Career Development | Fellows' Career Development | NIEHS

Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Fellows at NIEHS are encouraged to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs), which are dynamic, living documents that help one identify and outline career goals as well as reflect on past achievements.
 

General Explanation of IDPs
What is an IDP and why is it helpful?
How to Create an IDP
Discover how to create and use an IDP to plan your career.
IDP Forms
Find Sample IDP forms here
Self-Assessment and Career Counseling
Make a career counseling appointment and discover self-assessment tools.
Fellows’ Individual Development & Exploration Resource
A tool to explore where you are professionally and plan where you want to go

Workshops and Training Courses

NIEHS follows the approach of the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education which is to help trainees gain competency in six key areas:

  1. Teaching and Mentoring
  2. Leadership and Management
  3. Communication
  4. Career Readiness
  5. Well-being
  6. Ethics and Responsible Conduct

Learn about the workshops and experiential opportunities that NIEHS offers in each of these areas.

Career Readiness
NIEHS has a wide range of career exploration opportunities.
Communication
From writing to speaking—become competent in communicating at NIEHS.
Ethics and Responsible Conduct
Research at the NIH must be conducted in an ethical and responsible manner.
Leadership and Management
Become an effective leader at NIEHS.
Teaching and Mentoring
Gain essential teaching and mentoring skills at NIEHS.
Well-being
Learn about activities and resources to support your personal well-being.