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Come find out more about ImaginePhD in our info session just for graduate students! ImaginePhD is a newly launched online career exploration tool designed specifically for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars in humanities and social sciences.

Join us for a November 1 informational session with the UCSB Office of Research to find out what you need to know when preparing your human subjects protocol. This seminar also helps satisfy the Responsible Conduct of Research training requirements for federally funded projects.

Join us for our Fall Communication Skills Series, featuring workshops on "Interpersonal Communication Skills for Ph.D.s" and "Thinking on Your Feet: Improv Skills for Interviewing." Space is limited, so sign up today!

If you're applying for a teaching-focused academic job, you will almost certainly be asked to provide a teaching philosophy. So what is it and how do you even begin to describe your own philosophy? Come to our workshop to find out!

The academic culture of the university can be intimidating, but navigating the institution is not impossible. Come to this session to learn about important academic requirements as well as social and cultural expectations you will face in graduate school.

Join us for a workshop to help you learn how to maximize these two important online platforms during your non-academic job search!

Whether you're working on your first seminar paper, putting the ​finishing touches on your dissertation, or just trying to catch up on some grading, the Graduate Writers' Room is ​here for you. ​Write alongside your fellow graduate students, all while enjoying free snacks and the best coffee on campus!

When preparing to go on the academic job market, a well-crafted CV is a must-have to help you stand out in a large crowd of applicants. Join us for a workshop on the do's and don't's of creating a CV for academic and research-focused industry positions.

This workshop will feature info about budgeting resources, job rules for international students, finding teaching assistant positions, current funding opportunities for international students, and an international student panel.

Be sure to mark your calendars for all of the fabulous fall programming from the Graduate Student Resource Center. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for our ​first Lunch & Learn ​of ​the quarter, featuring talks by graduate students in East Asian Languages & Cultures and Chemistry! Feed your mind and stomach while socializing with grad students across the campus.

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.

If you're applying for a teaching-focused academic job, you will almost certainly be asked to provide a teaching philosophy statement. So what is it and how do you even begin to describe your own philosophy? Come to our workshop to find out!

Join us for our last Lunch & Learn ​of the summer, featuring talks by graduate students in Communication and Ecology, Evolution, & Marine Biology! Come enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with and learn from grad students across the campus.

The Graduate Student Resource Center will be hosting a workshop on writing a research statement for an academic position. We will cover methods of organizing experience, types of content to include, and the tone you should set in your statement.

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.

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.

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

If you're applying for a teaching-focused academic job, you will almost certainly be asked to provide a teaching philosophy statement. So what is it and how do you even begin to describe your own philosophy? Come to our workshop to find out!

The Graduate Student Resource Center will be hosting a workshop on writing a research statement for an academic position. We will cover methods of organizing experience, types of content to include, and the tone you should set in your statement.

On Tuesday, October 31, Academic Advisors from the Graduate Division will be available to meet with students individually to conduct formatting pre-checks and answer questions about the process of filing a master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation, or DMA supporting document.

Join us for a panel discussion where you will hear from advanced graduate students about the subtle and not-so-subtle workings of race, class, gender, and sexuality in the academy.

This special funding workshop will cover strategies for finding money for research abroad, including information about different agency-based or country-specific opportunities for funding.

The Graduate Student Resource Center will be hosting a workshop on writing a research statement for an academic position. We will cover methods of organizing experience, types of content to include, and the tone you should set in your statement.

Welcome back to fall quarter! ​Many funding deadlines are coming up soon, so it's important to have a plan of action. Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop to understand funding cycles, databases, listervs, and resources so you can make the best possible plan for applying for fellowships!

We are in the midst of the academic job hiring cycle, and one of the most important documents you can prepare is your academic cover letter. Come get tips and feedback on how to write an effective one! Space is limited for this workshop, so please RSVP.

Join the Graduate Division for an informational session about applying for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Interested graduate students from all disciplines – including STEM, social sciences, and the humanities – are encouraged to attend.

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 get over the first application hurdle and on to an interview!

Two Finding Funding Workshops will be help in San Clemente Villages Graduate Apartments in September. Sign up now to get a head start on upcoming Fall Quarter funding announcements!

When entering the non-academic job market, having relevant job experience is just as important as your degree in setting yourself apart from other applicants. This workshop will cover how to find and pursue job and internship opportunities that can be done alongside your graduate work.

If you missed any summer Finding Funding workshops or need a refresher, come to our next Finding Funding Workshop on Wednesday, August 23, where we'll cover UCSB financial resources, fellowships, and external funding.

When preparing to go on the academic job market, a well-crafted CV is a must-have to help you stand out in a large crowd of applicants. Join us for a workshop on the do's and don't's of creating a CV for academic and research-focused industry positions.

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.

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.

The next installment of our ever-popular Lunch & Learn series is just around the corner, featuring talks by graduate students in Global Studies and Chemistry. RSVP today to secure your spot and a free lunch!

Does your work have a focus on global issues or international populations? Then attend this Financial Literacy workshop and learn about agency-based and country-specific opportunities for funding, as well as funding for conference travel!

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.

Summer is here and the fun continues with our ever-popular Lunch & Learn series! Come enjoy free lunch and two cool talks by grad students in ​Earth Science and Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology.

If you are planning to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2018-19 grant cycle or want to learn more about the program, join us for an information session on Tuesday, July 11.

Attend the Finding Funding Workshop to get a refresher on strategies for finding funding besides just searching databases. Get information on which resources are best for your field of study and create simple tasks that reduce the anxiety of looking for money.