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A PhD is freaking hard! A Postdoc? Even harder. So don't do it alone...

Doing Research Is Life on Hard Mode…

You’re juggling papers, imposter syndrome, job applications, maybe even teaching — all while trying to figure out what kind of researcher you’re becoming.

 You want to do well, but you also want to do it your way, without burning out. And that feels impossible when your experiment fails for the third time, and you’re supposed to present at lab meeting tomorrow.

While academia often feels like a solo sport… you’re not actually meant to figure it all out on your own.

… And Your Current Support Networks Aren’t Cutting It

Department-wide events lack the intimacy. Online forums are filled with conflicting advice. Relying solely on your supervisor or immediate colleagues limits your perspective. And trying to solve everything by yourself? That’s the fastest route to burnout and self-doubt.

Maybe you’ve tried Googling your way through imposter syndrome. Or even been to great workshops (👋 hi!) — but when you needed to talk to someone the next day, there was no one to ask.

You’ve had moments of clarity. But what you need is consistency — a place where you can keep learning, keep connecting, and keep growing.

Researchers Grow Best Together

The Grow into Your PhD community is built for meaningful connections between early career researchers. It’s not about hustle or perfection — it’s about growth, clarity, and finding your people. You know, those who understand why you’re excited about that weird data point at 2 AM.

This is where you come when you’re ready to develop professionally and personally.

Ongoing Support

We’re here for all your planning questions, your career decisions, and your mental health.

Real Peers

Talk to people who get what it’s like to talk at a conference, write a grant, or survive reviewer #2…

A Culture of Learning

A growing community that matches my workshops: research-backed, self-aware, and actually useful.

Share the load with people who get it!

Join the Community (It's Free!)

When you sign up, you’ll join a growing community of early career researchers and get:

A practical, researcher-focused mailing list packed with tips on planning, presenting, writing, networking, and surviving academic life.
Access to our private Slack group where you can ask questions, swap ideas, share worries, and build connections with other early career researchers around the world.

It’s low-pressure, high-value, and made for people who are figuring it out as they go — just like you.

Become a member under 2 minutes!

Support, Direction, Belonging

Imagine having a place you can go when you’re unsure, overwhelmed, or just plain stuck.

 A space where your “silly” questions are taken seriously, your paper finally getting accepted gets real applause, and your funding application being rejected garners genuine support.

 Where you don’t have to perform or prove anything — just show up, learn, and grow.
That’s what this community is for.