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National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) (Provost & Vice-President Academic)

For both graduate students and postdoctoral researchers aiming to excel in their academic and professional careers, the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) offers a suite of resources designed to address your specific needs and challenges. NCFDD resources include:

  1. Customized Support for Your Stage: Whether you’re a graduate student working on your dissertation or a postdoctoral researcher managing advanced projects, NCFDD provides targeted resources tailored to your current stage. Their programs address the unique demands you face, from research management to career planning.
  2. Evidence-Based Strategies for Success: NCFDD’s offerings are based on proven methods that enhance productivity and career outcomes. By utilizing these evidence-based strategies, you can improve your time management, increase your research efficiency, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  3. Career Development and Advancement: Both graduate students and postdocs benefit from NCFDD’s resources aimed at career advancement. From grant writing and publishing workshops to job search strategies, their support helps you navigate the transition to the next phase of your academic or professional career.

By integrating NCFDD’s tailored resources into your professional development, you’re investing in a comprehensive support system that addresses the complexities of both graduate and postdoctoral roles, setting you up for long-term success.

Access NCFDD

Navigate to “Become a Member”, select York University as your institutional member and register with your @yorku.ca email address.

NCFDD focuses on four key areas that help you achieve extraordinary writing and research productivity while maintaining a full and healthy life off campus:

  1. Strategic Planning
  2. Explosive Productivity
  3. Health Relationships
  4. Work-Life Balance

 

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Programs and resources for NCFDD members include:

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