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UCSB’s Office of Judicial Affairs seeks to hire a Graduate Assistant who is responsible for processing low-level student conduct matters. Interested students should submit the application as soon as possible.

Writing a grant proposal is a fundamental part of the research life. In this workshop led by Writing Advisor Kyle Crocco, you will analyze a successful grant proposal and then learn how to write your own proposal, including the mechanics, organization, and what content to include or exclude.

All international graduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars are invited to attend the first-ever UCSB International Graduate Student Appreciation Reception. Come socialize with fellow students and scholars over food, drinks, and celebrate International Education Week.

If you are traveling to present your research at a conference, be sure to read up on recent changes to the Graduate Student Association's $200 conference travel grant award.

The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship offers up to four-year fellowships with full tuition, fees, stipend, and funding towards annual health insurance. Deadline is December 31, 2017.

The Explorers Club is deeply committed to supporting the fieldwork of serious researchers and offers exploration grants to graduate students and postdocs to support exploration and field research for those who are just beginning their research careers. Deadline is November 13, 2017.

Are you interested in finding funding for a non-academic internship or job opportunity? Come to our info session to learn about the UCSB Graduate Student Internship Fellowship and how to create a ​competitive application for the $2,000-2,500 fellowship ​awards.

The Ford Foundation offers prestigious fellowships designed to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties. Join us for two upcoming information sessions on November 8 and 13 to help you understand the Ford Foundation Fellowship and build a strong application.

The quarter is halfway over but funding opportunities and deadlines are still current, especially if you seek funding for 2018-2019. Start your planning now by attending the next Finding Funding Workshop!

Check out UCSB Ph.D. student Nancy Scherich's winning video submission in the Dance Your Ph.D. competition, where she explains her mathematics research using interpretive dance and aerial silks. Congratulations, Nancy!

The NPSC Graduate Fellowship is intended to support and increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in the physical sciences and related engineering fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool. Application deadline is November 30.

Want to capture the reader's attention and encapsulate your research concisely? Learn how at the Introduction and Problem Statement workshop led by Writing Peer Kyle Crocco.

Calling all Teaching Assistants! Join us for a hands-on workshop on November 13 that will explore common challenges that arise from teaching sensitive topics such as identity, politics, and violence.

Ready to recycle that old t-shirt into something more useful? Come out to Health & Wellness' next grad event on November 7! You bring the t-shirt and they will provide FREE LUNCH and the tools to transform your shirt into a shopping bag. Pre-registration is required, so be sure to sign up today!

The Global Religion Research Initiative invites applications from early-career scholars conducting social scientific study of contemporary global religions, especially religions in the “global south" (i.e., not the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe). The deadline is December 18, 2017.