UChicagoGRAD is here to help; register now for events like our Writing Workshops, NSF GRFP and Fulbright Information Sessions, Academic Job Market Summer Camp, and one-on-one fellowship, oral presentation, and career advising…

UChicagoGRAD offers a range of services and resources to enhance the ability of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to navigate their careers at UChicago and beyond. Schedule a one-on-one advising session now and register for our upcoming and summer 2019 events:

Careers: UChicagoGRAD’s advising team is dedicated to guiding graduate students and postdocs toward professional satisfaction in academia, industry, non-profits, and government.  Meet with our GRAD Talk team to build your public speaking or interviewing skills, a UChicagoGRAD career advisor to discuss your options and receive practical next steps to guide you through the career exploration process, and sign up with a fellowship advisor to map out a plan for applying for fellowships.

Academic Job Market Summer Camp

July 15-19, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00/1:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Are you planning to apply for academic jobs this fall?  Put your best foot forward by attending UChicagoGRAD’s Academic Job Market Summer Camp.  You’ll receive advice from UChicagoGRAD and Chicago Center for Teaching advisors as well as faculty from UChicago and other area institutions.  You’ll also have opportunities to hone your documents and interview skills. RSVP for each session in GRAD Gargoyle

• Monday, July 15: Introduction, Hiring Committee Panel, CV Best Practices, International Academe
• Tuesday, July 16: Cover Letters, Research Statements (STEM and HUM/SS), Getting a Postdoc
• Wednesday, July 17: Teaching Statements and Portfolios, Diversity Statements, Navigating Identity
• Thursday, July 18: Interview Best Practices, Campus Visits, Creating a Scholarly Website
• Friday, July 19: Job Document Working Groups and Lunch Discussion

Diversity and Inclusion: GRAD Diversity & Inclusion leads efforts within UChicagoGRAD to create, sustain, and coordinate practices throughout the University that support the academic, scholarly, and career development of graduate students and postdocs from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups; and all graduate students and postdocs in incorporating diversity in their scholarly lives.

Faculty Recruitment to Enhance Diversity at Liberal Arts Colleges
Thursday, May 16th, 12:00 pm, UChicagoGRAD HQ
The LADO consortium comprises 28 liberal arts colleges with an interest in actively recruiting talented and diverse faculty members, and C3 consists of four liberal arts colleges and four research universities that seek to advance innovation and transformation in higher education by investing in faculty from underrepresented groups. Faculty and administrators from several liberal arts colleges representing LADO and C3 will visit campus to meet with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across a wide variety of disciplines. Graduate students and postdocs are encouraged to participate even if they are not currently looking for a faculty position—learn now how to prepare yourself for later. Lunch will be provided. RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle > Events > GRAD Events

Fellowships: UChicagoGRAD offers assistance for students navigating the complex process of applying for competitive fellowships. Meet with a fellowship advisor to identify the right funding opportunities for you or to get assistance with your application.

                Preparing your application for the Fulbright U.S. Student program:

• Fulbright Statement of Grant Purpose Workshop for Masters students: May 17, 2-3pm, UChicagoGRAD, RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle > Events > GRAD Events
• Preparing for Fulbright and other Research Abroad Fellowships for PhD students:  May 21, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, UChicagoGRAD, RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle > Events > GRAD Events

Preparing your application for the NSF GRFP: additional events, dates and times will be added soon…

• Decoding the NSF GRFP Program Solicitation: June 20, 3:30-5pm UChicagoGRAD, RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle > Events > GRAD Events
• NSF GRFP Personal Statement Writing Workshop: July TBD, UChicagoGRAD, RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle> Events > GRAD Events
• NSF GRFP Personal Statement Writing Workshop: July TBD, UChicagoGRAD, RSVP in GRAD Gargoyle> Events > GRAD Events