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Graduate Student Opportunities

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

 

 

Grad Student Opportunities

  • University of California
    PRESIDENT’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

    CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
     
    THE PROGRAM. The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will advance the research excellence and public service missions of the University of California. Contributions may include leadership activities or public service towards increasing access to higher education and pursuit of academic careers. Examples may include mentoring, creating opportunities for access, or research focusing on underserved populations. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic and research careers the perspective that comes from their own educational background or their understanding of the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education in the United States.
     
    AWARDS AND APPOINTMENTS. Fellowships are awarded for research conducted at any one of the University of California’s ten campuses. The award includes a salary starting at approximately $71,491 depending on field and experience, benefits including health insurance and paid vacation/sick leave, and up to $5,000 for research-related and program travel expenses. Each award is for a minimum of 12 months and may be renewable for an additional term upon demonstration of academic/research productivity.
     
    ELIGIBILITY. Applicants must receive a Ph.D. or terminal degree from an accredited university before the start of their fellowship. Successful applicants must present documents demonstrating that they are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are encouraged to apply. All scholars interested in conducting postdoctoral research at any UC campus and pursuing an academic career at the UC are invited to apply.
     
    APPLICATION. Apply online at: ppfpapply.ucop.edu

     
    DEADLINE: November 1, 2026

  • The Supporting Promising Academic Researchers (SPAR) fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia invites postdoctoral scholars to apply for the SPAR Fellowship by Nov. 20, 2026.  

    The program is open to all postdoctoral scholars and seeks to attract promising researchers and educators whose many differences contribute significantly to CHOP’s mission.

    Applicant Eligibility

    • Candidates must be legally authorized to work or study in the US for the duration of the program.
    • Graduate students who will complete their PhD requirements by the fellowship start date
    • Postdoctoral scholars who have completed their dissertation within the last three years
    • Postdoctoral fellows who have been at CHOP less than one year at the time of application are eligible; candidates who are not currently at CHOP are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Interested applicants must submit a completed application package, including reference letters and a letter of support from the selected CHOP-based mentor, by Nov. 20. Start dates will be arranged in consultation with the faculty mentor to begin as early as July 2027.

    Fellowship Information

    • Offers a competitive salary ($67,000 in year one, increasing in $2,000 increments in years two and three) and benefits
    • Offers an annual allowance for travel ($2,000) and supplies ($4,000), and a one-time relocation allowance for external candidates (up to $5,000)
    • Supports the fellow to develop into an independent investigator, create their professional network, and understand the process of attaining independent funding
    • Includes a personalized mentoring component and career coaching to support fellows with
      various career goals
    • Provides workshops, seminars, and grant review support to prepare fellows for the next steps in their careers.

    CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

    Questions?

    Please contact resworkforcedev@chop.edu in the Unit of Research Workforce Development within the Office of Communities for Research, Education, and Workforce.

  • Dolores Z. Liebmann Fellowship

    The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund was established by the Will of Dolores Zohrab Liebmann and is administered by JPMorgan, Trustee. Mrs. Liebmann was the daughter of a prominent Armenian intellectual, writer and statesman and was married to one of the owners of a successful American business. She supported students and educational and charitable organizations during her lifetime. Mrs. Liebmann's primary concern, as expressed in her Will, was to attract and support students with outstanding character and ability who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen fields of study. The trustees welcome applications from students of all national origins who are United States citizens.

     Learn More and Apply 

  • Participate in an anonymous student survey to receive a $15 Amazon gift card for sharing your college smartphone experiences (for our mobile learning
     research project funded by the University of California). Find more information about our research on our Mobile Learning Spotlight website. 

    Questions? Contact us

    Many thanks for your participation,
    Mindy Colin, University of California Santa Barbara
    Samantha Eastman, University of California Riverside
    Alex Rockey, Bakersfield College
    Margaret Merrill, University of California Davis

  • The Immigrant Student Research Project, led by Dr. Kevin Escudero at Brown University, examines immigrant students' experiences across a broad range of graduate and professional degree programs.

    This survey seeks to understand the educational experiences of first- and second-generation immigrant students—including international students and students of all legal statuses—currently enrolled in graduate or professional degree programs. All responses will be collected anonymously to protect participant confidentiality.

    In this study, first-generation students are defined as those who were born outside the U.S., and second-generation students are defined as those born in the U.S. to at least one immigrant parent. 

    Students can access the survey using the following link:

    https://brown.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8w4MZoXQFwEYzlk

    Upon completion of the survey, participants will be entered into a raffle for one of 300 gift cards of $100 each. Students may also choose to participate in an optional Zoom interview for an additional $40 gift card (a prompt to sign up for an interview will be provided at the end of the survey).

    Data from the survey will be used to develop policy recommendations for university administrators, faculty, and staff to increase support systems for this student population. More information about the ISRP Lab and the aims of this research project can be found on our website. 

    If you have any questions, my research team and I can be reached at immigrantstudentproject@brown.edu and Brown’s IRB Office can be reached at IRB@Brown.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!
     
  • 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