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    The Graduate Division serves more than 13,000 students in over 100 graduate degree programs. We are here to help you from the time you are admitted until you complete your graduate program.

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    Working toward obtaining your graduate degree at Berkeley is an exciting and challenging endeavor, but funding your graduate education shouldn’t be your greatest challenge.

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February 2019

Designated Emphasis & Certificate in New Media — 3/1/2019

The Berkeley Center for New Media (BCNM) is now accepting applications for admission to the Designated Emphasis (D.E.) in New Media Ph.D. program, and…

There’s Still Time to Participate in Grad Slam! Deadline to Enter is 2/18/2019

This UC-sponsored competition is designed to showcase graduate student research for a general audience.

Jason Berry to Speak at GUH Symposium “Techniques of Memory”

Techniques of Memory Landscape, Iconoclasm, Medium and Power April 17 – 18, 2019, 7 pm David Brower Center, Berkeley, CA The Global…

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Honing Your Professional Skills through Campus Employment

Start your career on campus with these tips from a history Ph.D. student.

Do You Need Funding for Your Campus Sustainability Project? Apply to The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) 

The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) is UC Berkeley’s Campus Green Fund. TGIF provides funding, via grants, for projects that improve and support UC…

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Getting the Mentoring You Need

A new website provides resources for crafting a successful process with your mentor.

Cal 1 Card Office Moving to Sproul Hall

The Cal 1 Card office is moving up and forward, from 180 Cesar Chavez Center to 212 Sproul Hall. The move will…

Robert E. Thunen Memorial Scholarships — 4/1/2019

These scholarships are for students who wish to study any and all fields of lighting (such as architectural, commercial, residential, airport, navigational,…

Banner-ASU Neuroscience Scholars Program — 3/1/2019

The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) in partnership with Banner Research announces the Banner-ASU Neuroscience Scholars program. The Banner-ASU Neuroscience Scholars…

Dr. C.F. Koo and Cecilia Koo Chair Fellowships — 3/1/2019

The Dr. C.F. Koo and Cecilia Koo Fellowships in East Asian Studies have been established at Berkeley’s Institute of East Asian Studies…

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Describe Your Project or Research for a Chance to Win a $100 Gift Card and be Published in GradNews! — 3/11/2019

Describe your research for a chance to be published and win a cash award!

The David N. Keightley Fellowship — 4/15/2019

The David N. Keightley Fellowship will provide support for high-achieving graduate students in the College of Letters and Science at the University…

BERC Energy Summit — 2/21 – 2/22/2019

This year's Summit explores the theme “Bridging Divides & Building A New Energy Paradigm.”

Bay Area Water Quality Fellowship — 3/15/2019

The Bay Area Water Quality Fellowship is open to graduate students whose studies are related specifically to water quality issues that affect the…

Looking for a Unique Living Experience During Your Time at Cal? Consider I-House

International House will soon be accepting applications for housing for both Summer 2019 and the 2019-2020 Academic Year. The Summer 2019 applications…

Paul J. Alexander Memorial Fellowship — 4/15/2019

The Paul J. Alexander Memorial Fellowship is awarded for the study of Byzantine, ancient, and medieval history. Advanced Berkeley graduate students studying…

Dr. and Mrs. James C.Y. Soong Fellowship — 3/28/2019

Soong Fellowships provide financial support for graduate students from Taiwan who are enrolled full-time at UC Berkeley, in any field of study.

Student Technology Fund (STF) — 2/18/2019

The Student Technology Fund (STF) proposal submission process is now open for the spring fast-track cycle. The deadline to submit project proposal…

American Councils’ Scholarships and Internships in Russia — 3/15/2019

The American Councils’ Business, Technology, and Innovation Scholarship announces the Business, Technology, and Innovation (BTI) Scholarship, which supports U.S. students participating in…

National Institute of Justice Graduate Fellowships in STEM — 4/15/2020

The NIJ’s Graduate Research Fellowship program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) supports doctoral research with relevance to crime and criminal…

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