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January 11, 2020

Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship — 1/27/2020

The Institute of Governmental Studies will award three Synar Graduate Research Fellowships of up to $3,000 each. The Mike Synar Graduate Research Fellowship is awarded to distinguished UC Berkeley graduate students who are writing their dissertations on an aspect of American politics, including comparative…

January 10, 2020

Boren Fellowships — 1/30/2020

The Boren Fellowships are designed to give graduate students maximum flexibility to pursue their academic goals alongside their study of the target language. Boren Fellows may concentrate only on language study during their time abroad — such an application will be given equal consideration. Language study throughout the…

January 10, 2020

Fernström Fellowship — 2/12/2020

Open to registered graduate students who wish to study in Scandinavia. Terms of the endowment state “preference shall be given to American students who wish to study in Scandinavia, preferably Sweden, and to students in Scandinavian Languages and Literature,” but the competition is open to graduate students in all fields.

December 31, 2019

Rickover Fellowship Program — 1/31/2020

The Rickover Fellowship Program in Nuclear Engineering is designed to meet the needs of the Naval Reactors Division of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for appropriately trained personnel for the maintenance and development of science and engineering technology as it pertains to naval nuclear propulsion. The program…
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December 16, 2019

Reflections on the Fall Semester

As the fall semester winds down, I want to thank the Berkeley graduate community for being so welcoming to me as I stepped into this new role and for working with and alongside me to amplify support and communication around graduate student basic needs, funding and financial aid, and…
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December 15, 2019

Switzer Environmental Fellowships — 1/6/2020

The Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program offers one-year Fellowships to highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies and career goals are directed toward environmental improvement and who clearly demonstrate leadership in their field. The Switzer Fellowship provides: a one-year $15,000 cash award leadership training career support and…
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December 12, 2019

How to Overcome ‘Negative Automatic Thoughts’ in Grad School

You’re not the only one who focuses on the negative. Here’s what to do instead. Warren Wong on Unsplash Graduate students are constantly under a barrage of stress from a variety of sources: teaching, grant deadlines, course work, research, writing, among others. While…
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December 12, 2019

Staff Profile: Marshall Glaze Q&A

Marshall Glaze recently started in the Graduate Division as the Content and Social Media Manager. Learn about his path to Berkeley and what he's looking forward to in his first six months.

December 12, 2019

Summer Arabic Language and Media Program (SALAM) — 12/31/2019

Full Scholarship Opportunity to Study Arabic Next Summer The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) announced its Summer Arabic Language and Media (SALAM) program, a fully-funded intensive Arabic language scholarship program. SALAM 2020 will be held at the Sultan Qaboos College for Teaching Arabic Language to Non-native Speakers in Manah, Oman. This intensive Arabic language…

December 12, 2019

Staff Highlight: Vicky Lee Q&A

A warm welcome to Vicky Lee, the Graduate Division’s new Director of Graduate Student Funding. Hear about her long-standing history with Cal, and why Evans Hall is one of her favorite spots on campus. Marie Claire: What brings you here to Cal? …

December 12, 2019

Fall Filing Deadline Extended to January 10, 2020

Update on Fall 2019 Doctoral Dissertation and Thesis Filing The deadline to file a dissertation or thesis for a Fall 2019 degree has been extended to Friday, January 10 in recognition of the unprecedented disruptions experienced by campus in October. Please note that campus offices will be closed from December 23 to…

December 12, 2019

Participate in the Restorative Justice Center’s Graduate Student Inclusivity Program

Graduate students in all departments are invited to apply for the UC Berkeley Restorative Justice (RJ) Center Graduate Student Inclusivity Certificate Program. Graduate students with successful applications will be invited to participate in a 20-hour training over the course of three Saturdays: February 22, February 29, and March…

December 12, 2019

Call for Nominations: Graduate Mentoring Awards — 2/14/20

The Graduate Division and the Graduate Assembly sponsor two awards that recognize outstanding mentoring of graduate students by faculty members. Nominations for the Graduate Division’s Carol D. Soc Distinguished Graduate Student Mentoring Awards and the Graduate Assembly’s Faculty Mentor Award are being accepted now through Friday,…
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December 10, 2019

UCBe: Self-Care

As we approach the final stretch of the semester and move into the holiday season, take some time to pay attention to your physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.

November 19, 2019

Message from the Dean and Vice Provost

Dear Cal Supporters and Alumni, Berkeley has long been a place of innovation, an institution that has produced knowledge that has, literally, changed the world. Thanks to your generous support, our community continues to help launch bright and promising students across all fields of study.

November 19, 2019

2019 Reception for New Professional and Master’s Students

As part of Chancellor Christ and Vice Provost Garcia Bedolla’s efforts to build community across graduate programs and students, all new professional and master’s students were invited to a lively reception at the Chancellor’s residence on November 1, 2019. More than 160 new students attended,…
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November 15, 2019

Resources for Self-Care and Graduate Student Support

As we approach the end of November, semester deadlines and holidays can add additional stress and take us out of our usual routines. I urge you to do whatever it takes to help yourself manage your stress — take breaks, exercise, spend time with friends and loved…