Resources for Graduate Students and Postdocs
- Academic Resources in Southern Califnornia
- Graduate Student and Research Offices
- Graduate Student and Postdoc Associations
- University Career Centers
- Grants and Fellowships
- Conferences
- National and International Associations
- Other Resources
Additional Resources have been compiled on the Publications and Links page.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Graduate Student and Research Offices
SDSU Division of Research Affairs (DRA)
SDSU provides an environment that fosters research and scholarship across all disciplines. The Division of Research Affairs (DRA) is the central University office with oversight of research management, regulatory compliance, research assurances and activities related to intellectual property development and technology transfer. DRA is responsible for institutional approval of all grant proposals and contracts relating to sponsored research, instruction, and service agreements. This site provides access to the research related services and guidance needed to fully support SDSU research community in the advancement of knowledge and education.
SDSU Graduate and Research Affairs
Graduate and Research Affairs (GRA) is an administrative unit of Academic Affairs. The Vice President for Research (VPR) is responsible for university-wide advocacy for research, scholarship and graduate education. The VPR reports to the Provost, is a member of the President's Cabinet and the Academic Deans' Council, and provides leadership and coordination of all research and graduate activities at San Diego State University. The VPR oversees sponsored research activities within the San Diego State University Research Foundation, represents the university externally to major funding agencies, oversees research regulatory committees and provides leadership for all aspects of graduate education.
UC Irvine Research and Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies information includes: Prospective Students, Current Students, Postdoctoral Info, Alumni & Friends, Faculty & Staff, Academic Programs, Diversity Programs, and News & Events. Research resources include: Faculty Profiles, Integrity in Research, External Funding, Internal Funding, RAMP (Research Adminisration Management Program), Shared Facilities & Research Support Centers, Technology Alliances, and ULAR (University Laboratory Animal Resources).
UCSD Office of Graduate Studies
Resources for: Prospective Students, Current Students, Faculty and Staff, Postdoctoral Scholars, and Visiting Scholars.
UCSD Office of Research Affairs (ORA)
The mission is to support the UCSD community as it creates and communicates new knowledge in all fields of campus scholarship. ORA facilitates research through the following units: Academic Research Personnel, Animal Care Program, Animal Welfare Program, Ethics Program, Govenment Research Relations, Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA), Postdoctoral Scholar Affairs, and Technology Transfer and Intellectural Property Services (TechTIPS).
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Graduate Student and Postdoc Associations
Graduate Student Association (GSA) at UCSD
The Graduate Student Association represents the interests and concerns of graduate and professional students on campus, systemwide, locally, statewide, and on national levels. Through various activities and programming, GSA enriches the lives of graduate and professional students and advances their interests politically, academically, and socially. UCSD GSA will present the 2007 UCSD All-Grad Research Symposium on January 26, 2007.
Graduate Student Board at SDSU
The Graduate Student Association represents the interests and concerns of graduate and professional students on campus, systemwide, locally, statewide, and on national levels. Through various activities and programming, GSA enriches the lives of graduate and professional students and advances their interests politically, academically, and socially.
Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (GradWise)
The purpose of GradWISE at UCSD is to address issues that are important to graduate-level women in science and engineering. To this end, we seek to promote programming on topics of interest to both our members and the campus community. From seminars to holiday parties to informal, bimonthly lunches at the Pub, GradWISE offers a supportive environment for the women on campus.
Network for Women in Science (NWIS) at The Scripps Research Institute
The Network for Women in Science at TSRI is to provide support, guidance and opportunity for female scientists at Scripps; to create awareness of issues that affect career development and success; to promote diversity at TSRI; and to make a positive difference in the culture for the benefit of the entire scientific community.
Postdoctoral Scholars and Researchers at UC Irvine
Resources include: administrative, academics/research, reference sources, careers & opportunities, campus resources, postdoc life, campus safety, tech tools, and union info.
Postdoctoral Services Office at The Scripps Research Institute
The Postdoctoral Services Office provides services and programs to all TSRI postdocs and graduate students to prepare them for a range of professional endeavors and to support their research training during their temporary appointments.
Salk Society of Research Fellows
The Salk Society of Research Fellows (SRF) is a group comprised of graduate and postdoctoral trainees. The goal of the SRF is to foster a sense of community among the research community at The Salk Institute. SRF activities, organized by a volunteer committee of postdoctoral and student representatives, include SalkFEST, the Salk Ambassador Program, an Annual Career Symposium, monthly career development seminars, Monthly peer research talks, an annually invited speaker and an annual Poster Day.
