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The Simons Foundation invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships to support research on fundamental problems in marine microbial ecology. The award is for three years, contingent upon satisfactory annual progress reports, and will include an annual stipend of $62,000 and an annual allowance of up to $25,000. Deadline to apply is June 15, 2018.

The Higher Education Act (HEA) is the primary law governing post-secondary education, including federal student aid programs. UC has developed materials to assist with advocacy efforts regarding the reauthorization of HEA. As the Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization process continues, the University of California wants to share materials recently added to the HEA advocacy toolkit.

Want to learn more about LGBTQ+ research in the STEM fields? Join OUTreach on June 4 for a seminar talk by Dr. Izel Tekin, a postdoctoral fellow in the Craig Montell Lab. Snacks and drinks provided by the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program supports dissertations students for research abroad from 6-12 months in: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories). Deadline to apply is July 2, 2018.

SENS Research Foundation (SRF) is inviting recent PhD graduates and postdoctoral fellows to submit proposals for a fellowship at their Research Center in Mountain View, California. Letter of Intent (LOI) to apply is due on August 6, 2018. Must have PhD or equivalent, and visa support can be provided to international applicants.

Summer is almost here, which means that if you're planning to go on the academic job market this fall, it's time come up with a game plan. This workshop will give an overview of the academic hiring process as well as information on how to search for an academic job, what materials you will need to prepare for applications and campus visits, and how to develop a realistic time frame.

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2018-2019? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on June 5th with Funding Peer Advisor Noreen Balos and learn about campus and external funding sources. Bring your computer to search funding databases, and we'll bring the free snacks!

NextProf Nexus is a three-day workshop that gives participants a candid view of academic life along with the tools and network to support their success. Each workshop brings together a select cohort of diverse engineers for three days of learning and interacting with peers and mentors. Application deadline is June 15, 2018.

Join the UCSB Library for a talk by Johanna Drucker, a Breslaur Professor of Bibliographical Studies in the Department of Information Studies at UCLA. Dr. Drucker's talk will assess the challenges of appropriating visualization methods from natural and statistical sciences for use in digital humanities, and will outline a set of proposals for alternatives.

Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) will assemble a diverse group of 20-25 leading change agents, aged 32-45, from around the world to participate in its unique seven-week program. Fellows represent all professional sectors and hail from any number of careers, from journalism to the military to higher education to private corporations to the theater and beyond. Application deadline is June 15, 2018.

The Princess Grace Foundation is dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging artists in theater, dance, and film. Categories of awards include Playwriting, Theater, Dance Performance, Choreography, Film, and Animation. Next deadline is June 1, 2018.

The Graduate Division is excited to announce a brand-new addition to the staff of the Graduate Student Resource Center! Robby Nadler joins the team as our first-ever Graduate Writing Specialist, a full-time position devoted to expanding and improving graduate writing support on our campus. Read on to find out more about how Robby is working to support graduate students here at UCSB.

Come join Continental for some good eats and casual conversation with several of their team members, while working on the solution to the Rubik's cube!

If you are planning to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2019-20 grant cycle or want to learn more about the program, join us for an information session on May 31. This session will cover types of grants, the components of a Fulbright application, tips for putting together the best Fulbright application possible, and the campus interview process.

In this second professional development series summer mentor preparation workshop on May 31, facilitator Dr. Jens-Uwe Kuhn will provide a brief introduction to mentoring goals, aligning expectations between mentors and mentees, and strategies for day-to-day managing of a summer research intern project and making it a successful experience for both you and your intern.