Career Development

You are almost there! The hiring committee thinks you are an accomplished scholar with an impressive career trajectory and commitment to diversity. But this is a teaching-heavy position and they want to know: are you also a wonderful presence in the classroom? This workshop on October 31 will explore teaching philosophies and how to make yours shine!

The Office of Instructional Consultation (OIC) is hiring for their Teaching Assistant Development Program (TADP). TADP supports academic departments in designing and offering centralized training for their TAs and to assist the campus in preparing graduate students for their teaching role as future university faculty. Application deadline extended to September 27th.

Do you want $34,000? Would you like a prestigious honor on your CV? Are you a senior undergraduate thinking about graduate school or a 1st/2nd year graduate student in STEM or the social sciences? Consider applying for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). Join us on September 28 to learn more!

Planning to apply for the NSF GRFP? Let us walk you through the appropriate style of writing and prepare you to craft a winning set of statements. This workshop on October 1 will break down the two GRFP statements by not only explaining what evaluators look for but also providing you with a framework to write these statements.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could ask someone who has received the NSF GRFP questions about the application process? Wouldn’t it be helpful to hear from someone about how their research gets funded and the various procedural business that accompanies being awarded the NSF GRFP? Now you can! Join us on October 3 and get your questions answered.

There are a lot of wonderful resources out there that provide guidance on how to do well on the GRFP application, but ultimately your success will be determined by an evaluator. Wouldn’t it be helpful if you could talk to one of these mysterious figures to learn how the application is reviewed and what evaluators seek in a strong application? Join us on October 8 and you can do just that!

While there is no one way to write an NSF GRFP statement, there is a pattern to how successful applications model themselves to hit all the essential criteria. On October 10, come learn how other writers have done this to excel with your own application.

If you have specific questions related to your application, you won't want to miss this session! On October 15, you will be matched with a successful GRFP applicant or faculty evaluator. Please bring a copy of one of your materials (e.g. one of the statements) to be reviewed. Participation in this event is strictly by appointment, so please make sure to RSVP and indicate your availability.

Graduate school can be stressful, which is why it's even more important than ever to develop healthy habits for self-care and wellness while you're here. Come learn about great campus resources to support your wellbeing at ​our annual Graduate Student Wellness Welcome! Stop by for FREE FOOD, fun activities, and lots of giveaways to help ​you start the new year off whole and healthy.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is currently accepting applications for the CPRIT TRIUMPH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Cancer Research. This three-year fellowship aims to further develop talented PhD or MD/PhDs into successful clinical/translational research scientists. Remaining 2018 application due dates are September 30 and December 31.

The September Lunch & Learn will feature graduate students from Education and Materials! Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with grads from across campus. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Find out the difference between fellowships and grants, why both are valuable, and which of the two can yield specific types of funding you need compared to just one source of income. Each are beneficial in different ways throughout your academic journey and development. Join us for this September 6 workshop to learn the ins and outs!

The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center seeks graduate and undergraduate students who are fluent in Spanish to serve as interpreters at elementary schools during the schools’ fall parent-teacher conferences. Application deadline is October 8, 2018.

If you are seeking fellowships, grants, awards or call-for-proposals (CFP) that can support your research, this COS Pivot Workshop on September 4 is for you! You will learn to navigate different tools like creating tailored search lists, finding other collaborators, and tracking funding opportunities. Please come with your laptops and questions! Snacks will be provided.

You are almost there! The hiring committee thinks you are an accomplished scholar with an impressive career trajectory and commitment to diversity. But this is a teaching-heavy position and they want to know: are you also a wonderful presence in the classroom? This workshop on September 4 will explore teaching philosophies and how to make yours shine!