Professional Development and Career Planning


At LGS, we fully recognize the profound impact that the right professional development resources can have on students. Professional Development and Career Planning (PDCP) offers a range of professional development and career planning programming that encourages students to develop their professional skills and to engage with broader professional communities.

Areas of Focus

Refine your pedagogical skills, learn about the TATTO program, or find pedagogy training across Emory.  

 Learn about ethical research, teaching, and learning through the Jones Program in Ethics. 

Prepare for the diverse range of career options available to individuals with advanced degrees.

Prepare for the diverse range of career options available to individuals with advanced degrees.

  • Science Communication 
  • Three Minute Thesis 

Receive special training in preparing grant and fellowship applications to support your research goals.

Ensure you have what you need to thrive in the Laney Graduate School and beyond.

  • Personal Development

Connect with LGS alumni and view resources that support positive mentoring relationships.

Mellon Humanities PhD Interventions Project – With the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the LGS Mellon Humanities PhD Interventions Project will expand professional competencies and integrate public scholarship into doctoral training as well as graduate teaching and research endeavors. 

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Upcoming Professional Development and Career Planning Events