Postdoctoral training represents a critical period of professional development leading toward an independent career. The relationship with your mentor is central to this process, and maintaining clear, open communication is essential for optimizing both training and research experiences. The Individual Development Plan (IDP) serves to facilitate this communication, support reflection on your goals, guide planning to achieve them, and address challenges that may arise. There is no universal pathway to postdoctoral success; instead, each postdoctoral researcher follows a unique trajectory that requires thoughtful reflection and collaboration with mentors and colleagues.
Weill Cornell provides an 
IDP for you to complete and discuss with your mentors.
IDP for you to complete and discuss with your mentors.