Date
Feb. 2-3, 2027

Location
SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center
Arizona State University

Move promising ideas toward practical implementation.

Help Shape the Future of STEM Doctoral Education

The time required to earn a STEM PhD is an important consideration for prospective doctoral students and can influence their decisions about whether and where to pursue a degree. Developing more efficient and predictable doctoral pathways could help universities attract talented students, strengthen connections to industry, and better prepare graduates for research careers without compromising academic rigor or research quality. 

This invitation-only UIDP workshop will bring together university research and graduate education leaders and industry R&D and talent development professionals to explore practical approaches to developing more efficient STEM doctoral pathways. Participants will examine program structures, degree milestones, and institutional changes that could help reduce time to degree and inform the development of potential institutional pilots. 

Through facilitated discussions and collaborative working sessions, participants will:

• Explore promising approaches to creating more efficient and predictable STEM      doctoral pathways while maintaining rigorous research standards.
• Compare institutional models and requirements to identify opportunities for changes in doctoral program design, milestones, and expectations.
• Help shape potential pilot programs by considering implementation requirements, institutional commitments, resources, and measures of success.
• Connect with potential collaborators from universities and industry who share an interest in preparing doctoral talent for careers across sectors.

Registration is required.
Participation in this workshop is by invitation only. Invited university and industry representatives are encouraged to register and contribute their expertise to the development of new industry-oriented doctoral pathways.

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