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Plan your career

Take control over your career, next fellowship, or promotion

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While many forces in a research career can be serendipitous, having a plan can help you strategically build your track record, assess which opportunities best serve your goals, and be strategic about how you spend your time. Find resources and advice to help you plan ahead for success. 

Articles and guidance

Career pathways

Careers stemming from a PhD can take many forms – explore some here.

Identify academic career goals

Decide what you want to achieve, and what success looks like for you.

Plan for a fellowship

Fellowships require a significant lead time to develop your track record.

Benchmark your research performance

Save time and improve planning by evaluating your research track record.

Pursue a career outside
academia

Use transferrable skills and knowledge in demand in other sectors

Time management tips and strategies

Learn strategies to reduce time pressure and heighten productivity.

Growing your career
as an ECR

Position yourself for success by finding collaborators and being open to opportunities. 

Plan using the Academic Excellence Framework

The University’s new Academic Excellence Framework (AEF) and Evidence Menu can help you make strategic decisions and take ownership of your career. 

Use the AEF to:

  • Understand what excellence looks like at each academic level and for different role types
  • Guide your career planning and AP&D conversations
  • Connect easily with training and support in your chosen development areas

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Career planning learning resources

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