Graduate Division Announcements

Horizons Fellowships in Technology

The Horizons Fellowship supports 200 outstanding university students on a fully-funded experience in San Francisco, in their pursuit to become leaders in technology. The programs provide immersive software engineering and web/mobile development courses geared towards high-achieving college students. Students need … Continued

Funding Opportunity for Climate Mitigation Projects — 5/31/2019

In support of UC’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative, the University is soliciting ideas from members of the UC community for off-campus projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or sequester carbon. Under UC’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative, the UC system has committed … Continued

Need Help with UC Path?

Welcome to UCPath! Please login and confirm that your information is correct. Access UCPath Online Log in to the UCPath Online portal from the Berkeley UCPath website home page Verify your identity using your birthdate and the last 4 digits of … Continued

STEM Solutions in Public Policy Award — 6/14/2019

UC Center Sacramento announces the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Solutions in Public Policy Award. This award recognizes one or more outstanding proposals for new California legislation from UC STEM graduate students. The winner(s) will receive a $250 research … Continued

April 1 – 5 is Graduate Student Appreciation Week!

In recognition of the important contributions, impact, and value of our 11,000+ academic and professional graduate students at UC Berkeley, we are pleased to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, April 1-5, 2019.  Thank you for your bold vision, passionate … Continued

Microbiology Student Symposium — 4/27/2019

The 20th Annual Microbiology Student Symposium will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2017, at Chevron Auditorium at International House. The symposium includes student talks and poster presentations and keynote speakers Elizabeth Shank from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and … Continued

Cool Campus Challenge — 4/1 – 4/26/2019

Berkeley students, staff, and faculty are taking action at home and around the globe to reduce our own carbon footprint and find real and lasting solutions to climate disruption. Our collective actions — saving energy, walking and riding bikes, choosing … Continued

Infocamp 2019 — 3/16/2019

InfoCamp, in its 10th year, is a premier student-run event for the information community. Held on the UC Berkeley campus at the School of Information. InfoCamp is a day-long event that aims to educate, inform, and inspire new ways of … Continued

What You Need to Know About UCPath Online

There is a big change in the payroll system coming on March 30th — UCPath UC Path is a single payroll, benefits, HR, and Academic Personnel business system for all campuses in the UC System available on your computer, phone, or … Continued

Need a Place to Live in Oakland?

Small studio in a beautiful garden setting Recently renovated 275 sq. ft. cottage in the Laurel District in Oakland, with kitchenette, tile shower, and new windows. The small bedroom is separate from main living area. Close to Fruitvale BART, the … Continued

The Earth Action Initiative Conference — 3/23/2019

The Earth Action Initiative conference is a community driven and collaborative approach to addressing the multidimensional, intersectional, and complex nature of climate change. The conference is March 23rd in Pauley Ballroom at UC Berkeley to include workshops, art, food, drink, and direct action toward tackling climate change! Check … Continued

Berkeley Center for New Media: Video Games Have Always Been Queer

Bonnie Ruberg, University of California Irvine March 18 | 12:30 PM — 2:00 PM | BCNM Commons, 340 Moffitt Library, UC Berkeley While popular discussions about queerness in video games often focus on big-name, mainstream games that feature LGBTQ characters, like Mass Effect … Continued

Catherine Portman Burrowing Owl Research Award — 2/28/2019

Criteria for award Open to both undergraduate and graduate students Student must be conducting research on burrowing owls Selection of recipients is based on academic achievement, as well as the potential impact of the research results. Apply via Google form. applications … Continued

The Erasmus+ Mobility Grants — 3/22/2019

Matrix is also pleased to announce a new joint program between UC Berkeley and Freie Universität, Berlin (FUB), a leading research university in Berlin, Germany, that will provide Erasmus+ mobility (i.e. travel) funding for collaborative research and training between the … Continued

Matrix Research Teams Proposals — 3/29/2019

UC Berkeley faculty, graduate students, and researchers are invited to submit proposals for Matrix Research Teams for the 2019 – 2020 academic year. Matrix Research Teams are groups of scholars who gather regularly to explore or develop a novel question … Continued

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 the Graduate Certificate in New Media M.A. program. Applications are due March 1, 2019. About the DE in New … Continued

Cal Performances: Upcoming Events

Joyce DiDonato: SONGPLAY February 20, 8 pm Zellerbach Hall Returning after her captivatingly theatrical War and Peace program in 2016, radiant mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato showcases her more playful side with Songplay. The lighthearted recital program mixes Italian Baroque arias with jazz ballads and … Continued

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 take place during spring break, and the Cal 1 Card office will be closed during that time, March … Continued

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 is a paid, eight-week summer training program open to top-achieving college undergraduate and graduate science students. Scholars work full-time on … Continued

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 abstracts is February 18, 2019. Any student, staff or faculty member of UC Berkeley is eligible to submit … Continued

