[Princeton] Beyond Borders: Designing Your Future as an International PhD Scholar

<P>Navigating doctoral studies as an international student often means confronting unique challenges that can limit your vision of what's possible. This innovative online seminar empowers you to transform restrictive thinking into expansive opportunity.</P> <P>Join GradFUTURES Assistant Dean Sonali Majumdar as she shares insights from her forthcoming book, Thriving as an International Scientist (University of California Press). You'll discover a powerful creative framework for imagining parallel futures that transcend common barriers facing international scholars. </P> <P>Through practical case studies, you'll learn to apply this framework to persistent challenges like securing independent research funding and building diverse career paths. Dr. Majumdar will guide you in developing dynamic planning strategies that emphasize your agency and choices rather than focusing on limitations. </P> <P>Whether you're an international researcher or advise international students, this seminar offers transformative approaches to designing your future with confidence and creativity.</P> <P>This event is hosted by the Princeton University Graduate School as part of the 2025 GradFUTURES Forum, a weeklong professional development conference for graduate students offering opportunities for meaningful professional growth and exploration of futures within and beyond the academy. With many inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, career panels, and networking receptions, the 2025 GradFUTURES Forum is open to the broader graduate community at Princeton and beyond. Sponsorship of an event does not constitute institutional endorsement of external speakers or views presented.</P>

When 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm on 28 March 2025