Professional Development
myChoice
Engage with University of Chicago’s career development program and get exposure to and experiences in all manner of different fields suitable for those with advanced post-secondary degrees.
BSD Postdoctoral Association
The University of Chicago Postdoctoral Association website provides information and resources available to postdocs at the University of Chicago.
Chicago Innovation Mentors (CIM)
MATTER-backed team-based mentorship and scholarship program for science-based new ventures.
National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Program
The NSF-funded i-Corps program is an experiential 7-week long program in testing the commercial potential (largely through market interviews) of a scientific finding at the university. With I-Corps, teams are 60% more likely to receive follow-on funding, such as an Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant.
Innovation Fund Associates Program
Apply to be an Innovation Fund Associate for the George Shultz Innovation Fund, performing critical due-diligence on startup ventures coming out of the University.
Polsky Startup Team-Building Spreadsheet
Interested in getting involved with a science-based startup? Or, have your own startup idea, but need a team? Check out Polsky’s team-building spreadsheet to list yourself in either category.
Biologists Meet Booth
PowerPoint explaining how UChicago BSD graduate students can register for classes at the Booth School of Business
Career Advice
UChicagoGRAD
Very wide array of career advice and development resources. For specific questions or to set up an advising appointment:
UChicago Career Advancement
A wide variety of resources, including options for career exploration, networking, interviewing, internships, mentorship, and more!
Individual development plan
The Science careers individual development plan (IDP) helps you explore career possibilities and set goals to follow the career path that fits you best.