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Do you want $34,000? Would you like a prestigious honor on your CV? Are you a​n undergraduate thinking about graduate school or a 1st year graduate student in STEM or the social sciences? Are you a U.S. citizen, national resident, or permanent resident? If you answered yes to all these questions, then you should consider applying for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

Check out this brand-new UCSB series on grad student and postdoc professional development experiences funded by the Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Program. This week's featured video is by Neil Zhang, a graduate student in the Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) department, who attended a biotech industry conference. Read on to watch the video and learn more about the IPS program!

Stanford PRISM (Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine) is an opportunity for select late-stage graduate students from diverse backgrounds to come to Stanford for a recruitment weekend, interview with potential mentors, and get the inside scoop on postdoctoral training at Stanford. Application closes September 15!

Have you been meaning to update your resume but don't have the time? Do you want to learn how to stand out from the crowd? Join us for this online workshop to learn tips and techniques that will help you craft and strategically target your resume. Use the time to actually workshop and update your resume with expert help.

McKinsey and Co., one of the top consulting firms in the world, is hosting a webinar on Aug 27th for prospective applicants working towards a master's degree, or PhD graduating in 2021 or 2022, with an engineering or business background. Get to know McKinsey’s Asia Operations Practice, interact with their operations consultants, and learn about their McKinsey journey. Read on for more info!

Check out this new proposal development program with the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) that will help you craft your submission for the International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) program. The IDRF program is open to graduate students in the humanities and social sciences and supports between 6-12 months of research conducted outside of the United States. Apply by August 21st!

The UCSB Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for its Funding Peer Advisor position to begin employment in Summer 2020. The Funding Peer educates and advises UCSB’s graduate students about internal and external funding opportunities as well as personal finance matters. The position runs through the 2020-21 academic year and is renewable for subsequent years. Applications are due today!

Come cook with Health & Wellness on Wednesday, August 12th at 6:00pm live on Zoom! In this graduate student-only workshop, learn how to soak, slice and marinate your way to an easy summer dish. Reserve your spot today!

The University of California Graduate and Professional Council (UCGPC) is inviting applications for the paid positions of Director of Legislative Affairs, Director of Campaigns, and Director of Outreach. The UCGPC is the graduate student body that advocates for the interests of all graduate students from the UC system. The positions are paid $200 per month and offer a wealth of experience in supporting student advocacy and understanding the UC bureaucratic system. Applications are due TOMORROW, August 7. Read on for more details!

Are you feeling like you just can't get anything done with everything that has been going on recently? Read on for tips from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community. Membership (free for UCSB students!) provides several forms of professional support to help combat common problems academics face - find out more here.

WriteNow Fall Session Beta is an online support platform designed to help keep grad students and postdocs accountable so that they can achieve their big academic milestones. Read on for more info about this program and how to sign up. Registration closes August 14.

Are you looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia? Your cover letter may very well be your ticket into that world. But many grad students may not know how to present themselves and their experience in a way that connects with non-academic employers. This workshop on August 11th will explore important techniques that will help you expertly craft and strategically target your cover letter.

Join us for Lunch & Learn, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other grad students and hear talks by students in Linguistics and ​Chemical Engineering. While we won't be able to share pizza in person, all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a $15 Target gift card.

Join Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity for a panel discussion about accessing health care for trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming and questioning students at UCSB! The discussion will cover mental health, sexual health, transition-related care, and much more. The panel is open to all. Read on for more details!

Are you interested in applying to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program? The UC Santa Barbara campus deadline is August 28, 2020. Read on to find out how to get the resources and support you need!