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About PhD Plus

PhD Plus is a university-wide initiative to prepare graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across all disciplines for long-term career success. Our goal is to enable versatile academics who are deeply engaged with society’s needs to become influential professionals in every sector and field. 

Our Services

PhD Plus offers graduate students and postdocs across the University the following opportunities for career and professional growth:

To check out upcoming programs, please see our calendar below.

In addition to these group sessions, the PhD Plus team provides individual career advising appointments to assist grad students and postdocs with the following:

  • Resume/CV/Cover letter review
  • Job search strategies
  • Networking tips
  • Mock interviews
  • Career exploration discussions
  • Internship search assistance
  • ...and more!

Visit us soon to get started on your career path to success!

Join us for the 2024 Grad Thesis SLAM!

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PhD + Core Modules

PhD + Core Modules are dynamic extra-curricular training experiences designed to provide graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with an enhanced suite of skills and competencies necessary for success across all careers paths. Additional modules will be added as the program develops, so please check back soon.
Applying to a Graduate Research Fellowship or Scholarship Program?

Learn about the support PhD Plus provides UVA applicants.

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