Graduate Student Resource Center

Supporting Graduate Students' Academic and Professional Success

Graduate Student Opportunities

Check out the following list of graduate student opportunities in funding, employment, professional development, and more! 

 

 

Grad Student Opportunities

  • GSA Conference Travel Grants

    The Graduate Student Association (GSA) provides conference travel grants to graduate students in good standing who are currently attending the University of California, Riverside to promote the presentation of original graduate student research done at UC Riverside. 

    Learn More and Apply

  • ATRI Student Summer Research Program

    Program Application Dates: January 5 – January 31, 2026 | Apply here.

    Program Dates: Monday, June 15, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026.

    The Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) Summer Research Program at the University of Southern California’s Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) is an eight-week, full-time, in-person, immersive, mentor-guided summer research training program. Students accepted to the program will work closely with and learn from an internationally renowned, multi-disciplinary team of scientists, researchers, and staff members at ATRI. In addition, students will participate in AD clinical trials focused lecture series, workshops, and team meetings to develop competencies in AD clinical trials research and trials operations, professionalism, effective science communication and presentation skills.

    The overarching goal of the program is to increase the number of highly motivated students who are interested in considering a career in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) clinical trials.

    All accepted students will receive a compensation of $25.00/hr and be expected to work 40 hrs/week. Students have the opportunity to gain direct experience through the following program tracks.
    GRADUATE STUDENTS TRACK

    This track is open to graduate students only. This track aims to introduce graduate students to career opportunities in AD clinical trials operations and further their professional experience. Students will be asked to complete a summer project with their assigned mentor in one of the following functional areas:
     

    • Biostatistics
    • Clinical Operations
    • Data Management
    • Informatics
    • Neuroscience Translational Research Division (Wet-Lab)

    https://atri.usc.edu/student-summer-research-program/

     

  • Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Program

    The GFD Program began in 1959 at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution with the aim of introducing a then relatively new topic in mathematical physics, geophysical fluid dynamics, to graduate students in physical sciences. It has been held each summer since and promotes an exchange of ideas among the many distinct fields that share a common interest in the nonlinear dynamics of rotating, stratified fluids.

    Fellowships

    Graduate students and researchers from a variety of fields who share a common interest in the nonlinear dynamics of geophysical fluids from the deep interior of the Earth, through the oceans, ice sheets and atmospheres share an intense ten-week research experience, and vigorous discussions of concepts that span different disciplines.

    An online Q&A webinar for students interested in applying for a GFD Fellowship will run in January 2026. Please sign up at this link.

  • Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program

     

    The program supports future generations of leaders in science, technology, engineering and math by providing scholarships for postdoctoral students from premier universities in the United States to do research at one of eight Israeli universities: Ariel University, Bar-Ilan University, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, University of Haifa, Weizmann Institute of Science, or Technion–Israel Institute of Technology. 

    Applications for 2026/27 will be accepted through February 15, 2026.

     

    Once the postdoc scholars complete their research in Israel, they are expected to accept faculty positions at top North American universities, strengthening the North American-Israel partnership by building on long-lasting relationships of mutual collaboration.  

      

    Please visit our web site to learn more about the programs: www.zuckerman-scholars.org 

  • Forefronts in Substance Use During Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Pediatrics
    April 12-17, 2026
    Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
    La Jolla, California

     FrSUDP3 is an annual research education program designed for medical and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, clinical and research professionals, and social workers with an interest in substance use during pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood.

     This NIH/NIDA-sponsored program provides conceptual education, expert-led discussions, and hands-on research training focused on studying pregnant individuals with or at risk for substance use disorders, as well as their neonates, toddlers, and children. The course also addresses the underlying mechanisms of SUD and therapeutic strategies to reduce associated harm.

     FrSUP3 convenes leading experts in substance use, pregnancy, neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), and related biomedical fields to deliver: 

    • Hands-on laboratory-based research training
    • One-on-one mentoring in scientific approaches and career development
    • Formal and individualized career development components to support independent research and career advancement

     Applications and details are available at https://pdc.magee.edu/. Questions may be directed to frontiers@mwri.magee.edu. The application deadline is February 22.

     Financial aid covering 100% of costs (tuition, lodging, meals, and airfare) is available.

  • University of California Alianza MX (Alianza MX) is pleased to announce the 2026 Call for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. 

     

    The primary objective of this program is to advance collaboration between the UC and Mexico through the professional development and academic training of postdoctoral researchers, who will complete two-year in-person residencies at a UC campus, hosted by a UC principal investigator. During our pilot last year, we selected five (5) fellows for fellowships at three (3) UC campuses. 

     

    This year, Alianza MX will provide up to seven (7) fellowships that include a funding award to cover the Fellow’s salary for 12 months at Level 0 per the terms of the UC-UAW Agreement for Postdoctoral Scholars. The UC Host will be responsible for any additional financial support provided to the Fellow, including salary paid above Level 0 in the first 12 months, salary paid at any level beyond the first 12 months, and all benefits coverage during the residency, as well as any adjustments to financial support that take effect after the start date.

     

    Applicants must have received their doctoral or terminal degrees from a Mexican institution of higher education or the University of California, and their proposals should be relevant to US-Mexico research collaboration. They must also apply with a Letter of Invitation from a UC Host. Alianza MX will accept applications to the program until March 2, 2026.

