The Transitions and Wider Opportunities Programme brings together training and development opportunities which relate to transition points (start/end of PhD, postdoc or fellowship); cross-cutting, multifaceted, intersectional opportunities; and the parts of our provision which are topic independent (such as individual support).
All Transitions and Wider Opportunities courses
Courses
The courses in this programme aim to enhance your ability to manage transition periods as you start a new project or position; and/or develop strategies for managing the challenges and uncertainties of research.
- Becoming a Successful Postdoc (Postdocs only)
- Becoming an Effective Doctoral Researcher (Doctoral only)
- Beyond Academia (Postdocs and Fellows only)
- Finish Up Move On+ (FUMO+) (Late-stage doctoral candidates)
- Planning and Preparing for your Thesis and Viva (Late-stage doctoral candidates)
- Preparing Your PhD Proposal (Master’s)
- Stepping Up: Masters to PhD (Master’s)
- Plagiarism Awareness
Events
Induction to introduce ECRI provision and the support available to you throughout your time at Imperial.
- Doctoral Student Welcome Event (06 Oct 2025 | White City Campus)
- Doctoral Student Welcome Event (15 Oct 2025 | SK Campus)
- Postdoc and Fellows Welcome Session – new starters will receive an invitation email.
Career talks offer the opportunity to talk to people who have already made successful transitions in their careers.
- Transition to Independence Panel Event
Imperial College Research Fellows events specifically for ICRFs.
- ICRF Welcome Day (Year 1)
- Development Day (Year 2)
- Two Day Research Vision Retreat (Year 3)
Individual Support
ECRI offers a variety of one-to-one confidential support options.
- If you are a postdoc or fellow, you can book a one to one appointment
- If you are doing a PhD, email ECRI to contact a course tutor.
Postgraduate Coaching (PGR only)
Activate Mentoring Programme (PGR only)
One to one coaching for Schmidt Fellows (Fellows only)
Related support:
- Individual appointments are available via the Career Service
- Mock interviews (Postdocs and Fellows only)
Wider Opportunities
The European Talent Academy at Imperial is led by the International Office and open to those 2-7 years post-PhD.
The International Global Fellows Programmes are joint programmes between Imperial and other institutions. They run once a year and are targeted at those undertaking a PhD.