
Welcome to the Doctoral Life Design Studio
We support Johns Hopkins doctoral and postdoctoral scholars in navigating their careers. Our focus is on providing resources, connections, and community to help you explore opportunities, develop essential skills, and achieve your professional goals. Through workshops, consultations, and curated programs, we equip you with the tools to make informed decisions, expand your network, and take meaningful steps toward your future.

Stay Engaged
Explore upcoming workshops, panels, and networking events designed for doctoral and postdoctoral scholars.
Explore Career Paths
Find insights tailored to your discipline and career stage. Browse our videos, blogs, and resources to explore opportunities in academia, industry, government, consulting, nonprofits, entrepreneurship, and more. Whether you’re in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, or public health, we provide guidance to help you navigate your next steps.






Build Experience with Kickstart
Experiential learning allows you to apply your expertise beyond the lab or classroom. The Kickstart team connects Johns Hopkins doctoral and postdoctoral scholars with internships, job shadowing, and short-term projects, helping you explore career options and develop new skills.

Doctoral Life Design Studio
Locations:
Homewood: Imagine Center, 113 W. University Parkway
East Baltimore: 1830 E. Monument St., Suite 2-107
Contact Us: Doctorallifedesign@jhu.edu