Resources for Postdoctoral Scholars
Research Career Professional Development
Seminars on topics of concern to early career researchers, including research pipelining, understanding authorship and peer review, and more.
National Postdoctoral Association
Villanova postdoctoral scholars can access the benefits of NPA membership for free.
Postdoctoral Scholar Mentoring Plans
Villanova faculty are expected to collaborate with their postdocs to prepare a detailed mentoring plan. Learn more below. Questions? Contact your supervisor or the VIRS director.
Individual Development Plans
An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a personalized growth plan that helps postdocs identify their career goals, professional development needs, and short-term performance improvement needs.
Tools for Finding Funding Opportunities
Take advantage of these search tools.
Writing Groups and Consultations
Take advantage of outstanding writing development and support opportunities.