Grad Student Opportunities

• 2024 Tax Year Webinars

  It is tax season (tax filing must be completed by April 15th) and the process of filing can be intimidating. Fortunately, the UC Office of the President (UCOP) has partnered with Ernst and Young, LLC to provide information on tax filing basics for domestic graduate students and post-doctoral scholars. CLICK HERE to access the links to the webinars.

  [International students and scholars, please go to the UCR International Affairs website: Employment and Taxes.]

• UCR Graduate Symposium - Abstracts Due 3/10

  

  https://graduate.ucr.edu/gradsymposium

• Dance Your PhD Contest - Due 3/28

  Science Dance Your Ph.D. contest

  The party is just getting started when the dreaded question comes: “So, what’s your Ph.D. research about?” You launch into the explanation, trying to judge the level of interest as you go deeper. It takes about a minute before someone changes the subject.

  At times like this, don’t you wish you lived in a world where you could just ask people to pull out their phones to watch an online video explaining your Ph.D. research through interpretive dance?

  You do live in that world! Not only can you have such a video, you can win vast sums of money (OK, modest amounts), achieve geek fame on the internet, and be recognized by Science for your effort. This is the 17th year of the “Dance Your Ph.D.” contest run by AAAS and Science, and now sponsored by the artificial intelligence and quantum technology company SandboxAQ. (Thanks to our sponsor we also have a special non-Ph.D focused category on AI research and quantum science.)

  Prizes: Category winners receive $750. The overall winner receives an extra $2000 and a spot on Dancing with the Stars! OK, we can’t actually do that second thing.

  How to enter

  1. Turn your Ph.D. thesis into a dance.
  2. Post the video on YouTube.
  3. Send us the link by 28 March 2025.

  The rules

  1. For the normal categories, you must have a Ph.D., or be working on one as a Ph.D. student. For the special AI/Quantum category, the dance does not need to be based on a PhD thesis.
  2. Your Ph.D. must be in a science-related field (see FAQ).
  3. You must be part of the dance (see FAQ).
  4. The complete and official rules apply and can be found here.

  Submission deadline: 28 March 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time

• The Stories We Tell Writing Workshop - apply by 4/8

  

  https://events.ucr.edu/event/applications-open-the-stories-we-tell-writing-workshop

• The 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award Cycle is open
  Fulbright: https://gwc.ucr.edu/fulbright-us-student-program#ucr-workshops-consultations

   
• Spring Break Write-A-Thon

  https://gwc.ucr.edu/programs/dissertation-support/write-a-thon

• UC-LEND Training Programs

  The UC-LEND Training Program application for 2025-2026 is now open. We would like to request that the following information and attached flyer about this opportunity be passed along to any interested students or student listservs. Thank you so much! 

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  The University of California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (UC-LEND) Training program has opened its applications for the 2025-2026 Fellowship opportunity!  

   

  We welcome applications from graduate and undergraduate-level students as well as community practitioners and providers who are motivated to learn about neurodiversity in an interdisciplinary environment. Applicants are not required to have previous experience working with the neurodiverse populations, and we strongly encourage those with lived experience to apply! 

   

  Interested in learning more? Attend an information session! 

  Monday, February 24^th, 2025 at 12:00 PM - Register Here 

  Monday, April 7^th, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Register Here 

   

  For more information about application requirements, please see the attached flyer or our Website. Questions? Feel free to contact us via email at uc-lend@mednet.ucla.edu. 

   

  Best regards, 

  UC-LEND Training Programs

  UC-LEND | UCLA Health, Medicine-Pediatrics Division

  For UC-LEND Clinic and provider-specific questions, please email: LENDCLINICADMIN@mednet.ucla.edu

  

   

  
   

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• You're invited: LIT Careers - Ignite 2025 - "Careers Reimagined"

  

  LIT Careers: Ignite 2025 – Careers Reimagined • April 22-25, 2025 • Free

  Join Us for LIT Careers Ignite 2025, a free, transformative virtual conference from April 22–25, 2025, exploring the future of work, learning, and opportunity in an AI-driven world. Featuring dynamic webinars, insightful panels, and expert speakers, this 4-day event will help you align your passions with emerging opportunities and thrive in an innovation-driven landscape.

  Featured Speakers

  Get inspired by thought leaders shaping the future of work, leadership, and AI-driven success!

  🔹 Dr. Ken Keis – Global expert on leadership, wellness, and life purpose. With over 3,000 presentations and 4 million words authored, his sessions will equip you with essential clarity and success strategies:

      Quest for Purpose: Why Meaning Matters – Explore traits of success, clarity strategies, and life tools.

      HR & Business Success – Unlock key skills for engagement, leadership, and high performance.

  🔹 Gilda Alvarez – Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Coach, presenting "How to Survive AI in the Workplace" – a must-attend session on adapting and thriving in an AI-driven world.

