PhD Students

If you’re in a PhD program at MIT, you are an exceptional researcher and scholar. With your deep knowledge and skills set, there are no limits to what you can achieve. When you can do so much, narrowing your options and making decisions about what you want to do and where you want to go can be daunting. We’re here to help. Visit CAPD for a one-on-one conversation and address your questions with an advisor, use our resources to learn new skills like networking, and join our workshops to help you refine your job documents and search strategies. Whether you decide to pursue a career in academe, government, non-profit, or industry CAPD is ready to support you.

Academic wellbeing practices (filterable list of ideas)

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To explore methods that might work for your teaching style, use DoingWell’s filterable list of ideas that MIT instructors have used to promote wellbeing and engagement for students.

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IAP Micro-internships are in Handshake – Apply now!

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Published on September 19, 2023

Looking for a short-term project or internship over IAP? Consider a micro-internship! Build skills, connect with employers and explore a career path. Check out these micro-internships:   

There are more projects in Handshake and it’s really easy to search for them.  …

By Tavi Sookhoo
Tavi Sookhoo Assistant Director, Career Prototypes
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Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership Workshop Series: Fall 2023

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Published on September 18, 2023

The Graduate Program in Engineering Leadership Program is pleased to announce the Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership Workshop Series for Fall 2023.

We invite you to register and attend our series, which count toward satisfying requirements toward our certificate. The …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Three activities to start networking in a FLASH!

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Networking may feel a little strange if you are not used to it. Between coffee chats and career fairs, it can feel a bit uncomfortable if you haven’t taken the necessary time to prepare yourself to engage your network. Keep …

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3 Reminders to Help you THRIVE This Year

News & Articles
Published on September 11, 2023

Bart: Look at me, I’m a grad student. I’m 30 years old and I made $600 last year.
Marge: Bart, don’t make fun of grad students. They’ve just made a terrible life choice.
—The Simpsons

There’s no denying it, graduate …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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David Aaker

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Tahmeena Godin

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Journee Harris, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient

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Natalija Jovanovic

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  • Co-Founder TNG Company
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Breanna Lam, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient

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  • Degree: PhD in Biology Lab Design Consultant, Lee CMI
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Hannah Shay, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient

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  • Degree: PhD in Chemistry Cosmic Ice Chemistry with SubLIME, NASAGoddard Space Flight Center
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Academia & education job/internship search sites

Comprehensive job sites that list academic positions (higher education) at all different levels and for all fields (mostly focused within …

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Application Materials for a Faculty Job Search

The following materials are commonly requested.  We encourage you to schedule an appointment with a career advisor to review your …

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Academic Interviews (Faculty Positions)

Interviews for faculty positions often include two rounds:

First round – Phone or Video  (20-40 minutes)

This is an initial …

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Choosing between job offers (worksheet)

Choosing between job offers (worksheet)

Receiving two or more job offers can be both an exciting and stressful time. Whether you are waiting to hear …

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Academic Job Offers

If you receive an academic job offer, express interest, and then take the time to carefully assess whether the offer …

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