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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a highly competitive international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. In the 2020-21 award cycle, 21 students applied from UCSB, 4 were selected as finalists, 5 were selected as alternates, and 4 were selected as semi-finalists. Congratulations to these outstanding students!

The UCSB Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Programming Assistant. This position provides programming and resources that help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars develop the skills to become effective professionals in a variety of careers. The position runs through the 2020-21 academic year and is renewable for subsequent years. Applications are due by Sunday, May 10.

The UCSB Graduate Division is committed to supporting graduate students and postdoctoral scholars during these challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic. We greatly value your feedback on this short survey. It should take about 2-3 minutes to complete and your answers will be used by Graduate Division staff to respond to the ongoing needs of students and scholars. Please submit the survey by April 30.

The GSA COVID-19 Relief Grant assists graduate students who are experiencing sudden financial hardship due to the novel coronavirus. Examples may include, but are not limited to, loss of employment, medical expenses, sudden necessary travel, and other COVID-19 related expenses. The amount of an award ranges between $100 and $1000 depending upon individual circumstances.

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!

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.

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.

Please bookmark the Graduate Division's two FAQs for graduate students on COVID-19 impacts and provision of campus services. The FAQs will be updated regularly as events change.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency and further guidance from health officials, the Graduate Division team has decided to cancel the 2020 UCSB Grad Slam competition.

In light of the campus response to COVID-19, the Graduate Student Resource Center staff members and peer advisors will be working remotely in the coming weeks. We will be providing all of our regular services and support via email and Zoom calls. Find out more on how to connect with us!

While the Graduate Division offices will be closed to the general public, we will remain operational and continue to provide support to students, staff, and faculty. Please read on for more info.

We are continuing to keep this article updated with the latest developments and resources on COVID-19. Don't hesitate to reach out to the GSRC if you have any questions!

The Graduate Division will be closed to walk-in traffic and in-person advising. All of the filing and advancement deadlines for winter and spring quarter will remain intact, however, we will accept electronic submissions as described in this article.

UC Santa Barbara is currently organizing a number of trainings and workshops for instructors to move their classes to online instruction. Read on for more info!

Attention grad students! The graduate writers' room will stay open through March 19. However, due to staff working remotely, coffee and snacks will not be available. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at GSRC@ucsb.edu.

Kick-start your career on February 28-29! The annual Beyond Academia conference aims to prepare UCSB graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in all stages and disciplines to pursue a wide range of career options. Registration is closing on February 20, so sign up today!

Don't miss the opportunity to win fame and fortune! We're giving away over $15,000 in cash and prizes, including a grand prize of $5,000. Grad Slam is also a great chance to hone your presentation skills, publicize your research, and meet other cool graduate students doing interesting work. So come join the fun! The final deadline to register has been extended to this Friday, February 7.

Shira Minerd was recently hired as the Work-Life Resource Coordinator for all campus employees. She is available to assist with connecting graduate student employees to key services needed to pursue work-life integration and harmony. Read on to find out more about Shira and the types of work-life services she supports for graduate student employees.

Check out the Winter 2020 events and workshops offered by the Graduate Student Resource Center. Don't miss out on your chance to gain resources for tax season, craft your resume for non-academic jobs, and learn about the Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Grant Program​.

Eugene Riordan is the Graduate Student Assistant at the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD). Eugene's role is to support queer and trans graduate students in all phases of their education, advocate for and with them within UCSB structures, and partner with other campus groups to help queer and trans graduate students develop socially and professionally. Read on to find out more about Eugene and the RCSGD!