Grad Student Opportunities

• UCR Science to Policy Certificate Program - apps due 10/31

  

• 2026-2027 UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: Call for Applications - Deadline Nov 1st, 2025

  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 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 $69,073 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, 2025
  
  2026–2027
  
  Berkeley
  Davis
  Irvine
  Los Angeles
  Merced
  Riverside
  San Diego
  San Francisco
  Santa Barbara
  Santa Cruz
  
  More information:
  President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
  University of California
  
  visit online: ppfp.ucop.edu/info/
  email: ppfpinfo@berkeley.edu
• CA Breast Cancer Research Program Fellowships

  Fellowship Awards

  CBCRP is offering Fellowships and training opportunities to support the pipeline for breast cancer research.

  The recent changes to federal research priorities have opened gaps in breast cancer research and training in topic areas that scientists, advocates, clinicians, and policy makers identify as important for understanding, preventing and curing the disease. CBCRP recognizes that these federal re-prioritizations are undermining young investigators at a particularly vulnerable time in their career, therefore we are launching Bridge Funding Awards and re-instituting Full Fellowship Awards for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows in our 2025-2026 Call for Applications.

  We are offering three trainee award opportunities:

  • Bridge Funding for Fellows: Supports predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows whose federal fellowships have been prematurely terminated and are pursuing breast cancer research in California. $25,000 direct costs for up to 1 year. Due 10/30/2025
  • Predoctoral Fellowships: Students enrolled in a doctoral graduate program in California conducting breast cancer research and mentored by an established breast cancer researcher. Up to $60,000 stipend (plus partial tuition and institutional allowance) annually for up to 2 years. Due 1/15/2026
  • Postdoctoral Fellowships: Breast cancer researchers hired as postdoctoral fellows by a California institution and mentored by an established breast cancer researcher. Up to $70,000 stipend/salary (plus institutional allowance) annually for up to 2 years. Due 1/15/2026

  All fellows including those from groups underrepresented in breast cancer research and/or those who wish to pursue careers focused on questions on environmental contributors to breast cancer, health disparities and population-level prevention of breast cancer are encouraged to apply.

  In accordance with state and federal law, preference will not be given to trainees based on race, color, ethnicity, gender or national origin.  

  APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  To be eligible for these awards, fellows must:

  1. currently be enrolled at a California institution in a doctoral degree graduate program (terminal masters degree allowed for Bridge Funding only) or hold the position of postdoctoral fellow as defined by the institution
  2. work on a project that is focused on breast cancer in any of CBCRP priority areas. Review the CBCRP 2025-26 Cycle 32 Call for Applications for a full description of the priority areas.

  Call for Applications

  Bridge Funding For Fellows Applications and Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Letters of Intent must be submitted in SmartSimple, our grant application database, by the deadline in order to be considered. SmartSimple will be open for submissions on September 1.

  https://www.cbcrp.org/funding-opportunities/fellowship-awards/

• DOE National Labs Extended Research Residencies - due 11/5

  https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/SCGSR-Awards-and-Publications

• AHSIE Scholarships - due 11/10

  https://ahsie.org/scholarships

• UC Global Health Initiative Student Ambassador Program - due 11/12

  UC Global Health Initiative Student Ambassador Program

  The UCGHI Student Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for all current University of California and Charles R. Drew University students from various disciplines who are dedicated to personal and professional growth by representing UCGHI and global health on their respective campus.

  The program goals are to: 1) educate Ambassadors on global health issues with focuses on the subject areas covered by UCGHI Center for Planetary Health (CPH), UCGHI Center for Gender and Health Justice (CGHJ), and UCGHI Center for Health Workforce (HEAL); 2) facilitate community building with fellow students interested in global health across the University of California and Charles R. Drew University; 3) integrate cultural humility in global health and actively acknowledge and identify power inequities through collective dialogue; 4) connect students and faculty/staff across college campuses; 5) amplify student voices through UCGHI’s social media platforms; and 6) amplify professional growth opportunities and workforce skills building for student ambassadors such as student engagement opportunities and internship opportunities.

  The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 at 11:59 pm (PT).

• UCR University Teaching Certificate - App Due 11/16

  

  https://tadp.ucr.edu/university-teaching-certificate

• NIH Loan Repayment Programs - apps due 11/20

  NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) Application Cycle Opens on September 1

  NIH will begin accepting applications for the Extramural Loan Repayment Program (LRP) on September 1! Awardees can receive up to $100,000 in qualified educational debt repayment with a two-year award.

  To learn more about eligibility requirements, application dates, and the benefits of receiving an LRP award, be sure to visit the LRP website, check out our overview video, and attend one of our upcoming events:

  • October 7 – LRP Technical Assistance Webinar
  • November 6 – LRP Ask Me Anything Session

  Please note that the deadline to apply is November 20, 2025.

  www.lrp.nih.gov

   

• Laura Bassi Scholarship - due 11/28

  Laura Bassi Scholarship

  The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established in 2018 to provide editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every discipline, and the next round of funding will be awarded in Winter 2025:

   

  Winter 2025

  Application deadline: 28 November 2025

  Results: 8 December 2025

   

  All currently enrolled master’s and doctoral candidates are eligible to apply, as are academics in the first five years of full-time employment. Applicants are required to submit a completed application form along with their CV through the application portal by the relevant deadline. Further details, including previous winners, and the application portal can be found at: https://editing.press/bassi
• Liebmann Fellowship - apps due 12/8

  Liebmann Fellowship 

  The Will of Dolores Zohrab Liebmann created a perpetual charitable trust designated as “The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund” for the purpose of funding advanced education and graduate study grants, which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America.  The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowships are to be awarded only to candidates who have outstanding undergraduate records, have demonstrated a need for financial assistance, are citizens of the United States of America, are enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in the United States and have received baccalaureate degrees.

   

  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.

   

  The amount of each Fellowship will cover the cost of tuition only (no fees) and a stipend to be allocated towards room, board, living expenses, and income taxes.  The Trustee has set the stipend at $18,000 for this year. 

  Applications are due to the UCR Graduate Division on Monday, December 8, 2025. 

  Click here for more information

• Chateaubriand Fellowship - due 01/25

  The Chateaubriand Fellowship

  Applications are open from October 8th, 2025 until January 25th 2026. 

  The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding PhD students registered in a U.S. institution who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months. Chateaubriand fellows are selected through a merit-based competition, with expert evaluation in France and in the United States.

  The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Biology-Health for doctoral students aims to initiate or reinforce partnerships or joint projects between French and U.S. research teams.  
   

  The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. The HSS program targets outstanding PhD students enrolled in U.S institutions who seek to engage in research in France in any discipline of the Humanities and Social Sciences.  

  Learn More and Apply

   

• 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

• UCR Ballard Lab Research Study Opportunity

  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!

   
• Memory Maps research study at UCR seeking study participants

  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

  Brought to you by UCRSNL and UCR's Department of Psychology

• Seeking UCR Research Study Participants

  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  

    • Email: chiounl@ucr.edu

  • 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) 

• 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.]