Career Development

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) provides opportunities for college students to participate in research at one of 47 Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories for 10 weeks during the summer. This is a paid internship with stipends set to $7,000 for new undergraduate participants, $8,500 for returning undergraduate students, and $11,000 for graduate students. Apply now!

Interested in finding funding for an internship or job opportunity? Come attend our Graduate Student Internship Fellowship Information Session on November 4th to learn how to create a strong application to be a competitive applicant for $2000-2500 in fellowship funds. Get the experience you need without the financial strain!

Join the Library on October 25 at 2pm for two presentations to recognize International Open Access Week. Open Access Week is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of openness, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make open access research and scholarship sustainable. Following the presentations, there will be an outdoor reception in the adjacent Mountain Courtyard. Read on to learn more!

UCSB Career Services is currently accepting applications for its Graduate Career Peer position. Along with an hourly salary and partial fee support (equivalent to 25% TA fee support), this position provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in academic administration while helping fellow graduate students develop important career skills. Apply by October 31!

What do you want to be known for? What makes you stand out as a scholar/professional? If you don't define your own value, others either won't know or will define it for you. Join Bri McWhorter from Activate to Captivate for a hands-on workshop that will help you learn how to articulate what makes you unique, define your career goals, and make a plan to convey your message to others.

This is the second and final week for the Engaging Teaching Symposium Series! The Symposium is a great opportunity to learn about innovative teaching practices at UCSB and beyond, presented by both instructors and learners. The Symposium will run October 13-26. Read on to learn more!

Are you having trouble focusing or aren’t sure where on campus you can get your work done? Come to the Women's Center EVERY MONDAY this quarter for study hours and make some friends along the way! The Center will provide a very intentional space for you and coffee as well.

Read on for tips from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)--an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community--about strategies to help you get unstuck with your writing. Membership in the NCFDD (free for UCSB students!) provides several forms of professional support to help combat common problems academics face. Read on to learn more!

Let's face it: there are a lot of experiences and situations that can make grad school stressful. Do you already have some concerns? In this workshop, your academic counselor, Ryan Sims, will host an interactive discussion about some common grad student life experiences and share with you some tools and techniques to address them. All are welcome!

If you are considering entering the job market any time soon, a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile is a must-have. Join this workshop on October 28th to learn how to maximize this tool in order to look for jobs, network with potential employers, and connect with others in the professional domain.

As CCST Science Fellows, scientists and engineers spend one year in Sacramento serving the California State Legislature. This fellowship is an incredible opportunity to transform a researcher's professional path -- more than 50% of CCST Science Fellows have been hired by the California State Legislature or state agencies since completing their fellowship. Join for a webinar on October 14 from 11am-12pm to learn more about the fellowship! Applications open December 1.

Are you an international grad student that's still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2022-2023? Attend our workshop on October 27 and learn about campus and external funding.

The Graduate Student Association is currently hiring a Lounge Staff member to facilitate the overall operation and maintenance of the GSA lounge. This position allows graduate students to gain a unique knowledge of graduate student government. Salary is $15/hour and time commitment is 5-15 hours/week.

Join Health & Wellness on October 18 for a unique event just for graduate students! "36 questions for Closeness" is a scientific question and answer practice that promotes closeness and intimacy. This session is for friends or to meet a new person. All are welcome. Free snacks and remember to wear a mask to this indoor event.

Join this special workshop, which will explore ways that graduate students can combat imposter syndrome through the use of empowerment. This will be an interactive workshop with activities that introduce tangible skills to utilize in the face of imposter syndrome.