Effective Research Presentations

March 3 and 4; 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. CST

This mini-course will dive into how to communicate your research through poster and PowerPoint presentations. Across both sessions, participants will learn how to distill their research into a clear central message, design presentations that guide audience attention, and structure content so that figures, text, and visual elements reinforce and not compete with their main takeaway.

Learn more and register HERE.

Washington D.C. Science Policy Trek

April 8 - 10;  Application Deadline: March 8 at 11:59 p.m. CST

myCHOICE is offering its Science Policy Trek to Washington D.C. Trainees will be selected to travel to Washington D.C. for several days of site visits at federal offices and non-governmental organizations, where they will learn about policy-related positions for PhD-trained scientists. Confirmed site visits include National Institutes of Health, UChicago Office of Federal Relations, Capitol Hill Visit, and a reception with D.C. Area UChicago alumni.

Eligibility: Graduate students, postdoctoral scientists, or alumni (within 1 year of departing the university) from the BSD, PSD, or PME. Preference given to individuals in their 5th year of training and beyond.

Application Requirements: Current resume, cover letters for two open positions in science policy, and a personal statement addressing your interest in science policy (2-page max). Note: Most site visits are at federal agencies where employment opportunities are restricted to citizens or permanent residents.

Interested in applying? View the Application Best Practices Session here. 

Learn more and apply HERE.

Careers in Technical Applications and Customer Success

(Rescheduled) March 9; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CST

Are you interested in roles that combine technical expertise with problem-solving and client engagement?
Hear from professionals in technical applications and customer success who support scientists and engineers using complex tools, platforms, and software. Panelists will discuss how they translate technical knowledge into customer-focused solutions, build relationships, and contribute to product improvement.
Learn about career paths, required skills, and how to transition from academia into these client-facing roles.

Learn more and register HERE.

This workshop will cover best practices for professional communications within the workplace, with a focus on conquering email. The workshop will be a mixture of lecture, case studies, and active discussion. Graduate students and postdocs from any discipline are welcome to attend. 

This is an in-person only event that will not be recorded.

Join James Hoey, McKinsey Associate Partner and University of Chicago alum, for an in-person fireside chat! This will be an opportunity to connect with McKinsey leadership, hear real stories focused on the realities of consulting at McKinsey and have time for questions! This session is for APD (advanced professional degrees) candidates across our offices. APD candidates include PhDs, Postdocs, JDs, and non-MBA Master’s students (with at least 4 years in between the completion of your undergrad degree and graduate degree) and medical students, interns, residents, or fellows. 

Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less. This presentation will provide attendees with essential information for creating an effective, tailored resume for positions in industry and nonprofits. This session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines.

Attend Via Zoom HERE, using your @uchicago email address.

It's tax season! If you were present in the U.S. in 2025, you are required to file tax forms with the government. Feel free to join us for a drop-in session to meet fellow international graduate students and gain some company while filing taxes together. We will be streaming the Sprintax webinar during the first session. Light refreshments will be provided. Three Sessions Available.

Note: This is a support group, not one with instruction. There will not be any individual tax advice, but a space to support each other with the filing process. Resources: Graduate Student Tax Information

Chat with a BCGer to learn more about consulting and the firm. Coffee chats are non-evaluative and are intended to be an opportunity for you to ask questions, get to know BCG, and explore if consulting could be the next step in your career! Coffee chats are open to those planning to apply to Bridge to BCG who are wanting to start work in 2027.

Two date options available. Please only sign up for one chat to allow for opportunities for others.

Google PhD Fellowship

Internal Nomination Deadline: April 10

The university can nominate up to four students each year for the Google PhD Fellowship, which provides up to two years of funding to support PhD research in eligible fields of study. The program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related research areas.

Schmidt Science Fellows Program

Internal Nomination Deadline: April 10

The university can nominate up to seven students each year for the Schmidt Science Fellows Program. The fellowship offers a stipend of $110,000 to conduct a full-time, postdoctoral research study in a field-leading laboratory, focusing on a discipline in the natural sciences, engineering, mathematics or computing that is different from their existing area of expertise and planned future focus.

In order to be eligible, individuals must have received or expect to receive a PhD between May 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. International applicants may apply for this award.

PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships

Deadlines: April 15 (varies by area of study)

The PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship programs provide up to two years of stipend funding to support full-time advanced students who will have completed most of their pre-thesis requirements (at least two years of study) and be engaged in thesis research as PhD candidates by the time the award is activated. Supported areas include: drug delivery, drug discovery, translational Medicine, and value assessment and health outcomes research.

IonE Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Minnesota

Deadline: April 29

IonE Postdoctoral Fellows will lead 1-2 projects during their tenure.  These projects are part of IonE’s existing portfolio and will allow you to quickly integrate into our team, develop team science and project management skills, build academic and non-academic networks, and develop some early research outputs.

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UChicagoGRAD's opt-in resume books are a great way for students and postdocs to connect with employers and hear about relevant events. Simply follow the instructions to submit your resume to as many books as fit your degree level - these are not collected automatically, so be sure to opt in!

1. Log in at http://gradgargoyle.uchicago.edu

2. Click "Documents" > My Documents

3. Click "Add New" and upload a resume

4. Return to My Documents and click "Opt-in Resume Book" to browse the list of resume books to        choose from

5. Choose your document from the dropdown and click the "Add Resume" button for each book     you would like to submit your resume to

If you have difficulties with the process, please email Monica Barry at monicabarry14@uchicago.edu.

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