Society of Fellows at The Scripps Research Institute
The SoF was founded in 1962 by Dr. Frank Dixon, who went on to become president of the institute. From its inception, the SoF hosted a distinguished lecturer series to enable junior scientists to interact with outstanding researchers in the field. The lecture series remains a key mission of the society today.
TSRI Network for Women in Science
The Network for Women in Science at TSRI is to provide support, guidance, and opportunity for female scientists at Scripps; to create awareness of issues that affect scientific career development and success; to promote diversity at TSRI; and to make positive difference in the culture of science for the benefit of the entire scientific community.
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University Career Centers
Career Services Center at UCSD
Especially for Graduate Students: No matter if you are a first year grad student (wondering what you've gotten yourself into), a Master's or Ph.D. student looking to transition into the professional world, or a weathered sixth-year Ph.D. student heading for the tenure-track, Career Services has resources for you.
Professional and Graduate School Opportunities: Explore various options by taking advantage of our special orientations, fairs, individual advising sessions, and extensive library of directories, catalogs, handouts and videos. Learn about admissions tests, fellowships, writing personal statements and preparing for interviews. Your can even set up a reference file to allow us to distribute your letters of recommendation to graduate schools.
SDSU Career Services
The Aztec Career Connection for: Undergraduates, Graduate Students, Employers, Alumni, Faculty & Staff, and Parents.
UC Irvine Career Center
Resources are available for: Students, Graduate Students, Alumni, Employers, Faculty/Staff, and Parents. UCI students have access to ZotLink, which contains features such as: job searching, personal calendar, contact information for employers, and access to information, workshops, "Meet the Employer" sessions, career fairs, and other resources and services.
University of San Diego Career Services
USD Career Services supports the University's community, mission and goals by promoting the professional development of students and alumni, providing personalized career counseling and services, and building productive partnerships that create career opportunities. Career Services serves as a centralized resource for USD students, alumni and employers.
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GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
ARCS Foundation
ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation, Inc. is a national volunteer women's organization dedicated to helping the best and brightest U. S. graduate and undergraduate students by providing scholarships in natural sciences, medicine and engineering. The San Diego chapter supports scholars at the following academic institutions: San Diego State University; The Scripps Research Institute; University of California, San Diego (including Scripps Institution of Oceanography); University of San Diego.
California State University Student Research Competition
This annual, statewide competition provides the opportunity to showcase excellent research conducted by CSU undergraduate and graduate students in the full range of academic programs offered by the CSU. Student participants make oral presentations before juries of professional experts from major corporations, foundations, public agencies, and colleges and universities in California.
Directory of Grants and Fellowships in the Global Health Sciences
Since 1988, the Fogarty International Center, part of the National Institutes of Health, has published the Directory of International Grants and Fellowships in the Health Sciences. This current volume (NIH Publication 06-3027, February 2006), a comprehensive compilation of international funding opportunities in biomedical and behavioral research prepared by Ms. Hannah Leslie, should serve the individual or institution who seeks financial support..
Fellowship and Funding Opportunities at UCSD
A list of fellowships available for graduate students and postdocs at UCSD have been compiled here, including the SURF Database (Search UCSD's Research Funding Opportunities) and a blog dedicated to finding, acquiring, and administrating graduate school funding at UC-San Diego.
Funding Opportunities for Bio Sci
A list of current funding opportunities for biological scientists and deadlines has been compiled here.
Grants.gov
Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for more than $400 billion in Federal grants. Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 1,000 grant programs offered by all Federal grant making agencies. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community.
GrantsNet
Welcome to GrantsNet, your one-stop resource to find funds for training in the sciences and undergraduate science education. Through the support of HHMI and AAAS, this service is completely free. Part of ScienceCareers.org.
Illinois Researcher Information Service (IRIS) Database
The IRIS database at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign contains information on over 7,000 federal and nonfederal funding opportunities in the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Look to see if you are at a subscribing institution.
Maria Mitchell Women in Science Award
The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is pleased to offer an annual award of $5,000 to recognize an individual whose efforts have encouraged the advancement of girls and women in the natural and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science and technology.
In 2007, the Maria Mitchell Women in Science Award will focus on individuals whose projects are directed at the K-12 level. We are especially interested in bringing greater visibility to the work that takes place to encourage the advancement of girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The National GEM Consortium
The mission of The National GEM Consortium is to enhance the value of the nation's human capital by increasing the participation of underrepresented groups (African Americans, American Indians, and Hispanic Americans) at the master's and doctoral levels in engineering and science.