I-House Gateway Fellowships Program — 3/15/2019

Graduate students who live at International House, or aspire to, are invited to speak to their academic department about being nominated for a Gateway Fellowship. Each Gateway Fellowship provides single-occupancy room and board at International House for an academic year, … Continued

Job Opportunity with the Berkeley Research Computing Program

The Berkeley Research Computing (BRC) program is hiring several Graduate Student Interns. These positions are 20% to 25% (8 to 10 hours/week) appointments as Staff Research Associate / Student Assistants in Research IT. BRC is seeking talented and goal-oriented UC … Continued

DataEDGE Conference — 4/23/2019

Are you and your organization taking advantage of the opportunities created by today’s flood of new data? Do you know about the latest tools for storing, analyzing, and visualizing data? Have you considered the … Continued

“Spring into Fitness” with UC Berkeley

Who’s ready to spring into fitness this year!? UC Berkeley is challenging the campus to a remix workout – the UC Berkeley — Under Armour fitness challenge – from January 25 to February 23, 2019. Complete each challenge tier and you … Continued

Haas Institute Summer Fellowship — 1/31/2019

The Haas Institute Summer Fellowship is a three-month-long, part-time, 20-hour per week paid internship.  Compensation is awarded based on educational degree. The fellowship runs from May 16 to August 16, 2019, and takes place at the Haas Institute on the UC Berkeley campus, … Continued

Now Hiring! Adobe Program Evaluation Fellow

The American Cultures Center and Academic Innovation Studio are seeking a graduate student with expertise in survey study (or assessment of student learning, program evaluation) to contribute to the evaluation of the Adobe Fellows Program. About the Adobe Fellows program … Continued

Tata Social Summer Internship Program in India — 2/15/2019

The Tata Social Internship Program provides students from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and UC Santa Cruz with an opportunity to contribute to community initiative projects of Tata Group companies in India. These unique learning experiences for students help promote international … Continued

Graduate Student Inclusivity Certificate Program — 2/1/2019

Graduate students in all departments are invited to apply for the Multicultural Education Program (MEP) and Restorative Justice (RJ) Graduate Student Inclusivity Certificate Program. Graduate students with successful applications will be invited to participate in a 20-hour training over the course … Continued

Housing Available at MacArthur Commons

MacArthur Commons, at 39th Street and Telegraph Avenue, is conveniently located across from the MacArthur BART in the Temescal neighborhood. Many local businesses are within walking distance, including Beauty’s Bagel, Bakesale Betty, Homeroom, and Pacific Ring Sports. The community will … Continued

New Graduate Certificate in Food Systems

The Berkeley Food Institute, the School of Public Health, and the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley have launched a new Graduate Certificate in Food Systems. The certificate responds to an escalating need to empower new leaders with … Continued

Call for Nominations: Chancellor’s Awards for Public Service

The Office of the Chancellor has announced the call for nominations for the annual Chancellor’s Awards for Public Service, recognizing students, staff, and faculty for their individual and collective efforts to benefit others locally and globally. Nominations are due by … Continued

Graduate Assembly is Hiring!

The Graduate Assembly is hiring: Data Initiative Director Environmental Initiative Workshops Organizer* Environmental Initiative Exhibition Organizer* Environmental Intiative Design Specialist* *To apply to this position, email your resume and cover letter to nantichalutt@berkeley.edu.

UC Berkeley Prizes Program at Announces Competition

The Prizes Program at UC Berkeley is an important forum for rewarding creative expression and scholarly achievement by Berkeley’s finest students. Winners receive both recognition and a cash prize, which is coordinated with the winner’s financial aid package, if any. … Continued

Fabilli Hoffer Prize — 11/30/2018

The Fabilli Hoffer Essay Prize competition is now accepting entries. This year’s topic is: “The end of civil discourse?” The contest is open to staff, faculty, and students. Prize money totaling $6,000 is available this year. In a 1970 letter, Eric … Continued

Berkeley Labor Studies Spring Courses

Introduction to Labor Studies: Race, Class, Gender and Economic Justice Public Policy 190-005: Special topics Course number: 18009 Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 to 2 pm 155 Kroeber Hall This course provides a broad, interdisciplinary overview of the U.S. labor movement … Continued

Graduate Diversity Admissions Webinars

Thinking About Graduate School at UC Berkeley? Attend one of these webinars! These free webinars and workshop will provide: Why UC Berkeley is committed to diversity as an integral aspect of a world-class education Key factors for a competitive application Insights from … Continued

Designated Emphasis in Indigenous Language Revitalization — 11/2/2018

The Designated Emphasis (D.E.) in Indigenous Language Revitalization offers: An interdisciplinary community of scholars dedicated to Indigenous Language Revitalization projects worldwide A core course taught by professors in Education, Linguistics, Native American Studies, and related fields Support for practicum/fieldwork in … Continued

UC Berkeley Bose Challenge — 10/16/2018

Berkeley Fung Institute’s 2018 Bose Design Challenge focuses on sound-based augmented reality and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students from all majors. Join industry mentors from Bose in this 12-day challenge to design augmented reality experiences that improve … Continued

