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April 17, 2025

Faculty and Staff Support for Undocumented Graduate Students

Campus Resources We’ve compiled some campus resources for you to share with your students Funding Memo for Undocumented Graduate Students For new admits and current students Undocumented Student Program: Holistic counseling regarding academics, financial aid, and overall wellness FREE Psychological services for…
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April 17, 2025

Legal Support for Undocumented Graduate Students

East Bay Community Law Center & Undocumented Student Program Through the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC), the USP legal support team provides general consultations and full legal representation on various immigration matters available to current UC Berkeley students and their family members. Schedule your DACA…
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April 17, 2025

Funding Support for Undocumented Graduate Students

Browse funding opportunities for undocumented graduate students such as grants, fellowships and financial aid. Graduate Fellowships, Grants and Awards Birgeneau Perelman Fund for Undocumented Students Transcending Beyond Berkeley Fellowship DREAM SF Fellowship (due April) Undocumented Students Emergency…
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April 16, 2025

2025 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows Announcement

In exciting news, two UC Berkeley graduate students have been selected for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship opportunity! This fellowship focuses providing assistance to immigrants or children of immigrants pursuing graduate level education in the United States.

April 15, 2025

Leverage Big Interview to Prepare for the Job Search

For many graduate students, the hiring process for their first post-graduate job can be daunting and unfamiliar. Interviews, a key component of the hiring process, can be particularly stressful—especially for those who have never had to formally interview for a position. Successful interviews require substantial practice and preparation, and it is important to begin preparing well before you are offered your first interview. Luckily, there are valuable resources and support available to graduate students as they navigate interview preparation. 
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March 19, 2025

Celebrate Mentorship at Cal for 2025!

These outstanding faculty and graduate students will be honored on Wednesday, April 16 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Alumni House, Toll Room. We hope you will join us to recognize their accomplishments. 

February 19, 2025

Launch a Career in Social Justice Work: ACLS Fellowship Opportunity for Humanities PhDs

This prestigious fellowship provides a two-year placement with a nonprofit organization committed to social justice, offering financial support in the form of an annual stipend of $70,000-$74,000, health insurance, and professional development funding. The program goes beyond traditional postdoctoral opportunities by fostering meaningful partnerships between fellows and host organizations.

February 9, 2025

Apply to the LA Review of Books Summer Publishing Workshop

Many graduate students will opt for careers beyond academia, but may not immediately know what kind of non-academic careers fit their interests, goals, and skills. Career exploration is a key step in not only broadening your knowledge of career possibilities, but also reflecting on your values and motivations.
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February 7, 2025

Fellowship Opportunities

Looking for additional funding and exciting opportunities? Check out this list of fellowships offering professional development and networking opportunities for students and future professionals! Explore the options and find the perfect fit for your aspirations! Applications Due in Spring 2025.
Alishba Sardar - 2024 Regents Foster Youth Award

February 5, 2025

Alishba Sardar – 2024 Regents Foster Youth Award

Congratulations to Alishba Sardar, (Master in Social Welfare ‘25) and current Diversity and Community Fellow in OGD, for being selected as one of the recipients of this year’s Regents Foster Youth Award.
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February 5, 2025

Navigating the Housing Search

With serene nature, a bustling atmosphere, and close proximity to the Bay, Berkeley is a lively and beautiful city with much to offer residents. However, finding housing in such a high-demand environment can be tricky – without the proper resources or knowledge, the search becomes quite an uphill battle.
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January 23, 2025

Welcome to the start of a new semester!

I know that many of you have been affected by the wildfires in southern California and the many challenges that are happening across the globe. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and as well as possible during these difficult times.