Career Development

Writing a grant proposal is a fundamental part of the research life. In this workshop led by Writing Advisor Kyle Crocco, you will analyze a successful grant proposal and then learn how to write your own proposal, including the mechanics, organization, and what content to include or exclude.

All international graduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars are invited to attend the first-ever UCSB International Graduate Student Appreciation Reception. Come socialize with fellow students and scholars over food, drinks, and celebrate International Education Week.

If you are traveling to present your research at a conference, be sure to read up on recent changes to the Graduate Student Association's $200 conference travel grant award.

Are you interested in finding funding for a non-academic internship or job opportunity? Come to our info session to learn about the UCSB Graduate Student Internship Fellowship and how to create a ​competitive application for the $2,000-2,500 fellowship ​awards.

The Ford Foundation offers prestigious fellowships designed to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties. Join us for two upcoming information sessions on November 8 and 13 to help you understand the Ford Foundation Fellowship and build a strong application.

The quarter is halfway over but funding opportunities and deadlines are still current, especially if you seek funding for 2018-2019. Start your planning now by attending the next Finding Funding Workshop!

Want to capture the reader's attention and encapsulate your research concisely? Learn how at the Introduction and Problem Statement workshop led by Writing Peer Kyle Crocco.

Calling all Teaching Assistants! Join us for a hands-on workshop on November 13 that will explore common challenges that arise from teaching sensitive topics such as identity, politics, and violence.

Having relevant job experience is imperative when going on the non-academic job market. This workshop will cover how to find and pursue relevant experience in the form of part-time jobs and internships that can be done alongside your graduate work.

The UCSB Office of Instructional Consultation seeks to hire a Graduate Assistant who is responsible for revising and developing survey items for ESCI course evaluations. Application deadline is November 3.

The NC State University Building Future Faculty Program is a two-and-half day all-expenses-paid workshop for doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars who are interested in pursuing academic careers and promoting diversity in higher education.

This past summer, Sarah Lerner and Melissa Barthelemy were each awarded the inaugural Graduate Student Internship Fellowships. They both had great experiences at their internships, and they have some valuable advice to share for students seeking this year's internship fellowship awards.

The UCSB Library ​is celebrating ​Open Access all this week with an information table in the Library Paseo. Plus, on Thursday November 2, the Library will host a wine and cheese reception honoring UCSB authors of OA books, OA journal editors, and OA publishers. All are welcome!

Come find out more about how ImaginePhD can help your department's graduate students with an info session just for faculty and staff! ImaginePhD is a newly launched online career exploration tool designed specifically for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars in humanities and social sciences.

UCSB's Department of Statistics and Applied Probability will kick-off its Distinguished Lecture Series in Data Science on October 25 with a talk from Peter Norvig, current Director of Research at Google. Norvig's talk will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Campbell Hall.