Training Plan
As an Oxford/Cambridge student, we expect that you will develop and update on a regular basis a training plan that you will store in one of your LPM folders. The hyperlinks below lead to blank copies of the Training Plan template designed for your use.
- Training Plan Template for PhD Students [22KB PDF]
- Training Plan Template for MD/PhD Students [21KB PDF]
As you work on the development of your training plan, please keep in mind that the Graduate Partnerships Programs (GPP), which is part of the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE), supports many aspects of student training and provides career counseling services that will be helpful to you as you develop your training plan. We think that the time you spend developing a training plan will enhance your doctoral program experience in ways you will find invaluable as you and your career mature. Research should be your highest priority, but we aim to ensure that you also take part in broad career development activities.
The goal is to learn all you can possibly learn from the scientific staff at the NIH and from your fellow trainees while also taking time to learn about other dimensions of your own human development that are as important as becoming an expert in your scientific field. Throughout the year, the OITE and GPP offer an impressive array of training opportunities for you and other NIH graduate students. Monitor the OXCAM and GPP web sites periodically to find the latest announcements for training opportunities that extend beyond the focus of your particular research endeavors. Take advantage of as many of these as possible. You will never regret giving your personal and professional development the fullest attention possible. GPP staff members are available to help you resolve any problems that might arise during your time at the NIH. The GPP encourages you to:
- Take part in orientation sessions when you arrive at the NIH to make certain you get off to a great start.
- Subscribe to one or more electronic mailing lists so that you are aware of ongoing activities and job opportunities.
- Participate in career and professional development workshops.
- Make use of the OITE Virtual Career Center and Career Library.
- Register for free courses such as Writing about Science, Speaking about Science, Interviewing, and Improving Spoken English.
- Attend the many scientific seminars, lectures, and lecture series offered at the NIH;
- Get involved in training program governance and planning.
- Share your research with the NIH community at Poster Days.
- Attend the GPP annual Symposium and Student Retreat.
- Explore and contribute to the community around you.