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Government and Policy Event — 9/25/18

Are you interested in careers in government and policy? Don’t miss Beyond Academia‘s “Public Sector Fellowships” event on Tuesday, September 25! The event includes a panel, workshops on applying for policy fellowships, and a networking reception. Hear from alums of the … Continued

Womxn’s Community Concert — 9/20/2018

Save the Date! Concert and Community Dinner Thursday, September 20, 2018 Multicultural Community Center (MCC) 220 Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union Come join Wonder Womxn Weekly as we celebrate the start to the school year with good vibes from our … Continued

National Voter Registration Day — 9/25/2018

In 2018, our generation will be the largest and most diverse group of potential voters in the country, with our own values and ideas. We can choose to let other people make decisions that impact … Continued

Big Community Fee — Student Initiated Projects Fund

The Big C Student Initiated Projects Fund is a piece of the Big C Student Fee. The Big-C (Big Community) Fee Referendum expanded staffing (student and permanent), programs, and services, including funding for student-initiated projects, offered through the Centers for … Continued

Virginia Tech Future Faculty Development Program — 9/20/2018

The Virginia Tech Future Faculty Development Program is an exciting and rewarding two-day program for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars traditionally underrepresented in their fields who are interested in entering academic careers. In collaboration with InclusiveVT, the 2018 Future Faculty program … Continued

Sign up for CalNet 2-Step Verification — 9/24/2018

Protect your CalNet with 2-Step verification!  2-Step verification helps ensure that you’re the only one who can access your account, even if bad guys steal your password. All you need is your phone to enroll. Need instructions? No phone? Get … Continued

The City and its People, Fall 2018 Colloquium

The Global Urban Humanities Initiative announced its The City and its People, Fall 2018 Colloquium on global and US cities, people, public art, urban history, urban literature and more. Students are welcome to attend whether you are looking to register in … Continued

Big Ideas Contest Launches! Pre-proposals Due — 11/14/2018

Big Ideas is an early-stage, student-led, innovation contest that connects students with the mentorship, training, and resources needed to successfully conceptualize, deploy, and scale their social ventures. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, the Contest awards up to $300,000 in prizes annually. Since … Continued

Graduate Housing Available — Apply Now!

Cal Housing announces available graduate student housing: Shattuck Studios is a small, newly constructed building on Shattuck Avenue at Derby Street opening very soon. It has studio units and is single occupancy. Panoramic San Francisco is a building on Mission Street in … Continued

Arts Research Center 2018–2019 Program

The Arts Research Center’s 2018–2019 program will have a special focus on the critical potential of arts from the Global South. The events organized around this question are the result of collaboration between the Arts Research Center’s Interim Director Natalia Brizuela, Anneka … Continued

Salsa Dancing for Graduate Students!

Interested in dancing Salsa or Bachata? Looking to connect with fellow graduate students? Check out our Facebook page, Salsa at Cal-Graduate Division, a new group for Cal Graduate students and alumni interested in learning Latin social dances. All levels are … Continued

Receive Funds Faster: Sign Up for EFT Now!

What’s the fastest way to receive your stipend or financial aid refund? By direct deposit to your bank account! If you are expecting a stipend or financial aid refund and have not signed up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive … Continued

Information on Fall Funding and Tuition/Fee Payment

Have you received a notice about outstanding Fall tuition/fee charges?  Still waiting for your Fall stipend or loan to disburse?  Here is some basic guidance on disbursement of Fall funding: Unexpected tuition/fee bill? Fellowship tuition/fee awards apply toward charges one … Continued

Big Ideas is Hiring!

Innovation Ambassadors, UC System Are you a student interested in social impact, entrepreneurship, innovation, or public service? Big Ideas is recruiting highly motivated undergraduate or graduate students to serve as Innovation Ambassadors at each UC school! Benefits include stipends, training, and … Continued

EducationUSA Ukraine Intern — 7/31/2018

EducationUSA is recruiting virtual interns from the U.S. for supporting EducationUSA projects! The two interns will work with a cohort of about 70 Ukrainians seeking admission to bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral programs in the U.S. Interns will engage with students by … Continued

Littlest Bear 5K Run/Walk — 7/26/2018

This summer, Berkeley I School is taking exercise virtual with the “Littlest Bear” Virtual 5K Run/Walk for the I School community. Anyone can participate and when you register for the 5K you will … Continued

Cal Dining Meal Plans Make Eating on Campus Easy

Fall 2018 brings new meal plan options for graduate students.  Meal plans will look different this fall, thanks to Cal Dining efforts to give the campus community more flexible options for eating on campus. Graduate students living off campus, in … Continued

Cal Fresh Ambassador Positions Available Now!

Join the CalFresh team for the upcoming school year! CalFresh is looking for 6 ambassadors who will be PAID at $15/hour for 5 hours a week for the whole school year 6 interns that will be compensated with academic units, 1 (45 hrs) or … Continued