A commercialization postdoc program might be exactly what you need to launch your career, Chris Smith and Tomer Joshua write.
In an insightful article for Inside Higher Ed, Chris Smith and Tomer Joshua spotlight a lesser-known but increasingly valuable career path for Ph.D.s: commercialization-focused postdoctoral programs. These fellowships sit at the intersection of academia and industry, offering researchers the tools to transform their discoveries into real-world applications—without abandoning their scholarly identities. From intellectual property training to start-up incubation, the authors detail how these programs empower early-career scientists to think entrepreneurially, broaden their impact, and redefine what success looks like after the Ph.D.
