MIT Career Advising & Professional Development

We connect @MIT students, postdocs, and alumni with resources and support that empowers them to build a challenging career and a rewarding life. [email protected]

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Exploring your future plans? CAPD advisors can help at any stage in your exploration. Whether you’re thinking about future jobs and fellowships or considering grad school, med school, law school, you name it... Learn more and set up an appointment at https://t.co/BJAIMV5mL4

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Congrats to the 10 MIT affiliates who have accepted Fulbright grants to conduct research across the world! In total, 16 of MIT’s 30 applicants won awards this year, as 5 students declined awards to pursue other opportunities, and another is deciding. More: https://t.co/2SIfwc6H6j

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Happy commencement week, 2026 grads! From all of us here in CAPD, congratulations 🥳

And if you have career questions or want support after you say goodbye, we're still here for you! For up to 2 years after graduation, you can access all CAPD services: https://t.co/ZIETT3mv8D

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Congratulations to MIT master’s student Sunshine Jiang ’25 and Rupert Li ’24, recipients of this year’s Knight-Hennessy Scholarship! This highly competitive scholarship provides up to 3 years of support for graduate studies at Stanford University. More: https://t.co/9YYPZOGhct

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Celebrate the end of the semester with us! All undergrads, grad students, and postdocs are invited to stop by 7-103 for bagels, green tea, and a moment of wellness on Thursday, May 21 from 10am-12pm.

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Congratulations to Jack Carson, a second-year undergraduate at MIT, who has been named a 2026 Udall Scholar -- and is the first MIT student to win for tribal public policy! Read more: https://t.co/u7glwByu1X

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Congratulations to the six MIT affiliates who have been named 2026 P.D. Soros Fellows! Read more: https://t.co/OyCtpwkTak

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Congratulations to Mitali Chowdhury ’24 and Christina Kim ’24, who have been selected as 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars! The highly competitive fellowship offers fully funded opportunities for postgraduate study at Cambridge University in the UK. Read more: https://t.co/AzkaESn3Je

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Wondering what it's like to blend your interests in research & healthcare? Curious about a MD or MD/PhD, but want to know if it's right for you? Consider CAPD Prehealth Advising's clinical research externship!

Applications are now open (due by 4/17): https://t.co/zRZ1SHyMQ7

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If you're a grad student, junior, or senior and have a tech internship this summer in Greater Boston, our team learned about a great opportunity for you: Consider TechGeneration's subsidized summer housing community! Learn more: https://t.co/sWO3gpTV43

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Met interesting people in your lab or internship? If you have different plans this summer, now might be a great time to schedule chats about their careers!

CAPD recommends a few simple steps to feel prepared (and have example questions you can ask!): https://t.co/CDNupp91Xw

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On Monday at 4:30pm, join us to meet Joanne Chang, founder of Flour Bakery + Cafe! This talk is open to all MIT undergrad and grad students, and is hosted with the Sloan Business Club. Register and learn more: https://t.co/yMRt9FF4JU

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Interested in exploring opportunities in creative/design fields, sustainability, environmental services, nonprofits, government, journalism, or research not affiliated with MIT? Apply for the CAPD Career Exploration Fellowship! Learn more: https://t.co/pyhIHjlfdR

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This January, four MIT students completed an immersive micro-internship supporting Thespian Labs Inc. The students quickly jumped into their project, working closely with the CEO and CTO to tackle real challenges with real impact: https://t.co/FHz1bemdx7

Photo: Thespian Labs

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Grad students: Want advice for navigating the world of non-linear, ever-changing careers? Join us for two sessions sharing practical tools for learning, growth, and navigating non-linear ("squiggly") careers on Friday, Feb. 27. Learn more and register: https://t.co/9hbQBAk5Vv

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Congratulations to MIT senior Katie Spivakovsky, who has been selected as a 2026-27 Churchill Scholar and will undertake an MPhil in biological sciences at Cambridge University this fall! Read more: https://t.co/TnhOYS0wgJ

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Calling all undergrads, grad students, & postdocs: Hope some FDOC snacks were on your 2026 bingo card 💅 Stop by 7-103 from 11-1pm TODAY for Poppi, chips, & make-your-own Spring semester bingo card — or grab one premade for you by CAPD Career Exploration Leader Qingqing!

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Wondering what to do if you get that job offer? We have expert advice for evaluating offers, negotiating, and understanding pay equity — but you don’t have to go it alone. CAPD career advisors can talk through your offer in 1:1 appointments!

Start here: https://t.co/VtQYhSHzhV

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Congratulations to MIT undergrad Akorfa Dagadu, who has been named a 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholar! This year’s Scholars were selected for their leadership potential from a pool of over 5,800 applicants, the highest number in the Scholarship's history. More: https://t.co/FO8zxtw1II

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CAPD will be fully remote Dec. 19-22 & closed for MIT's winter break Dec. 23 - Jan. 2, but you can always visit https://t.co/BJAIMV5mL4 for expert advice on your schedule! Not sure where to start? Begin here: https://t.co/hEVAjT7lXg

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Happy last day of classes! Stop by 7-103 today for a sweet treat, coffee/tea, and some community puzzling from 11am-2pm — and don't miss other ways to unwind from our Advising District friends at the OGE & UAC ☕