We prepare technical leaders for advanced careers in industry, academia, and government agencies by identifying and selecting highly qualified GEM Fellows to complete a program of graduate study and internships. Through our university and employer members, and other strategic partners, GEM develops funding to award fellowships and builds mentor networks to support Fellows in achieving academic and professional success.
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CONFERENCES
Cold Spring Harbor Conferences and Meetings
Founded in 1890, CSHL is a private, non-profit institution with research programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics and a broad educational mission. CSHL's academic program serves to communicate new discoveries, concepts, and methodologies to an international community of scientists.
Gordon Research Conferences
The Gordon Research Conferences provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of frontier research in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences, and their related technologies.
Keystone Symposia
Keystone Symposia is a non-profit organization dedicated to Connecting the Scientific Community for the benefit of society. We conduct scientific conferences on biomedical and life science topics in relaxing environments that catalyze information exchange and networking.
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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Medical Student Association
Today, AMSA is a student-governed, national organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in-training. With a membership of more than 68,000 medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and practicing physicians from across the country, AMSA continues its commitment to improving medical training and the nation's health.
National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS)
NAGPS is the acronym for the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students. We are the umbrella group for over two million graduate and professional students currently studying in the United States. NAGPS acts as a clearinghouse for graduate and professional student organizations, serves as an advocacy group for graduate-professional student needs and rights at all levels, addresses a broad range of issues via our national committees (international student concerns, human diversity concerns, legislative concerns, and employment concerns), and much more! Every fall, NAGPS hosts a national conference, and every spring, NAGPS member schools meet at regional conferences.
National Postdoctoral Association
The National Postdoctoral Association is a professional association that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars. The NPA was founded in 2003, with an ambitious agenda to enhance the quality of the postdoctoral experience.
Since its founding, the NPA has assumed a leadership role in addressing the many issues confronting the postdoctoral community that are national in scope, requiring action beyond the local level. Key alliances are being forged at all levels, and new standards and policies proposed by NPA are being considered and adopted by federal agencies and research institutions throughout the U.S.
The National Postgraduate Committee
The National Postgraduate Committee a charity to advance, in the public interest, postgraduate education in the UK. We are made up of postgraduate student representatives from educational institutions with postgraduate students. The NPC aims to promote the interests of postgraduates studying in the UK, while remaining politically non-aligned. The Committee holds an annual conference, and publishes various guidelines and codes of practice.
Science Alliance
The goal of the New York Science Alliance for Students and Postdocs is to provide unparalleled career and professional development mentoring for students and postdocs in the sciences and engineering, through a series of live events and a dedicated web portal. In addition, the Science Alliance gives students and postdocs the opportunity to network with their peers across institutions and with key leaders in both industry and academia.
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OTHER RESOURCES
2006 Graduate Program Profiles
Welcome to the 2006 Graduate Program Profiles in Academic Connections. You can find information on graduate programs (US and international) by selecting one of the options listed. If you want specific information from a university, click on the rapid reply button next to the university name. This will send your request directly to the specified university. Part of ScienceCareers.org.
Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP)
In late October 1998, the NSF Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program awarded eight universities nearly $2.5 million each to significantly increase the number of African American, Hispanic and Native American students receiving science, mathematics and engineering (SME) degrees. These alliances are comprised of a network of universities, which may be either statewide or regional. One institution serves as the lead institution, and all work cooperatively to increase the number of underrepresented minority Ph.D. graduates in SME.
America's Best Graduate Schools 2008
Each year, U.S. News ranks professional-school programs in business, education, engineering, law, and medicine. These rankings are based on two types of data: expert opinion about program quality, and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school's faculty, research, and students. For the rankings in all five areas, indicator and opinion data come from surveys of more than 1,200 programs and some 9,600 academics and professionals conducted in fall 2006-7.
We also rank programs in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. These rankings are based solely on the ratings of academic experts (as are the health specialties in the professional-school section). For the first time since 2002, we've updated our rankings of Ph.D. programs in the sciences.
Beyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering
Beyond Bias and Barriers explains that eliminating gender bias in academia requires immediate overarching reform, including decisive action by university administrators, professional societies, federal funding agencies and foundations, government agencies, and Congress. If implemented and coordinated across public, private, and government sectors, the recommended actions will help to improve workplace environments for all employees while strengthening the foundations of America's competitiveness.
