The 2nd Lab is a talent incubator that supports student researchers and research organizations. Through tailor-made workshops and programs, we offer them resources, practical advice and proven methods to accelerate their careers beyond academia.
Online learning platform
Personalized mentoring.
Professional development workshops
Over 80% of graduates and post-doctoral researchers receive little or no career development support.
Created by scientists, our program responds to the unique challenges of research students by offering practical, concrete advice.
Designed to fit students’ busy schedules, our program combines online training, group workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions.
Designed to fit students’ busy schedules by combining online training, group mentoring and one-on-one mentoring sessions.
For students at all stages of their research career, whether they’re doing a Masters, PhD, post-doctorate or career.
The program is entirely hands-on, drawing on real-world experience from academia and industry.
The program is entirely hands-on, drawing on real-world experience from academia and industry.
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Hallie Arnott, MSc University of Ottawa, graduating in 2020
A stronger career vision and professional network for research students can contribute to a better institutional reputation and long-term research funding opportunities.
Our self-study modules and live sessions are designed to fit in with busy university schedules.
Professional training boosts student productivity in the laboratory, improves research results and enhances the institution’s reputation.
Our program focuses on practical, customized tools specific to the reality of research students that complement existing platforms without adding unnecessary burden.
The 2nd Lab offers personalized coaching tailored to the realities of research students, as well as industry-specific tools not available in traditional career services.
We offer affordable group coaching and flexible, tailor-made service models to meet institutional budget constraints.
Our platform bridges the gap by aligning research skills with career preparation in academic and non-academic industries.
With high engagement rates and testimonials, 80% of our users find a job within four months of completing the program.
