GradLEAP is the Office of Graduate Studies' Leadership and Professional Development platform, committed to helping graduate students enhance their leadership skills and build professional strengths, as they lay the groundwork for their careers. We provide exploratory tools, programming, opportunities and support for all students, including those who choose to pursue careers outside academia.
The College of Arts & Sciences Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) hosted a kick-off event to celebrate the start of Black History Month from 7-9 p.m. in Tisch Commons, Feb. 1. This is the first time that Washington University has held an event recognizing the start of Black History Month.
After two decades of success in the German film and television industry, award-winning director Frauke Thielecke decided to elevate her writing as a student in the comparative literature PhD program.
Explore programming focused on developing professional skills, cultivating leadership and enhancing career search strategies.
events calendarEngage with your diverse community. Learn to: work effectively in diverse teams, collaborate on projects, value diverse perspectives and approaches, define roles, set appropriate norms for interaction, and navigate difficult conversations.
Apply creative problem solving to research and career challenges. Learn to: recognize inherent curiosities and take action, define and apply entrepreneurial thinking, and use design thinking to positively impact personal development and solve challenges.
Communicate your research to broad audiences. Learn to: communicate with impact, craft personal narratives for application materials, identify your audience & target your story, and enhance communication skills.
Take note of your progress and support each other through peer mentoring. Learn to: engage in reflective activities, explore career options & goal setting strategies, balance personal and professional goals, and view failures as opportunities to grow.
Integrate professional development and build skills. Learn to: communicate professionally in emails and presentations, prepare for networking events & interviews, explain ethical concerns in your field, manage workplace conflict, and present your authentic self.
Succeed by creating research and career plans. Learn to: define visions for your research and career, develop actionable steps, and identify individuals impacted by and to support you with your goals.
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity offers resources for online research productivity, academic mentoring, and career development. Through the WashU Institutional Membership, all WashU faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and trainees can enroll in a free individual membership.
InterSECT is an online platform that allows PhD-level biomedical scientists, regardless of professional stage, to explore future career options.
visit the intersect job sims library
Versatile PhD is a robust online resource designed to help members of the graduate community who are interested in exploring non-academic career options.
