Explore a curated collection of communities and peer networks designed to support PhDs and academics as they navigate career transitions beyond academia.
Below, you’ll find online groups, mentorship networks, and professional communities that offer guidance, shared experiences, and valuable connections to help you build a fulfilling career outside academia.
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Alma.Me – Free Slack Community – Alma.Me is relaunching their free community for STEM, business, and health sciences PhDs to support each other on their post-academic job search.
Beyond Academia Group
A LinkedIn network for students and postdocs exploring non-academic career options.
Beyond Academia Group
HirePhD. Talent Community
A LinkedIn networking group for graduate students and PhDs exploring industry careers.
HirePhD. Talent Community
Recovering Academics
A private support community for current and former academics transitioning to new careers.
Recovering Academics
The PhD Pack
A LinkedIn group for PhDs to network and share knowledge on academia, research, and industry.
The PhD Pack
The Professor Is Out
A Facebook group offering support for academics moving on from academia.
The Professor Is Out on Facebook