Individual Development Plan (IDP) Toolkit
A written roadmap for your career. The IDP helps early-career researchers reflect on their short- and long-term goals and build a concrete action plan for moving forward. This Toolkit includes resources, templates, and further information for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty on how to complete an IDP.
At Stony Brook University, there is no single accepted format for an IDP. Students and postdocs are encouraged to find a tool or format that works for the way that they plan. Some graduate programs, training grants, research groups, or fellowships may have a preferred or even required format, so trainees should talk with their advisors about IDP expectations.
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