  🔹 Edward Cruz – Global Executive Search leader presents "Navigating the Executive Job Market: Winning Strategies for 2025," offering insider insights on securing top leadership roles in today’s competitive landscape.

  🔹 Onyi Anyado – Futurist and Global Leadership Speaker explores "AI vs. Humans? The Era of Creative Distinction," revealing how to stand out in a workforce transformed by AI.

  🔹 Ezirim Chinedu Kennedy – Tackling AI for social good, his session "How Will Humanitarian Change-makers Achieve Indelible Impact with AI for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Communities" explores technology’s role in sustainable progress.

  🔹 Craig Rosen – Known as The Interview Whisperer, Craig has interviewed over 10,000 candidates and hired more than 2,000 employees. In his presentation, "Interview Prep Special Tips and Tricks," he shares proven techniques and insider strategies to help candidates build confidence, make lasting impressions, and ace their next interview.

  Last Call for Speakers:

  Whether you're an emerging voice or a seasoned speaker, we want to hear from you.   Share your expertise with our global audience of 300k+ subscribers.  Submit your session title, summary, and learning objectives by replying to this email. Webinars are 20–30 minutes, and panels run 45 minutes. Speakers participate on a promotional basis.

  Save the Date:

  LIT Careers Virtual Job Fair on Sept. 23–26, 2025 – Whether you’re a student, professional, or career changer, the LIT Careers Virtual Career Fair offers tools and connections to achieve your goals.

  What’s New with LIT Careers?

  Our platform now features 100K+ job opportunities, 300+ career-boosting courses, a resume builder, an interactive forum, access to tutors and mentors, dedicated in-house recruiters, personalized job placement services, and so much more. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for the next big thing, LIT Careers has everything you need to ignite your journey.   

  Stay Connected:

  Thank you for being part of the LIT Careers community. Together, we’re shaping the future of work and learning.

  – The LIT Careers Team

• Education Abroad Scholarships

  Education Abroad Scholarships

  Did you know that at least 25% of our students get scholarships to study abroad?

  Did you know that applying to multiple scholarships increases your chances of receiving funding?

  Did you know you can get up to $20,000 by applying for scholarships abroad?

  Did you know that the UCR Education Abroad office will help you with your essays? We'll host scholarship essay-writing office hours in Winter 2025 on Zoom (meeting link):

  • Help with Fund for Education Abroad scholarship essays: January 8 at 11:00 a.m.; January 16 at 11:00 a.m.; January 22 at 11:00 a.m.; and January 30 at 11:00 a.m. February 5 deadline!
  • Help with Gilman scholarship essays: February 6 at 10:00 a.m.; February 13 at 2:00 p.m.; February 20 at 10:00 a.m.; and February 27 at 2:00 p.m. March 6 deadline!
  • Help with UCR scholarships (Pollitt Study Abroad Fund, Rose Royal, EA Programs Scholarship) essays: Mondays at 3:00 pm on Zoom -  March 3, March 10, March 24, and March 31. April 1 deadline!

  RSVP here (optional).

  Timing

  If you are studying abroad during the summer, fall, or academic year, you will likely apply between February and April of that year. 

  If you study abroad in the winter, spring, or summer, you will likely apply from September through November. 

  We encourage you to read each scholarship description carefully for eligibility and deadlines. Good luck!

  Sample Essays by UCR Students

  Read sample award-winning scholarship essays written by real UCR students here. Two UCR students shared their Gilman-winning essays, and three shared their Fund for Education Abroad essays.

   

  Highlighted UCR Scholarships

  UCR Education Abroad Programs Scholarship 

  This scholarship supports UCR students participating in any UCR education abroad program. Please apply on MyUCRAbroad before the deadline.

  • Eligibility: Enrolled UCR students without prior study abroad experience. Students majoring in any field of study at UCR can apply for the UCR Education Abroad Scholarship, which is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Preferences for students with financial need, academic achievement (GPA), and under-represented students (e.g., veterans, community college transfer students, first-generation college students, and/or STEM majors). Note: If you are a graduate student, please talk to the UCR Graduate Division about your plans to study abroad and other funding opportunities.
  • Awards: $500 to $1,000.
  • Annual Deadlines:
    • April 1 (for Summer, Fall, and Academic Year programs). 
    • October 1 (for Winter, Spring, and Calendar Year programs).
  • Recommendation Letter: Optional. Not required, but recommended.
  • Essays: One.

  See also these UCR education abroad scholarships:

  • Teresa and Byron Pollitt Endowment for Study Abroad Fund 
  • Highlander Advisory Fund (HAF) Travel Grant

  Questions about this scholarship? Email educationabroad@ucr.edu.
  
  For more information please follow this link: Education Abroad Scholarships | International Affairs