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The 2023 Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program is now accepting applications. The Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship provides funding for PhD candidates to conduct research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. Apply for the internal campus review by April 11!

The deadline is approaching for the University Scouts Program, a new initiative by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in collaboration with the College Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO). The mission of the program is to help college and university start-up founders grow and succeed with the power of AWS technology and partner services. Applications due Feb 24.

Next week, UCSB Arts & Lectures welcomes acclaimed materials scientist and science communicator Dr. Ainissa Ramirez. On Feb 22, Dr. Ramirez will host a lunch and learn session on the topic of “Diversity in STEM.” On Feb 23, Dr. Ramirez will deliver an illustrated presentation on the impact of women and people of color in science and engineering. Both events are free.

UCSB's Center for Black Studies Research (CBSR) has a number of events coming up over the next few weeks, and you are invited! Read on for more info about each of these opportunities.

The UCSB Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Group offers free tax preparation to people who make $67,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their tax returns. Visit their website for frequently asked questions or schedule an appointment for help with tax preparation.

Next Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 3-4pm, UCSB's Instructional Development will be hosting "Strategies for Equity-Minded Mentorship," a workshop where you can learn about best practices and resources for equity-minded mentorship, and reflect on what kinds of academic mentorship you can provide, in terms of supporting academic excellence or helping students navigate the academic ecosystem.

The Public Domain Players (PDP) theatre company is hosting an informational session to recruit more people, especially graduate students, and to talk about their upcoming season. This session will be held on this Thursday, Feb 16 at 6:30pm in the Early Modern Center (South Hall 2510). Join the Artistic Directors to learn more about this opportunity to get involved in the theatre arts!

Are you looking for experience in project management outside the university? The PIPELINES program employs UCSB graduate students as mentors to teams of undergraduate & community college STEM students working with Naval-based research projects. All graduate mentors will earn $800. Read on for more info!

Are you interested in a career as a dynamic, socially engaged humanist within or beyond the academy? If so, the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center invites you to attend an upcoming information session about the Public Humanities Graduate Fellows Program, coming up February 22 & 23. Lunch and refreshments will be provided!

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) recently announced the new Leading Edge Fellowship. The Leading Edge Program provides one-year fellowships to recent humanities PhDs as they pursue projects that promote social justice in their communities. Apply by March 15, 2023!

Apply now to three incredible opportunities offered by the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center! Each fellowship carries a stipend of $7,000, with payment of full resident-level fees and health insurance for one quarter of the academic year. The IHC Dissertation Fellowship open until April 17, 2023. Apply now!

The Graduate Student Resource Center has a list of writing support services offered by the Graduate Division as well as a list of editors for hire to connect students with potential third party editors for various writing projects. Read on for more info about these services and how to take advantage of them.

Over the last month, the GSRC has hosted a number of workshops teaching public speaking and presentation skills, and most of the facilitators have made their workshop's materials available to the UCSB community. These are valuable resources whether or not you are presenting in the 2023 Grad Slam Showcase. Read on for links!

Universities Research Association is seeking applications for paid Summer Fellowships for graduate students in 2023 at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL). This program provides research experience in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that support SNL's Research Foundations. The application deadline is January 31.

Registration is now open for the Academic Laboratory Management & Leadership Symposium (ALMLS). The course is designed to equip postdocs, junior faculty, graduate students, and research staff in the biomedical, physical and life sciences with the professional competencies to lead innovative and productive research programs. Discount registration open until February 3!