Career Snapshots
Career Snapshots, a collaboration between Naturejobs and Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, feature people associated with drug discovery and drug development, with the aim of providing expert insights and advice on a wide range of positions and career paths in this field.
Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)
The Council of Graduate Schools' (CGS) mission is to improve and advance graduate education in order to ensure the vitality of intellectual discovery. CGS accomplishes its mission through advocacy, innovative research, and the development and dissemination of best practices. Supporting graduate education is critical to achieving the highly skilled workforce needed for the U.S. to compete effectively in the 21st century global economy.
MentorNet
MentorNet is the award-winning nonprofit e-mentoring network that addresses the retention and success of those in engineering, science and mathematics, particularly but not exclusively women and other underrepresented groups. Founded in 1997, MentorNet provides highly motivated protégés from many of the world's top colleges and universities with positive, one-on-one, email-based mentoring relationships with mentors from industry and academia. In addition, the MentorNet Community provides opportunities to connect with others from around the world who are interested in diversifying engineering and science.
MySDscience San Diego Science Web 2.0
MySDscience, the virtual coffee shop or happy hour for scientists and science enthusiasts - discussions, blogs, and user groups allow an idea to spark and flourish with the interest and support of the scientific community. On MySDscience, everyone in San Diego has the opportunity to ask specific questions of a scientist or to enter the general dialogue of the local research community.
NatureJobs Career Snapshots
Career Snapshots, a collaboration between Naturejobs and Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, feature people associated with drug discovery and drug development, with the aim of providing expert insights and advice on a wide range of positions and career paths in this field.
PhD Career Clinic
Jane Chin writes PhdCareerClinic.com to address these questions: "What if I don't want to be a bench scientist anymore?" "Why do employers see me only as fit for R&D if I am interested in business?" "What alternative careers can a scientist take?" "What am I supposed to do with the rest of my life?" "How do I know if I am successful?" "How do I succeed in my current scientific career?" "How can I develop my leadership potential within and beyond science?"
phds.org
PhDs.org provides Science, Math, and Engineering Career Resource information for scientists and would-be scientists at all levels, from high school students through Nobel laureates. Links include: Getting into Graduate School, Succeeding in Graduate School, Postdoctoral Life, Finding a Job, Career Guide for Scientists and The Big Picture.
Professional Science Master's
The Professional Science Master's (PSM) is an innovative, new graduate degree designed to allow students to pursue advanced training in science or mathematics, while simultaneously developing workplace skills highly valued by employers. PSM programs consist of two years of academic training in an emerging or interdisciplinary area, along with a professional component that may include internships and "cross-training" in business and communications. All have been developed in concert with industry and are designed to dovetail into present and future professional career opportunities.
Putting Your Degree to Work: Practical Strategies for PhDs
Booklet by Peter S. Fiske, Ph.D. (based on 2006 workshop at NYU) covering tips in 'conceptualizing, exploring and finding a satisfying career' and exploring alternative careers. Topics include: the career planning process, self assessment, networking, focusing, information on a career field you know, individual development plans, resumes and curricula vitae, interviewing tips for the Ph.D., 10 ways to improve your leadership skills, etc.
Science Ring
ScienceRing.com was created by two postdoctoral fellows at the University of California, San Diego with the intent to be a Virtual Community where scientists and non-scientists at the University of California and nationwide can interact, network and exchange ideas.
The UC Faculty Family Friendly Edge
The UC Faculty Family Friendly Edge is an initiative designed to develop and implement a comprehensive package of innovative work-family policies and programs for ladder-rank faculty in the UC system. The Faculty Family Friendly Edge will promote the recruitment and retention of the best and the brightest, help all members of the university community achieve their fullest potential as scholars and teachers, and greatly contribute to the continued excellence of the University of California.
Women in Biology Internet Launch Pages
It provides a starting point for finding information for biologists who happen to be women. It is a list of bookmarks to the ample original content already available on the web. Many of the links are aimed towards women who are graduate students, postdocs, or more senior scientists, but there are also sites relevant to undergraduates or even high school students who may be contemplating a career in biology.
These are intended to help women biologists with practical aspects of busy professional lives, and to provide food for thought in those quieter moments. You will find the history of women in science, aspects of science education, an extensive list of career resources for PhDs, postdocs, and beyond, and of course, information about the specific challenges women face in a sometimes chilly climate.
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