PhD Core Capacites

Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs (PDPA) is excited to introduce BU’s new PhD Core Capacities– a set of seven skills that all doctoral students at Boston University should develop in the course of their doctoral training to fulfill the expectations of the broader PhD workforce,

These skills were identified by the Core Competencies Task Force, who also highlighted the need for central coordination and curriculum development to support and complement the coursework, research, and pedagogical training within the University’s PhD programs. In response to this need and as part of our expanding professional development programming, PDPA has designed a curriculum guided by the Core Capacities, consisting of additional workshops, career counseling, and experiential learning opportunities.

You can learn more about the Core Capacities and our additional professional development offerings on our newly expanded website or by following us on Twitter and Instagram @BU_PhDs.