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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.

If you are around Santa Barbara this summer, be sure to check out upcoming events and workshops from the Graduate Student Resource Center. Free pizza, snacks, and support are provided!

Need help looking for funding? Sign up for our next Finding Funding Workshop and get your questions answered all while enjoying free snacks!

Summer is here! Don't let the summer sun squash the progress on your writing. Come write alongside your fellow graduate students with free snacks and the best coffee on campus! Open July 3-September 7.

Ready to start financial planning this summer? Come join us on July 5 where we'll cover UCSB financial resources, fellowships, and external funding. Bring your laptop to learn how to navigate funding databases and sign up for funding announcements, all while enjoying free snacks!

Join us for the ​final Lunch & Learn event of the quarter, featuring talks by graduate students in ​​Music and Environmental Science & Management who will both be focusing on games, which is sure to be a lot of fun! Grab free lunch and socialize with your fellow grads.

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 Thursday, May 18.

Come learn how to maximize LinkedIn and Versatile PhD in order to look for non-academic jobs, network with potential employers, and connect with others in the professional domain. Be sure to bring your laptop in order to access and customize these digital tools during the workshop.

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.

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.

Rickie Smith from the Graduate Division's Academic Services unit will offer a newly formatted workshop on filing your dissertation/thesis on Monday, ​​May 8. Be sure to check out the new procedures on how to get the most out of this popular workshop!

Join Lisa Gates for a hands-on workshop that will breathe new life into your career potential. The work of SheNegotiates has been featured everywhere from NPR to the New York Times, so this event is definitely one you won't want to miss!

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.

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2017-2018? Attend any of the Finding Funding Workshops this quarter with Funding Peer Advisor Noreen Balos and learn about campus and external funding sources.

From big events to job search strategies to writing support – the Graduate Student Resource Center is here to help you make the spring quarter a success. Check out an overview of our upcoming events!

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.

Summer is almost here, which means that if you're planning to go on the academic job market this fall, it's time come up with a game plan. This workshop will provide an overview of the academic hiring process as well as information on how to prepare for this phase of your grad school career.

Want to capture the reader's attention and encapsulate your research concisely? Learn how at the Introduction and Problem Statement workshop led by Writing Peer Kyle Crocco.

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 first session of the 2017 Dissertation Write-In! Application deadline is Wednesday, May 31.

Find out what you can do right now to search for funding opportunities for the coming year. Current funding opportunities may be dwindling down for the spring but get a jump start before new postings arrive! Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop and make a money plan!

Lunch & Learn is back and better than ever! Come enjoy free lunch while filling your brain with cool research from your fellow graduate students. This month, we'll learn about French expatriates and free bound electrons.

The Funding Peer will be holding another Finding Funding Workshop to introduce grad students to financial resources on campus, fellowship opportunities outside of campus, and external funding databases. Bring your computer to search the funding databases, all while enjoying free snacks!

Spring quarter is well underway. Come write alongside your fellow grad students in the Graduate Writers' Room, featuring comfortable seating, snacks, and the best free coffee on campus! The Writers' Room opens ​Monday, April 24, in Student Resource Building Room 1103.

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.

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?

Do you ever wish you could talk with employers who only want to speak with graduate students? Well now is your chance! Join us for the first-ever Graduate Student Career Mixer to connect with employers specifically seeking to recruit graduate students and junior scholars for job and internship opportunities.