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NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education for a period of up to three years.​ Deadline is October 11.

Join us for our ​first Lunch & Learn ​of ​the quarter, featuring talks by graduate students in East Asian Languages & Cultures and Chemistry! Feed your mind and stomach while socializing with grad students across the campus.

The International Student Support Program (ISSP) is a free service to help UCSB's international students adapt to a new culture, support academic success, and discuss issues related to acculturation or homesickness.

Check out Instructional Development's Fall 2017 workshop series for graduate student Teaching Assistants and Teaching Associates. The first workshop is on Friday, September 29. Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your space.

João Gabriel Rabello Sodré believes it's never too late to change your career path. H​e closes out our series by sharing ​why he decided to pursue an MA in Global Studies ​here at UCSB. Read on to learn about ​his research interests in human rights, as well as his love of history and video games!

UCSB’s International Graduate Student Career Guide is now available for download. It outlines work eligibility, pursuing industry or academic careers after graduation, U.S. employer’s expectations, and more to help you move forward into various careers after graduate school.

Krista is excited to come back to academia after an almost 10-year break. She is an incoming Ph.D. in Education, focusing specifically on science education. Read on to learn more about ​Krista's research interests and her favorite things to do with her two kids.

The inaugural UCSB Graduate Career Guide is finally here and available for you to start using today! Pick up your FREE copy today in the ​Graduate Student Resource Center or check it out online at the Graduate Career Website.

If you are looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia, ​the resume and cover letter are your ticket into that world. This workshop will explore important techniques that will help you get over the first application hurdle and on to an interview!

Athith Krishna is an incoming Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Bangalore, India. Not only is he interested in researching semicondutors, but he is also a huge James Bond fan and was the youngest person to be invited to participate at the Mental Calculation World Cup.

Throughout the month of October, UC Santa Barbara will host a series called Diversity Matters that provides multilevel programming to faculty and staff in order to promote campus conversations around diversity and inclusion. Mark your calendar for the full list of fall programming.

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program provides an opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of Navy laboratory during the summer. Deadline is October 31, 2017.

The Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme offers students in the humanities the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford. Funding for tuition and housing available. Earliest application deadline is January 8, 2018.

The Woodrow Wilson Foundation awards dissertation completion fellowships for humanities and social sciences research. The deadline for the Women's Studies fellowship is October 15, and the deadline for the Charlotte W. Newcombe fellowship is November 15.

Even though Sarah Dunne grew up in Ireland, she has always been fascinated with U.S. history. She has an undergraduate degree in History and English Literature and a Master's in American Studies. Read on to find out how Sarah is finally fulfilling her dream of attending graduate school ​at UCSB.