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For graduate student parents, it is crucial to find adequate support and resources for your family in order to thrive as a scholar. Whether you already have children or are planning to start a family while in grad school, UCSB has resources, support, and benefits to help you succeed.

The 2017-18 Legislative Liaison for the UCSB Graduate Student Association represents the interests of UCSB's graduate students and lobbies on their behalf. This position is a great opportunity for graduate students interested in legislation and student advocacy, and it comes with a $1,500 stipend.

Are you applying for a late-breaking academic position, or trying to get a head start on the fall academic job cycle? Come get tips and feedback on how to write an effective cover letter for academic positions! Space is limited, so please RSVP.

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 expertly craft and strategically target your resume and cover letter.

Are you in the middle stages of your dissertation and running into roadblocks? Do you need some new strategies and habits to help you finish up? Then apply for the second session of the 2017 Dissertation Write-In! Application deadline is Friday, August 18.

The Michigan Fellows Society seeks applicants for appointment to eight 3-year postdoctoral fellowships, which come with an annual stipend of $60,000. They especially welcome candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. Deadline is September 26, 2017.

The EuropaInstitut welcomes applications for three Visiting Fellowships with special focus on the topic area “Performing Knowledge: The Politics and Economics of European Studies.” The deadline for applications is Friday, September 1, 2017.

The American Educational Research Association offers research grants to scholars in a variety of disciplines, such as education, sociology, economics, psychology, demography, statistics, and psychometrics. Application deadline is August 31, 2017.

The Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences is hosting the City of Hope’s first annual Graduate Student Symposium on Thursday, August 31, in Los Angeles to foster communication among graduate students in Southern California. Registration is free and now open online.

This grant provides dissertation awards in all areas of research within the strategic priorities of the National Institute of Mental Health to individuals from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences research. Deadline is August 22.

The International Research and Studies (IRS) Program provides grants to conduct research studies to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields. Deadline is August 14, 2017.

August is here​, and it's time to get prepared for September funding announcements and get a jump start on fall funding opportunities!

The Environmental Protection Agency offers various funding opportunities for water research, with an upcoming deadline of August 15. You can also sign up for listings of future funding announcements from the EPA by visiting their website.

Diversity statements are becoming more and more common in the application process, especially for California colleges. But what is ​it and how do you write one? In this workshop, you will look at ​diversity statement examples and learn what you should include when writing your own.

Every second Monday of the month, the Museum of Natural History and Dargan's hosts an evening dining and lecture event called Science Pub. Speak at an event in 2018 and share your love of science and expertise with the community!