NCFDD

NCFDD is a nationally recognized, independent organization dedicated to supporting over 285,000 faculty, graduate students, and postdocs on their path to successful academic careers. They provide an array of resources including professional development programs, training and mentoring support.
As an Institutional Member of NCFDD, CU Boulder encourages faculty members and academic professionals from all levels to sign up for a complimentary sub-account membership. This gives you exclusive access to their expansive online resources, including an array of webinars, resources and programs.
An overview of offerings is below:
- Core Curriculum: Ten key skills necessary to thrive in the academy
- Faculty Success Program: NCFDD's signature program with a focus on increasing research productivity, getting control of your time and living a full and healthy life beyond your campus
- Resource Library: Over 130 webinars with topics ranging from academic publishing to healthy relationships in academia
- 14-Day Writing Challenge: Register for our upcoming challenge to experiment with daily writing, online community and supportive accountability
All CU Boulder faculty, postdocs and graduate students are encouraged to utilize this resource.
Register for a Free NCFDD Account
- Activate your membership by clicking here and entering your information;
- Once your account is activated, you can review and register for events, courses and webinars.
Upcoming Webinars
- Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm MT SKILL #10: How to Manage Stress, Rejection & the Haters in Your Midst
- Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 11am-12pm MT The Weekly Meeting
- Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 8-9am MT Virtual Writing Session
- Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 12-1pm MT Every Career Chapter Needs a Plan
- Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 12-1pm MT SKILL #2: How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities
- Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 12-1pm MT SKILL #3: How to Develop a Daily Writing Practice
- Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 12-1pm MT SKILL #4: Mastering Academic Time Management
- Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 11am-12pm MT Managing Stress by Shifting Our Self-Talk