Surviving STEM is a growing initiative dedicated to supporting the mental health, professional growth, and well-being of PhD students and postdocs in STEM fields. We understand the unique challenges of academic life—long hours, high pressure, and personal sacrifices—and we’re here to help you navigate them.
Through accessible, evidence-based services and a vibrant community, Surviving STEM provides the tools and resources scholars need to not only survive but thrive in academia.
Explore the range of services designed to address your needs:
From mental health counseling to academic writing support and peer connections, find out how we can help.
Whether you’re a counselor, participant, or advisor, learn how you can contribute to our mission.
At Surviving STEM, we are committed to:
Delivering accessible, tailored mental health and professional guidance to empower STEM scholars to succeed.
Breaking the stigma around mental health, promoting resilience, and supporting scholars’ personal and professional growth.
Building a vibrant community where scholars connect, support one another, and unlock their full potential.
At Surviving STEM, we’re building a dynamic, passionate team to support the mental health and professional growth of STEM scholars. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact, there’s a place for you in our growing community.
We’re looking for:
STEM Scholars with Counseling Certification:
If you hold a PhD in a STEM field and are certified in counseling, your unique perspective can make a profound difference.
STEM Scholars Interested in Certification:
Passionate about supporting mental health in academia but not yet certified? Surviving STEM will cover the costs for obtaining a counseling certificate, helping you take the next step toward making a difference.
Mental Health Professionals:
If you’re an experienced counselor with extensive expertise in STEM-specific challenges, we’d love for you to join our mission to provide evidence-based, tailored support.
We’re seeking STEM professionals with specialized skills to expand and enrich our offerings
Career Advisors/Coaches:
Share your expertise in navigating academic and non-academic career paths, securing funding, and building professional networks to guide our participants toward fulfilling careers.
Academic Editors and Publishing Experts:
Assist scholars in refining their manuscripts, addressing peer review feedback, and producing high-quality, publishable research papers.
Specialized STEM Talents:
Have a unique skill or experience that could add value to our project? Whether it’s public speaking, mentorship, or another area, we’d love to hear from you and explore how you can contribute.
Our Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success, accountability, and sustainability of Surviving STEM. We’re looking for established STEM professionals and mental health experts who can:
We’re inviting PhD students and postdocs to test our platform as part of an upcoming pilot program. By joining, you’ll:
Gain early access to our services.
Play a vital role in building a supportive, thriving community for scholars.
Provide feedback that shapes the future of mental health and professional support in STEM.
Support our mission by lending your time and talents in:
Be part of a transformative initiative addressing critical mental health challenges in STEM.
Use your expertise to directly impact the well-being and success of scholars worldwide.
Gain support and resources, including funding for counseling certification, to grow your skills.
Collaborate with a diverse, dedicated team to create lasting change in academia.
Visit our Get Involved page to learn more about these opportunities and join a movement that’s redefining support for STEM scholars.
