Grad Student Opportunities

• TADP Curriculum Design Institute

  TADP Curriculum Design Institute

   

  The Summer Curriculum Design Institute offers an intensive and collaborative learning experience for graduate student instructors. Participants engage in workshops led by experienced educators to develop innovative and effective teaching strategies. Through hands-on activities and peer feedback sessions, instructors will refine their teaching plans for this summer and beyond. By the end of the institute, participants will emerge with a well-rounded understanding of curriculum development principles ready to implement in their classrooms and syllabi.

  The Curriculum Design Institute will last one week (July 8-11, 9am-5pm), with morning instruction from GradSuccess staff and afternoon peer review and independent consultations tailored to the respective courses you are preparing. Applications for the CDI is now open! Please apply before June 13th. Here is the application link: https://form.jotform.com/231006736314043 

  Please email TADP Manager, Ashley Harlow, at ashleyha@ucr.edu with questions concerning the institute. 

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

   
• Max Planck-Weizmann Joint Postdoctoral Program - app due 6/26

  Max Planck — Weizmann Joint Postdoctoral Program

  The Max Planck Society (MPG), based in Germany, and the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS), located in Israel, present an exceptional postdoctoral program that enhances scientific collaboration and encourages interdisciplinary research. This unique initiative offers an extraordinary opportunity for talented researchers to engage in groundbreaking projects, benefit from the vast expertise of two prestigious institutions, and actively contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their respective disciplines. The program not only facilitates significant research advancements but also fosters a vibrant academic community, enabling participants to build essential professional networks across various scientific fields.

  https://www.weizmann.ac.il/sites/mpg-wis/

  Applications Due June 26, 2025

• Fulbright Israel Postdoc Fellowships - due 9/15

  Fulbright Israel: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for U.S. Citizens in All Disciplines
  Academic Years 2026/27

  Fellowships are open to researchers in all academic disciplines and support
  research programs in Israel for up to 20 months (two academic years).
   

  Benefits:
  • Stipend: $95,000 ($47,500 per academic year for two years)
  • Reimbursement of airfare expenses for Fulbright fellows (and spouses)
  • Partial reimbursement of children’s education expenses and fees

  Apply by September 15, 2025

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• GSA Conference Travel Grants

  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

• GloCal Health Fellowship - due 9/15

  The GloCal Health Fellowship is a 12-month, mentored research fellowship that provides aspiring global health researchers with outstanding interdisciplinary education and training in innovative research designed to improve health for populations around the world. Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fogarty International Center (FIC) and the UC Global Health Institute, the GloCal Health Fellowship supports awarded fellows from all 10 UC campuses as well as 22 affiliated sites across 18 countries.   The fellowship is designed for: US doctoral students, professional students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as foreign postdoctoral fellows from affiliated sitesin low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).   A 12-month mentored research fellowship, GloCal Health Fellowship has six principal components: Research project at 1 of 22 LMIC partner sites Mentorship – a strong, interdisciplinary mentored research experience Global health education – online or onsite courses Career development – to attain short-term goals and transition to the next stage 1- to 3-month U.S.-based training and mentoring for LMIC fellows Optional certificate in global health research   Fellowships begin in July 2026 and provide: 12 consecutive months stipend support Health insurance (for U.S. trainees) Modest research funding ($15,000) Travel costs to and from LMIC research site (U.S. trainees) Travel and living costs for U.S.-based time (LMIC trainees) Support for online courses   Questions? Please contact GloCal Health Fellowship Deputy Director: Kimberly Bale (kimberly.bale@ucsf.edu)

   

   

• 2024 Tax Year Webinars

  The process of filing taxes can be intimidating, so 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. This information will be available until October 15th, 2025 for those who filed for an extension.

  CLICK HERE to access the links to the webinars.

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