Residential and Community Living is beginning its process for hiring Resident Assistants for the 23-24 academic year! The application window opens January 17 and closes on January 31 at noon. The Residential and Community Living team will also host a pair of virtual info sessions over the next two weeks. Read on for more info and relevant links.

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Still hibernating or feeling dormant after the break? Don't forget to stay updated on upcoming fellowship opportunities. Our Funding Peer has compiled a list of over 75 funding opportunities with deadlines in the next three to four months -- all organized by type and stage for your convenience! Check out the full list and be sure to sign up for upcoming funding workshops to create customized funding searches that work for you.

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Are you a graduate student or postdoc who qualifies for Core or Midlevel Benefits through your UCSB employment? Then join representatives from Fidelity Investments for upcoming webinars where they will discuss the Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) 401(a) as well as the Voluntary Retirement Savings Accounts and the benefits of pre- vs. after-tax contributions available through these accounts.

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UCSB's Educational Opportunity Program is hiring one Graduate Student Coordinator for El Centro and two Graduate Student Coordinators for the Path to a Debt-Free UCSB Initiative. These positions are full Graduate Assistantships offering fee remissions, benefits, and a salary of $20/hour. Priority consideration is given to applicants who submit their application by Monday, October 17.

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PhD Candidates are invited to this Informational Session about two fellowships, the UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship and the UCSB Chancellor's Fellowship. This session, which will be held Thursday, October 6th from 4-5pm, will feature past faculty reviewers from multiple disciplines who will offer advice about how to approach the application.

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The Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity is a unique partnership of industry, government and higher education. GFSD helps its partners to recruit, identify, select, and support outstanding U.S. doctoral students. All GFSD Fellows receive $20,000 in funding and are given an opportunity to participate in paid summer internships at federal agencies or companies. Apply now!

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