Professional Development and Funding Resources


EHE Graduate Student Travel

There are a few funding avenues open to support Graduate conference presenters.

Click here to learn more about funding opportunities.


CTP Airfare Policy Reminder for Student, Staff and Faculty

Ohio State has contracted with Corporate Travel Planners (CTP) for all airfare purchases The University is liable to all its business travelers while in travel status and is ultimately responsible for ensuring return/rescue/recovery in the event of political or natural events. The implementation of this policy ensures visibility to traveler’s business destinations that have been booked through the contracted travel agency.  Part of this contract involves strict adherence by the traveler to utilize CTP all airfare purchases for University business related travel.  The travel office has a “2 strikes” policy where they will no longer reimburse OSU employees for airfare after it is booked twice outside Corporate Travel Planners (CTP). This policy is in effect for the lifetime of employment at Ohio State.

Travel Policy related to Purchased Airfare:

Helpful Travel Resources

Travel website – review pre-trip and post-trip travel resources, training guides, forms, and important news.

Know before you go – link to specific FAQs


Campus and Other Resources

Participating in professional and career development opportunities is important to enhance and maintain your knowledge and skills as well as to help you grow professionally and advance your career.

Ohio State has many resources you may use to start developing your plan. Following are resources will help get you started.

Career Counseling and Support Services (CCSS): provides relevant, on and off campus, career resources to assist graduate, professional students, and post docs in their career decision making processes.

EHE Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Research Initiative (GSIRI): offers graduate students an opportunity to collaborate in interdisciplinary research.

AERA Doctoral Student Cohort Program: offers OSU EHE full-time doctoral students who will be joining AERA for the first time and any doctoral students who have not yet been AERA members a reduced dues rate.

University Institute for Teaching and Learning (UITL): hosts workshops, seminars, events, and trainings on a variety of topics throughout the semester to enhance your teaching skills.

The Research Commons: hosts events, workshops, presentations, and seminars are offered throughout the year on topics including planning research, grant writing, IRB submissions, and publishing.

Council of Graduate Students (CGS): provides graduate students funding and programming opportunities to enhance personal and professional development.

Preparing Future Faculty Program: connects graduate students who are one or two years away from graduating with faculty mentors at partner institutions to learn more about being a faculty member at a liberal arts or small institution.

Versatile PhD: offers an online support community of PhDs for those exploring non-academic career opportunities. Get access to examples of successful resumes and cover letters. Participation can be completely confidential.

Diversity, Intercultural and Community Engagement (DICE) Certificate Program:  engages students in co-curricular involvement, training and experiential learning opportunities focused on diversity, social justice, service and leadership. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a certificate to verify their experiences and training to employers.

National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD): is a nationally-recognized independent faculty development center dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers. As an institutional member, OSU faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students have access to a free institutional membership and variety of resources including: dissertation success curriculum for graduate students, webinars, weekly motivators, writing challenges, and more.

Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML): Students who currently have an Ohio address, can register for a library card and use the CML resources. The library offers many resources, particularly Lynda.com for working on/developing a variety of skills, such as Microsoft products, coding, photography, resume writing, learning an instrument, improving presentation skills, etc.