     

    Please see the Alianza MX website for more information: https://alianzamx.universityofcalifornia.edu/research-and-innovation/postdoctoral-research-fellowships/

  • Los Angeles Review of Books Publishing Workshop  

    June 22 - July 24, 2026: Online  

    Applications open January 1 and close March 15, 2026  

     The LARB Publishing Workshop prepares Fellows to succeed in careers in the ever-changing, seemingly inaccessible business of publishing. From June 22 to July 24, Workshop Fellows will learn from the industry professionals shaping print and digital publishing today. Previous speakers include Rebecca Saletan (Riverhead Books), Jamia Wilson (Penguin Random House), Adam Levy (Transit Books), Christie Henry (Princeton University Press), Lori Dorr (The Paris Review), Gerald Maa (The Georgia Review), and Dana Isokawa (The Margins/Asian American Writers’ Workshop), among many others.  

     In addition to participating in lectures and workshops featuring over 60 speakers, Fellows will have the opportunity to join one of two practical tracks dedicated to magazine and book production. These will culminate in the publication of our online magazine, LARB PubLab, or books of their own design. Fellows will also meet one-on-one in office hours with representatives of presses, magazines, and organizations of their choice.  

     This combination of practical skills, industry insights, and creative networks have helped Workshop Fellows start their own ventures or build careers in publishing. Since our inaugural program in 2017, alumni have gone on to jobs at journals, agencies, and presses such as Farrar, Straus and Giroux; BookEnds Literary Agency; Harvard University Press; Penguin Random House; Harper’s Magazine; Nature; Stanford University Press; the Getty Research Institute; the PEN/Faulkner Foundation; and many more.  

     The program is open to current graduate students, undergraduates completing their degree by December 2026, those who have recently graduated, and people with relevant experience and interest in entering the publishing industry. Need-based scholarships are available.  

     In keeping with our mission of accessibility, we regularly partner with colleges and universities to provide fellowships for their students to attend. The LARB Publishing Workshop is conducted virtually from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST. All sessions are recorded for Fellows who need to participate for part of the program asynchronously.  

     For more information and applications, visit our website.  

  • Be part of a dissertation research project which focuses on the social support experiences of Latina Ph.D. students to better understand how Latina scholars find and navigate support in both in-person and online spaces, and how their experiences shape their educational journeys. 

    Participants need to:

    • Be at least 18 years old
    • Identify as a woman (regardless of sex assigned at birth)
    • Identify as Latin/a/e/x, Chicana/e/x, or Hispanic
    • Currently in, or recently completed (within the last 2 years), a Ph.D. program in the U.S.

    Participation is completely voluntary and involves completing an online Qualtrics survey (about 45 minutes). All participants are eligible to win one of ten $25 gift cards whether the survey is completed or not. To participate or learn more, please scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click here.

    If you have any questions about the study or eligibility, please contact brincon@ucr.edu.

  • UCR Ballard Lab Research Study Opportunity
    The Ballard Lab is currently recruiting participants for a new fMRI study!
    This study involves a single in-person appointment at UC Riverside, Center for Advanced Neuroimaging, lasting approximately 3 hours (90 minutes inside the MRI scanner). You will receive $60 in Amazon gift cards after your session as compensation.
    Since the study takes place in an MRI scanner, to be eligible, you must be able to confirm all of the following:
    • NO metal in your body or history of working with metal fragments (e.g., machinist work)
    • NO metallic implants (e.g., pacemakers, aneurysm clips, shrapnel)
    • NO self-reported claustrophobia
    • You are an iPhone user
    • You are a frequent Instagram Reel user
    • You have NOT previously participated in Social Media Use (Study 2) on SONA
    If you meet all the above criteria and are interested in the study, please respond to ucrballardmri@gmail.com with your availability & phone number.
    We’ll go over a more detailed MRI safety screening and schedule your study appointment during the call. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions in the meantime.
    We’re excited about the possibility of working with you—thank you again for your interest!
     

  • Want to contribute to research and get paid? Do you enjoy self-reflection and talking about yourself?

    Participate in a paid research study at UCR! Receive $20 for a 2-hour computer task at our on-campus research lab. Must be 18 years or older and a fluent English speaker.

    CLICK HERE to sign up for a study session.

    Please direct all questions to ucr.memorymaps@gmail.com

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  • We are conducting a research study at UC Riverside titled: 

    “Caregiving and Academic Success: Examining the Dual Burdens of Minority Students on  Educational Achievement and Health Outcomes.” 

    The purpose of this study is to better understand the academic, financial, and health-related  challenges faced by undergraduate and graduate students who provide care for an ill, elderly, or  disabled family member, relative, or friend—including caring for children with special needs. By learning about students’ caregiving experiences, we aim to develop resources and inform campus  policies that better support student caregivers. 

    Who Can Participate? 

    • Any current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at UC Riverside

    • You can participate whether or not you are a caregiver—both caregivers and non caregivers are encouraged to complete the survey 

    What Does Participation Involve? 

    • Completing an online survey about your family responsibilities, health, financial  situation, and academic experiences 

    Time Commitment: 

    • The survey will take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete 

    Compensation: 

    • Participants who complete at least 75% of the required survey items will receive a $10  Amazon e-Gift Card via email as a token of appreciation within two weeks.  

    Voluntary Participation: 

    • Participation is completely voluntary and you may skip questions or stop at any time  without penalty 

    Confidentiality: 

    • Your responses are anonymous and will be kept confidential; no identifying information  will be linked to your answers 

    How to Participate: 

    • To participate, simply click on the link below to access the survey:

    https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8hMk0rP3BqUBfPo 

    If you have any questions or concerns about the study, please feel free to contact us: 

    • Principal Investigator: Chioun Lee  

    • Graduate Research Assistant: Tania Rodriguez, M.A. 

      • Email: ucr.callalab@gmail.com   

      • Phone: (951) 827-5278 (voicemail only; please leave your name and contact  information for a callback)