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A path to success: Development's Pathway to Independence programme
1Reviews Editor, Development.
Development (Cambridge, England)
|December 1, 2025
Summary
The Pathway to Independence (PI) programme supports postdoctoral researchers transitioning to group leader roles. It offers training, mentorship, and networking to aid early-career scientists in developmental biology.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Biology
- Academic Career Transition
Background:
- Postdoctoral researchers face significant challenges transitioning to independent group leader positions.
- Support and training for this career stage vary widely across institutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and discuss the impact of the Pathway to Independence (PI) programme.
- To highlight the programme's role in supporting early-career scientists in developmental biology.
Main Methods:
- The PI programme selects eight fellows annually based on scientific merit and potential benefit from program resources.
- Fellows receive peer support, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities for profile-raising in the journal Development.
Main Results:
- The PI programme provides a structured support system for postdoctoral fellows.
- It aims to foster a network of young group leaders in developmental biology.
Conclusions:
- The PI programme offers a valuable alternative support structure for postdoctoral researchers.
- It addresses the critical need for targeted training and networking to facilitate academic career progression.
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