IDP helps you reflect on your strengths, identify growth areas, and map out your next steps at CU Boulder. It’s a simple, guided tool that supports conversations with your supervisor and helps you ...