
Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development
Build Your Path to a Satisfying Career.
The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development:
- Fosters ongoing professional skills development opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
- Supports the useful completion of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for graduate students and postdocs.
- Enhances graduate students and postdoc career exploration in partnership with graduate programs, the Career Center and other campus partners.
- Provides support, advising, and institutional nomination for graduate students and postdocs seeking external fellowships.
- Maintains the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, which supports and advises Stony Brook's postdoctoral scholars.
Plan Your Professional Development
Build your path to a satisfying career with resources, workshops, and funding opportunities designed to support your growth beyond the lab or classroom. Whether you're exploring career options, developing skills, or seeking fellowship support, we’re here to help you take the next step.
Featured Programs
Enhance Your Research
Strengthen the foundation of your research with training, tools, and funding opportunities designed to support integrity, clarity, and impact. Whether you're preparing for data collection, writing your dissertation, or seeking external funding, these resources can help you take your research to the next level.
Quick Links
- GRD 600: Rigor and Reproducibility
- GRD 500: Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship
- Office of Research Compliance
- Fund Your Research
- Graduate Writing Support



