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October 10, 2013

Center for the Right-Wing Studies Mini-grant Program — 11/08/2013

The Berkeley Center for Right-Wing Studies invites UC Berkeley students to apply for small grants to assist with the development of student research projects on issues related to right-wing movements in the U.S. and other regions of the world. Established in February 2009, the mission of the Center is to…

October 10, 2013

Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities — 11/14/2013

The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities for three fellows to be appointed to a one year term beginning July 1, 2014. The Mellon Postdoctoral Program encourages innovative teaching, enriches educational and research opportunities in the humanities,…

October 10, 2013

Academic Progress Report is Online for Students in Candidacy

For doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy, an Academic Progress Report (APR) is required by the Graduate Council of the Academic Senate to document the candidates’ annual assessment by their dissertation committees. The APR is designed to assist students and faculty to stay on track with…

September 19, 2013

Volunteers Needed for “English in Action” Program

The Berkeley/Oakland YWCA, located adjacent to the campus’s south side, seeks volunteers to help international students and visiting scholars practice English conversational skills. A commitment of only one hour a week is required; no teaching experience is necessary. For more information or to register visit the English in Action (EIA) office located at the…

September 17, 2013

Welcome Back Party! 9/27/13

The Graduate Social Club and Graduate Assembly welcome all graduate students to another year at UC Berkeley! Come party outdoors under the beautiful Campanile at one of our biggest events of the year. Enjoy plentiful beer, pizza, and music, all free — just one of the perks of being a…
Career Center

September 17, 2013

13th Annual Masters & PhD Career Fair — 10/17/13

On Thursday, October 17th,  the Career Center will host the 13th Annual Masters & PhD Career Fair from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Rec Sports Facility (RSF) Field House Gym. This event offers graduate students from a broad range of disciplines the opportunity to meet potential employers…

September 16, 2013

Passport Career, a New Online Tool for Global Career and Internship Support

CALcierge (Faculty Recruitment and Retention Services) in cooperation with the Visiting Scholars and Postdoc Affairs Program are delighted to provide you access to a new, global career and internship support system called Passport Career. This online tool–available to spouses and partners of faculty, graduate students, postdocs, visiting scholars and visiting student researchers–is designed…

September 15, 2013

2014 Mellon IDRF Competition Now Accepting Applications — 11/05/2013

The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers nine to twelve months of support to graduate students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who are enrolled in PhD programs in the United States and conducting dissertation research on non-US topics. Eighty fellowships are awarded annually. Fellowship amounts vary depending on the…
Lawrence Postdoctoral Fellowship Flyer

September 12, 2013

Lawrence Postdoctoral Fellowship — 11/01/2013

The Lawrence Fellowship is a highly-competitive postdoctoral position at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory that is open to all technical disciplines. Fellowships are awarded to candidates with exceptional talent, scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. Typically, two to four fellowships are awarded each year, and the awards are for three years.
Leonard in front of a green background

September 11, 2013

Berkeley Alumnus Wins PEN Literary Award

Last month UC Berkeley alumnus Leonard Mlodinow was awarded the PEN: E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award for his book Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior.