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Join us for Lunch & Learn, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other grad students and hear talks by students in Psychological and Brain Sciences and English. 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.

Question: What do the vast majority of UCSB's GRFP winners have in common? Answer: 90% participated in the GRFP Success Series. Improve your chances of winning by attending our writing workshop that breaks down the two GRFP statements by not only explaining what evaluators look for but also providing you with a framework to write these statements.

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 Sandy Fogg, a graduate student in the Bren School, who attended a seaweed aquaculture workshop. Read on to watch the video and learn more about the IPS program!

The Michigan Society of Fellows is currently seeking applications for postdoctoral appointments beginning in 2021. Fellows are appointed as Assistant Professors in appropriate departments and as Postdoctoral Scholars in the Michigan Society of Fellows and receive a $60,000 stipend annually. Read on for more info and to apply! The application deadline is September 15, 2020.

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!

The Mellinchamp 21st Century Global Dynamics faculty cluster is hiring advanced UCSB PhD students for research fellowships related to the specific themes for this Fall: 1) Gender and Islam and 2) Globalization studies and Sociology. Apply by 5:00PM on August 31, 2020!

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!

Are you an innovative scholar who aspires to conduct research in Israel and join the Fulbright family? The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF) plans to award eight grants to U.S. postdoctoral scholars who seek to pursue research at Israeli institutions of higher education. Grants are open to all academic disciplines and support programs of work in Israel for up to two academic years. Apply by September 15, 2020.

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!