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On April 8, join Instructional Development for a workshop on how to make your classroom more inclusive. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2020-2021? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on April 21 and learn about campus and external funding.

On April 8, join Instructional Development for a workshop on facilitating student interactions with TAs. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Exponent Engineering and Scientific Consulting is hosting a webinar for PhD students who possess strong communication skills and who are interested in joining their Materials and Corrosion Engineering Practice. The webinar is on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, from 11-11:45am PDT.

As members of the UCSB academic community adjust to the conditions of teaching, learning, and working remotely, the Graduate Division would like to remind graduate students of UCSB's partnership with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). Read on for how this resource can support you during this challenging time!

With the recent change of moving to remote learning, and with many companies moving to remote work, you may be wondering how this might affect your spring or summer internships. In this blog, Amanda Asquith from Career Services shares information about what you can do now and how you can be proactive in gaining internship experience.

UC Santa Barbara's Graduate Division would like to congratulate and recognize the 19 graduate students who received an NSF GRFP Grant and the 17 graduate students who received honorable mentions. Read on for the list of winners and to learn how you can put together a stellar application for next year's competition!

How do they do it? I'm talking about those graduate students who publish articles, conduct research, fly to conferences, and still find time to be caught up on every Netflix show. This workshop on April 16 will explore the type of time you have and how best to be productive with it (because not all time is the same when it comes to writing). Sign up today and learn how to maximize your writing productivity!

The UCSB Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Grant Program will continue to run for the 2019-20 cycle, with a few important modifications and updates. Read on to find out more about Meet & Eat events as well as instructions for prospective applicants and current awardees.

The UCSB Professional Women's Association awards a limited number of $200 book grants to non-traditional student(s) to help with purchasing textbooks and/or other academic materials needed. Non-traditional students include undergraduates over 24 and graduate students over 29 years old; students who are married or in a domestic partnership; and students who are parents or have dependents. Applications are due by April 3, 2020.

Attention grad students! If you are experiencing any difficulties accessing healthy food, safe and stable housing, or other basic needs currently or anticipate experiencing challenges in Spring 2020, please fill out this survey.

To help you think about navigating these coming weeks of working remotely, you are invited to view the Center for Bioengineering Faculty Panel (pre-recorded via Zoom Video): "Taking control of your quarter when the quarter feels out of control." Read on for more info.

Check out the Spring 2020 events and workshops offered by the Graduate Student Resource Center! Don't miss your chance to gain tips and tricks for online interviews, learn how to find funding, and overcome your writer's block. ​Mark your calendars and visit the Events page for updated information as events get closer.

Come sip coffee with other international grad students in this revolving, come-and-go-as-you-please socializing hour so we don't forget how to be humans in real life!

Spring Quarter usually marks the end of the academic year, but finding funding is a continuous process! Check out this sample of upcoming deadlines of funding opportunities for postdoctoral, doctoral, graduate, research, and other short-term awards or travel grants. Various deadlines listed. Consult websites for current details and application information.