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Start Planning Your Career<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Individual development plans help postdocs identify their career goals and professional development needs. They can also be a great conversation tool between postdocs and faculty mentors to ensure that postdocs develop the skills they need to be successful both here at BU and throughout their career. Postdoctoral Affairs is developing templates and tools specific to BU, but in the meantime there are also resources\u00a0<\/span>online<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to get you started.<\/p>\n

Develop Your Skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Postdoctoral Affairs and our partners offer many events throughout the year to help you develop your skills and facilitate connections within the postdoc community. You can find our events here<\/a>. Have ideas of things you\u2019d like to learn that we aren\u2019t covering?\u00a0<\/span>Send us an email\u00a0<\/a>to let us know.<\/p>\n

Build Your Support Network<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Whether things are going smoothly or you are facing challenges, BU has offices that can help and support you. The\u00a0<\/span>Office of the Ombuds<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>can be a good first step if you have a concern and you don\u2019t know where to turn for help. The\u00a0<\/span>Faculty & Staff Assistance Office<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>also offers free, confidential counseling and referral services for Boston University faculty, staff, and their families.\u00a0If you’re looking to build your network, consider joining the Boston University Postdoctoral Association<\/a>\u00a0and meet other postdocs from around campus.<\/p>\n

Get Funding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Use\u00a0<\/span>COS Pivot<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to explore funding opportunities and work with your departmental administrator\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Sponsored Programs<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to submit your proposal. Explore more options for funding through the\u00a0<\/span>Research website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Schedule a One-on-One Meeting<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Need advice on future careers, proposal preparation, or guidance about your postdoc experience? Schedule a one-on-one meeting with our office by filling out this form:<\/p>\n