Individual Development Plan

All BU postdocs are required to develop and submit an individual development plan (IDP) annually, for each appointment year. IDPs are a customized roadmap for your professional training and goals and will enable you to make the most of your postdoctoral experience. This page contains information for postdocs ready to initiate this process.

Essential Information


Sign up for an online workshop to begin your IDP

Postdocs can sign up to work on their strengths, interests and values self assessment and create a draft of their research, career and professional development goals.

Select the date of the IDP session you want to attend