To foster early establishment of clear goals during a fellow’s time at the NIEHS, fellows are encouraged to establish an Individual Development Plan that can help establish a research plan and outline long-term research and career goals. Fellows can do this in partnership with a mentor if they choose.

A second template option for an Individual Development Plan that highlights projects, career goals, and training activities.

MyIDP
A free, online resource on the ScienceCareers website. This tool is written specifically for scientists to help them understand their skills, values and interests and how those align with potential career choices. A wealth of information can be found within this resource.