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

  • On April 15 at 2 p.m. in the University Theatre, Chancellor Hu will host Mr. Jack Dangermond, founder and president of Esri and one of the region’s most influential entrepreneurs, to speak on the science of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their transformative applications. In conjunction with his visit, the campus will also host the "Mapping the Future" Esri Innovation and Demo Day, showcasing the cutting-edge GIS work taking place right here at UCR.

    Jack and his wife Laura Dangermond launched Esri in 1969—well before personal computers, the internet, or smartphones—building a company around computer mapping and geographic data decades before most people imagined its possibilities.

    Following his remarks, we will sit down for a fireside chat about his journey building Esri and how artificial intelligence may shape the future of GIS. Conversations like this are part of the UC Riverside experience, where students learn in a research environment shaped by bold ideas and the innovators behind them.

    To reserve your seat, please register through this link. 

  • Join to learn about the exciting developments and growing impact of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at UC Riverside. Through a series of 3 workshops, get an inside look at how GIS is shaping:

    1. Research

    2. Policy

    3. Science

    4. Engineering

    5. Business

    6. And beyond!

     

    This free event is open to all UCR students and faculty and includes faculty research showcases and career conversations with industry experts.

    A great chance to learn how spatial thinking is transforming the future, and connect with industry leaders if it might be a complimentary path for your work or studies. Learn about new possibilities and gain a few new partnerships across campus. We’ll also have a table in the Rivera Arches with information and resources. Be sure to stop by. 

    April 15, 2026 | 10:00AM – 1:45PM

    Rivera Library, Room 140

     

     RSVP here. Space is limited, sign up today!

     

  • UCR STEAM Academy 2026 is looking for Faculty, Postdocs, and Graduate Students to design and teach high-impact, interdisciplinary courses for Middle School students this summer!

    Our goal is to use STEM as a tool for Social Good, using the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to solve real-world problems. We want instructors who can guide students through "productive struggle."

    Instructor Role: We are seeking experts to design and lead either a 4-day mini-course (2 hours daily) or a 1-2 hour workshop. Instruction should build new scientific knowledge through hands-on experiences that encourage critical thinking.

    Perks & Logistics:
    Compensation: All instructors receive a meaningful stipend.
    Dates: Session 1 (June 22 – July 2) or Session 2 (July 6 – July 17).
    Focus: Interdisciplinary topics connecting science and arts to society.

    Click here to apply.

    For additional questions, please contact MSI Coordinator, Liz Benitez, at elizabeth.i.benitez@ucr.edu.

     

  • In a joint effort between UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley, and UC Irvine, the UC Professional Development Modules for Teaching Excellence Project team is piloting a system-wide set of teaching and learning institutes. 

    In Spring 2026, we will offer both a 5-day institute and a 10-day institute focused on teaching with access in mind and exploring teaching and learning at the intersections. We welcome faculty, staff, graduate teaching assistants and associates to participate. Each institute includes:

    • Two meetings via Zoom (1 hour each).
    • Daily asynchronous content and activities (60–90 minutes per day).


    Teaching with Access in Mind

    • Dates: April 20-24, 2026
    • Zoom Meetings: April 20 & April 24, 10:00–11:00 AM
    • Description: Explore and apply principles of disability justice and neurodiversity awareness to teaching and learning practice.

     

    Teaching and Learning at the Intersections

    • Dates: May 12-21, 2026
    • Zoom Meetings: May 12 & May 20, 10:00–11:00 AM
    • Description: Examine and apply an intersectional framework to teaching and learning by considering multiple identities, systemic inequities, and environmental and social justice issues.


    The interest form to register can be accessed at the following link


    If you have any questions, please contact Project Manager Chris Collins via email at cjcollins@ucsb.edu.

  • Workshop: Unlock ACLS Grant Funding 

     
    April 2, 2026 | CHASS INTS 1111
     
     
    11:30-1:00 pm - "What can I do with a humanities PhD? An informal conversation." 
    2:00-3:30 pm - "ACLS 101: Programs and Tips." 
    4:00-5:00 pm - ”ACLS Grant Meetings.”
     
    Sign up now to participate in a day-long, in-person series of conversations with American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) program officers, Christopher Thornton and Nike Nivar Ortiz. Learn more about grant and fellowship opportunities and register for feedback sessions to discuss recent/upcoming ACLS grant proposals. Hosted by the UCR Center for Ideas and Society and the CHASS Dean’s Office.
     

     

  • The California Community College Internship Program (CCCIP) is a year-long program that provides qualifying graduate students interested in teaching the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience in a community college setting. Participating graduate students will receive mentorship from current community college faculty, focused training and professional development, opportunities for in-classroom observations and teaching experiences, and other experiences aimed at preparing students for a community college faculty career.

    CCCIP is open to UC Irvine and UC Riverside Ph.D. and M.F.A. students in all disciplines. Students must be enrolled full-time, be in good academic standing, and have advanced to candidacy before starting the program. Interns will receive a $7,500 fellowship for the summer, during which they will engage in specialized training focused on course design, inclusive teaching, and career development.

     

    Program Requirements

    • CCCIP Programmatic Requirements:
    • Attend community college site orientation (August, 2026; dates vary)
    • Completion of synchronous & non-synchronous trainings (July, 2026)
    • Meet with mentor at least four times over 2026-2027 academic year and discuss topics including tenure and review process at the community colleges
    • Observe 10 hours of community college classes over 2026-2027 academic year and complete observation reflection assignment
    • Lead one lesson/class meeting and complete teaching reflection assignment Draft teaching statement
    • Create a profile on the the California Community College Registry Attend department meeting & academic senate meeting Conduct informational interviews with two additional community college faculty
    • Internship commitment of at least two quarters, with fall quarter required.
    • Submission of an Individual Learning Plan that outlines all required and desired internship activities (e.g., observation hours, reflection assignments, informational interviews, etc.), prepared and reviewed by the intern and community college faculty mentor.
    • Enrollment in two to eight (2-8) units of internship or course credit at home institution per quarter of participation.
    • One-on-one check-in meeting with the CCCIP Coordinator (to take place in the fall quarter.)
    • Attendance at winter and spring quarter online cohort meetings.
    • Submission of post-program evaluations by both the intern and mentor.

    Application Process

    The application for the 2026-27 CCCIP cohort is open! 

    Applications will be reviewed based on perceived benefit participation will have on the applicant’s career goals, clear communication of why the community college setting is ideal for the applicant, and a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in and outside of the classroom. Students who do not have experience at a community college as a staff or faculty member are encouraged to apply.

    The application will request a variety of information about the applicant, insightful responses to three short-answer questions (max. 1,600 characters), an up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume, and support from their home institution advisor. 

    NOTE: Advisors will be sent a form for them to indicate their support of the applicant after the applicant has submitted their complete application.

    Questions about the CCCIP can be sent to cccip@uci.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!
     

  • 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.

  • 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