Graduate Professional Development
Graduate Professional Development
In the Department of Applied Physical Sciences, we fully appreciate that our research accomplishments would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of APS graduate students. When we train graduate students, we not only commit to helping them build world-class research skills, but we also commit to nurturing well-rounded, professional scientists who are competitive in a wide variety of possible careers. UNC-Chapel Hill is home to a vast number of career and professional development resources, and we are here to help connect you to those resources so that you can make the most out of your time at UNC.
Professional Development Elements
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Academic Development
- Communication
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Career Development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS
- Weekly APS Student Meetings
- UNC Career Services
- Online Support
- The Graduate School
- Training Initiatives in Biomedical and Biological Sciences
GRADUATE STUDENTS CAREER CLUBS
- Academic & Research Intesive Careers
- Future Science Educators
- Online Support
- Science & Business Club
- Science Policy & Advocacy Group
- Science Writing & Communication
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
- Speaking & Writing Experience
- Teaching Experience
- Internships
- ELITE Sites Visits
YEAR ONE
- Individual Development Plan
- Explore Careers
- Grant Writing Workshops
YEAR TWO — THREE
- Individual Development Plan
- Student Career Cohorts
- Professional Development Trainings
- Job Market Materials
- Identify Skill Gaps
- Capitalize on Speaking and Writing Opportunities
YEAR FOUR +
- Individual Development Plan
- Professional Development Trainings
- Site Visits and Internships
- Lead a Student Group
- Job Market Materials
Additional Resources
Professional Development Program for STEM Fields — TIBBS
Science Career Clubs and Student Groups
The Graduate School Professional Development Guide
UNC Preparing International Teaching Assistants Program — PITAP
Workshops and Courses through the Graduate School
myIDP
Versatile Ph.D.
University Career Services
The Office of Undergraduate Research — Mentoring Resources
The Writing Center Offers Coaching and ESL Support
The Center for Faculty Excellence
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning