GradNews

November 8, 2017

The Bancroft Library Study Award — 2/5/2018

The Kenneth E. and Dorothy V. Hill Fellowship Fund will provide one year-long fellowship to graduate students from any campus of the University of California who are conducting research that would benefit from the use of source materials in The Bancroft Library. The holders of the fellowships, designated as Bancroft…

November 7, 2017

Abstracts Invited for Graduate Research Symposium — 12/8/2017

The William & Mary’s Graduate Research Symposium Committee is seeking abstract submissions from currently enrolled graduate students in the following discipline(s): American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, History, Physics, Psychology, and Public Policy.  This broadly themed conference is designed to bring together Arts &…

November 7, 2017

Science-Corp Work Abroad Fellowship — 1/31/2018

Finished, or finishing, your PhD in a STEM field? Interested in taking a six month break from the research/academic track to work abroad and share your expertise where it is needed? Science-Corps has launched a new fellowship that provides STEM PhD graduates with the opportunity to teach science, design…

November 5, 2017

Data Sciences for the 21st Century (DS421) — 2/1/2018

Data Sciences for the 21st Century (DS421) is a two-year interdisciplinary graduate training program whose mission is to train a new generation of scientists to tackle grand challenges at the intersection of natural, social and data sciences by translating data into evidence-based analysis of impacts and solutions in the face of…

November 2, 2017

Graduate and Professional Student Study Lounge Now Open

Anthony Hall Wednesday study lounge Anthony Hall will now be open every Wednesday from 9 am – 6 pm as a study lounge for graduate and professional students. Stop by in between classes or meetings and get some work done!…

November 1, 2017

Research IT is Hiring Research Computing Domain Consultants

Berkeley Research Computing is expanding our successful Domain Consultant program by hiring five more UC Berkeley graduate students. The Domain Consultant position is a 20% to 25% (8 to 10 hours/week) appointment, paid hourly ($20–$30/hr based on experience; no tuition/fee remission.) Domain Consultants serve as a first point…

November 1, 2017

Volunteers Needed for “English-in-Action” Program

Learning a new language can be a challenge. Volunteer with English-in-Action, a nation-wide program, to help students, visiting scholars, and international visitors and their families improve their English conversational skills and understanding of American life. Volunteer tutors meet with one or more international partners…

October 24, 2017

World Wood Day Foundation (WWDF) Research Grant — 2/12/2018

The World Wood Day Foundation (WWDF) is now accepting applications for research grants. Scholars and graduate students with a focus on “wood and culture” in ongoing projects as well as new initiatives are encouraged to apply. The proposals will be evaluated on their originality and scholarly excellence by a group…

October 12, 2017

GenEq Events for Graduate Students

Let’s Talk: A Wonder Women Weekly Graduate Event UC Berkeley graduate student women are invited to dinner and a conversation focused on issues surrounding sexual assault and harassment, dating and domestic violence, stalking, the recent withdrawal of the “Dear Colleague Letter,” and the changes we hope to see.
Fiona M. Doyle, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate Division

October 12, 2017

Supporting Each Other in Difficult Times

Because disasters — whether fire, flood, or earthquake — can strike anytime, we serve ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities by being prepared.

October 5, 2017

Support Berkeley Crowdfunding Projects and Apply for Spring!

Berkeley Crowdfunding just launched its biggest line-up of projects for this fall. Discover and support your favorite campaigns, which include: Berkeley Hyperloop – fund the next stages of Berkeley’s Hyperloop team to compete in designing a new system of high-speed travel; Boalt on Break –…