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Do you want some good research karma? Researchers at the University of North Dakota are hoping you'll consider participating in this important survey about the faculty job market. Read on for more info and to participate!

To learn more about the academic culture and teaching opportunities at community colleges, the Graduate Division recently hosted a discussion with community college professors and professionals. These experts discussed the range of opportunities these schools offer. Read on to access a recording of the panel and some frequently asked questions.

Come learn how to develop proposals for the Graduate Student Summer Minigrants for Multidisciplinary Research on COVID-19 and its Impacts (MRCI). We will give a brief overview of the minigrant program and highlight the key elements in the call for proposals. We'll also walk you through what the review committee considers vital for a strong proposal. Read on for more info!

On May 19, join Instructional Development for a Virtual CCUT Information Session workshop.

On May 13, join Instructional Development for a Virtual CCUT Information Session workshop. If you are planning on pursuing an academic career and would like the opportunity to develop your teaching toolbox and distinguish yourself from other applicants, please come to the session to learn more.

UC Santa Barbara's Graduate Division would like to recognize the graduate student finalists of the 2020 New Venture Competition. Since its beginning in 1999, the UCSB New Venture Competition (NVC) has provided a unique opportunity for UCSB students to learn how to start a business. Read on for more info.

UC Santa Barbara's Health & Wellness team has developed a Graduate Student Wellness Resource Guide. The guide addresses everything from crisis support to basic needs. Read on to view the guide.

Applications are now open for the Graduate Student Internship Fellowship, which offers up to five $2,000-$2,500 scholarships annually to help graduate students explore career opportunities and gain valuable work experience while in school. Funds are awarded to students who demonstrate​ financial need as well as how their Summer or Fall 2020 work experience will be ​beneficial for their career trajectory. Applications are due by this Sunday, May 17th.

The fear and uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and being in quarantine away from friends and family can be overwhelming. Health & Wellness invites all grad students to join this May 20th workshop to learn how to use mindfulness practices to address these fears.

Nominations are open for two awards honoring graduate students who have distinguished themselves as mentors of undergraduates. Each of the six recipients will receive a $1,000 award. This year, there are important changes to the nomination process which should be reviewed carefully. The deadline to nominate is Monday, May 18, 2020.

Undocumented Student Services has a number of important resources available to support undocumented students at UCSB. Read on to learn more.

Don't miss the UC virtual career fairs! UCSB graduate students are invited to join 10 other University of California campuses for the first-ever Virtual Career Fair. Students from every major, discipline, and degree level will be participating in the career fairs in an exciting virtual setting. The STEM-focused Career Fair is on Tuesday, May 26th and the general Career Fair is on Wednesday, May 27th. Don't know what to expect from this virtual event? Check out our resources for how to prepare for the virtual career fair.

WriteNow Summer 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. Today is the last day to register!

In 1988, the late Mr. Karam Singh Maughan established an endowment to support graduate fellowships to be awarded to graduates or universities in a specific area of India and Pakistan for the purpose of pursuing graduate study at the University of California. Check your eligibility and submit your materials for consideration by May 15, 2020!

McKinsey and Co., one of the top consulting firms in the world, is hosting a series of diversity and inclusion webinars for prospective applicants. The series provides the opportunity for you to learn more about McKinsey and Co. as a firm and what they do, as well as get to know consultants and recruiters in each of their regions and practices. Read on to learn more about the webinars -- as well as a current job opening!