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This report presents the findings from the IGERT Graduates Follow-up Study, which was designed to investigate the short-term professional outcomes of IGERT graduates and to assess whether IGERT- funded graduate students are prepared for successful STEM-related careers and have developed the requisite research, teaching, and leadership capacities. It also explores how IGERT graduates have fared in their early careers, one to eight years postgraduation, relative to their counterparts trained through more traditional single-discipline programs. The findings from this study illustrate the interdisciplinary environment in which STEM graduates currently work, the alignment between IGERT graduate training and the STEM workforce, and the role IGERT graduates are playing in advancing a more interdisciplinary approach to research and in training the next generation of STEM scholars and researchers.
CGS is the leading source of information, data analysis, and trends in graduate education. Our benchmarking data help member institutions to assess performance in key areas, make informed decisions, and develop plans that are suited to their goals.
CGS Best Practice initiatives address common challenges in graduate education by supporting institutional innovations and sharing effective practices with the graduate community. Our programs have provided millions of dollars of support for improvement and innovation projects at member institutions.
As the national voice for graduate education, CGS serves as a resource on issues regarding graduate education, research, and scholarship. CGS collaborates with other national stakeholders to advance the graduate education community in the policy and advocacy arenas.
CGS is an authority on global trends in graduate education and a leader in the international graduate community. Our resources and meetings on global issues help members internationalize their campuses, develop sustainable collaborations, and prepare their students for a global future.
