Postdoctoral Scholar Individual Development Plan printable pdf download

Postdoctoral Scholar Individual Development Plan

Individual Development Plans (IDPs) provide a planning process that identifies both professional

development needs and career objectives. IDPs serve as a communication tool between individuals and

their mentors, and are often used in the mentoring of postdoctoral scholars. The training environment and

experience faculty provide to postdoctoral scholars are critical in support of the scholars’ career

development. Postdoctoral scholars contribute substantially through their creativity, commitment, and

expertise. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is pleased to provide this Postdoctoral Scholar Individual

Development Plan document as a suggested template to initiate an ongoing discussion in mentoring

postdoctoral scholars. IDPs should be established/revised at the beginning of each contract period.

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR - SELF ASSESSMENT

Assess your skills, strengths, and areas which need development.

(Solicit feedback from peers,

mentors, and colleagues as to your strengths and development needs.)

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Outline your long-term career objectives.

(research, teaching, etc)

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University of South Florida

4202 East Fowler Avenue, ALN200

Tampa, Florida 33620

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(813) 974-0795

FAX (813) 974-5762

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Postdoctoral Scholar Individual Development Plan