October 6, 2020
Carve out some time to focus on improving your skills with these 1- and 2-credit classes.
October 6, 2020
Are you interested in learning more about the science writing process and improving your science communication skills? The Berkeley Science Review is a science publication created by UC Berkeley graduate students for a general audience. We publish a semesterly magazine and an ongoing blog. We are currently looking for…
October 5, 2020
Pictured clockwise from upper left: Kerby Lynch, Martin Kinisu, Allyson Tang, Jonathan Tyson, Andrea Jacobo, Cyrell Roberson, Knychelle Passmore, and Jon Jon Moore Kerby Lynch is a first generation doctoral student in geography and has been at Berkeley since 2013, where she started as a freshman…
October 5, 2020
Townsend Dissertation Fellowships Townsend Dissertation Fellowships are awarded to Ph.D. students whose dissertation projects significantly involve humanistic material or problems that have a significant bearing on the humanities. The purpose of the Fellowship is both to further the research of the individual recipients and to enable faculty and graduate…
October 1, 2020
Advancing Graduate Diversity At Cal The UC Berkeley Graduate Diversity Pilot Program provides funding to UC Berkeley departments to address issues of bias, foster healthy and respectful departmental climates, and advance equity, inclusion, and diversity. Established in July 2020 by the Graduate Division, along with other anti-racism and diversity initiatives,…
October 1, 2020
The UC Berkeley Graduate Division has recently awarded grants totaling $1.5 million to nine departments within the university through the division’s new Graduate Diversity Pilot Program. The commitment is one of the largest single financial investments toward diversity efforts made by any graduate division in the nation. The…
October 1, 2020
About the program Strong collaboration with faculty, students and universities is vital to IBM. The IBM Masters Fellowship Program advances this collaboration by recognizing and supporting exceptional Masters students who want to make their mark in promising and disruptive technologies, regardless of their field of study. Candidates may currently be…
October 1, 2020
The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy was established in 1997 to support the advancement of research and understanding in the major fields of the social sciences, which include psychology, anthropology, sociology, economics, urban affairs, area studies, and political science. Grants are based solely on merit. Each is worth a total of $7,500;…
September 29, 2020
The Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award recognizes outstanding achievment during graduate studies in the biological sciences. Fred Hutch established this annual award to honor the bold, creative, pioneering spirit embodied by Hal Weintraub. Weintraub also earned deep respect and admiration as a caring mentor and supportive colleague. Nominations…
September 29, 2020
Established in 1996 by the Graham Foundation, the Carter Manny Award supports the completion of outstanding doctoral dissertations on architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society. The only pre-doctoral award dedicated exclusively to architectural scholarship, the Carter Manny Award recognizes emerging scholars whose work promises to challenge…
September 14, 2020
Dear Graduate Student Community, The start of the semester has coincided with a new wildfire crisis layered on top of the pandemic and ongoing expressions of state violence. The smoke in the air makes it difficult to breathe, increases our already high levels of anxiety, and makes it even harder…
September 13, 2020
The Program The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was established in 1984 to encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. The current program offers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching,…
September 11, 2020
The Census is a vital component of our democracy. It determines representation and funding for important services like transportation, public education, food stamps and WIC, affordable housing, Pell Grants, and more. The Data collected is also used to redistrict California and to determine the number of legislative seats…
September 11, 2020
During normal times, it’s challenging enough for students balancing child or dependent care with graduate studies. Now, as the semester at Berkeley launches remotely, and many children are learning from home as well, the burden on student parents is especially heavy. Fortunately, a number of new resources and…
September 11, 2020
The challenges facing students due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been severe. While all of our students have been impacted in some way, our most vulnerable communities, including disabled students, student parents, first-generation students and low-income students carry the greatest burden. The Student Emergency Fund…
September 11, 2020
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Connecting with community is often easier said than done, even at the best of times. This semester, it is more important than ever to be intentional about finding communities of support and reaching beyond our familiar circles. Check-in groups are a fantastic…
September 11, 2020
Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash Graduate student life is filled with demands: teaching, research, writing, and more broadly preparing for a career after your degree. You may feel like you’re alone in dealing with these obligations, or that it’s your own responsibility to identify solutions to…
September 9, 2020
The fall semester has started! Student affairs recently shared a list of resources to help enhance your experience with UC Berkeley, build community, and stay connected. We encourage you to explore the multitude of options listed below and find where you belong. Build community: Visit CalLink our database of…
September 7, 2020
It’s fellowship season and that means you’ll want to apply to as many scholarships, grants, and fellowships as you can over the next few months. It can be overwhelming to search for what’s right for you and your research. The Graduate Division can help in directing you to potential funding opportunities.
September 1, 2020
For nearly 60 years, the American Institute of Indian Studies has provided funding to pre- and post-doctoral scholars and artists in pursuit of knowledge about India. The AIIS fellowship competition is not restricted to those from its member institutions. Non-U.S. citizens may apply as long as they are either graduate students…