Contact Information
Suzanne Young,
Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Professional Development
suzanne.young@yale.edu
As you earn the PhD at Yale, you will develop a deep and broad set of skills that will serve you well, whether you pursue a career in the academy or outside. The Graduate School is here to help you hone research, teaching, and mentoring skills within your discipline, reflect on what more you would like to learn, and provide opporunities for professional development outside the department.
If you choose to pursue an academic career, you will want to rely on the resources within your own program, including your primary adviser, dissertation committee members, Director of Graduate Studies, and in some departments, Placement Officer. Each discipline takes a different approach to the job search, and those in your field will be familiar with the most productive options for you. The Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Professional Development, Suzanne Young (suzanne.young@yale.edu) can also advise you on preparing for the academic job market.
If you are considering a career outside academia, the Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Professional Development, Suzanne Young (suzanne.young@yale.edu) can help you think through different career trajectories, locate skills you want to develop, connect with alumni, prepare for interviews, identify employment opportunities, and more. Sign up for a one-on-one coaching session with Suzanne Young.
The GSAS Professional Experience (GPE) Fellowship is designed to expand opportunities for PhD students to strengthen their professional skills and broaden career exposure by working with experienced administrators outside of their academic programs. Host offices across Yale take advantage of the diverse array of skills that Ph.D. students offer to advance their programming and projects.
The fellowship experience advances your professional development and career awareness, whether you are pursuing a career inside or outside of the academy. You gain exposure to academic administration, as well as many professional roles typical of organizations outside of academia. You work closely with a host mentor as you develop skills in strategic planning, research, project management, program design, communications, and data analysis.
Eligibility: Fellows must be currently matriculated Yale doctoral students in years 1-6* of their studies during the fellowship.
Term: Fellows work at a Yale host organization under the guidance of the host mentor for 5-7 hours per week over the course of 13-15 weeks during the semester.
Stipend: Fellows receive $1500 for fellowships.
International students should consult with your OISS advisor to confirm eligibility.
Please note: The GPE Fellowship does not count towards the fulfillment of your teaching requirement. For more information on teaching requirements, please see the GSAS website.
* 7th-year students with COVID-related funding extensions from GSAS are eligible to apply.
To apply for a GPE Fellow position: Submit an updated resume and cover letter to gsasprofessionaldevelopment@yale.edu with the subject header “[Name of Fellow position]” by July 7, 2023.
Below are the openings for Fall 2023. Students may apply for up to 3 positions per semester.