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International Partners Post Grad Initiative (IPPGI)

We care deeply about the well-being of post-graduatestudents, particularly those pursuing doctoral research across Europe. These young scholars often face overwhelming academic pressure, emotional fatigue, mental isolation, and cultural displacement. IPPGI exists to bring relief, restoration, and support through meaningful partnerships.

Our initiative was born out of a desire to stand in thegap—to connect doctoral students with the care, community, and resources they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.

Through a network of international partners, facultymentors, and local communities, we offer targeted support that includes:



Helpful Services

We offer access to helpful services such as professionalcounseling (free month tele-therapy through BetterHelp.com/pgi), wellness tools, and trusted resources to help students navigate stress, anxiety, and burnout.



Community & Connection

We create spaces for doctoral students to build genuinerelationships through small groups, online forums, speaker forums and gatherings across Europe. You are not alone.



Mentorship & Formation

We connect students with scholars who understand theacademic world and are ready to guide, counsel, and walk alongside others in their academic and life journeys.



Workshops & Training

We host webinars, workshops, and leadership intensives ontopics like research resilience, mental health, success in scholarship, and vocational clarity.



Here to Support

Whether you are emotionally drained, mentally overwhelmed,or physically worn out—we are here. Our heart is to walk with you through the highs and lows of your doctoral journey.



Join Us

If you’re a student seeking connection, an institution seekingto enhance the post grad experience, or an individual desiring to partner with this mission—we welcome you. Together, we can support the next generation of scholars who will shape the future of academia and culture.

Meet Nick



Nick Repak

Founder | Global Speaker | Advocate for PhD Success

Nick Repak is the founder of initiatives dedicated to equipping doctoral students with practical tools for academic and personal success. As a global speaker, he specializes in time management, stress reduction, and resource optimization, with a focus on explicitly tailoring his expertise to PhD students. With years of experience walking alongside scholars around the world, Nick understands the unique pressures of advanced research and has developed proven strategies to help students maintain balance, build resilience, and achieve success in their academic journey.

Whether addressing an international conference or mentoring students one-on-one, Nick’s passion is evident: empowering PhDs to steward their time, manage stress, and leverage resources so they can complete their studies with excellence and confidence.



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