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myCHOICE mini-course: Financial Skills for Scientists
Three sessions: Wednesday–Friday, June 10–12, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Zoom

Join this three-session mini-course to gain practical exposure to the frameworks used to assess biotech companies. Participants will learn how analysts evaluate scientific programs within the broader treatment and market landscape, conduct diligence on commercial potential, and build financial models that translate scientific and market assumptions into company valuation.

Ivy+ Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
Wednesday, June 10, 2:00–3:30 p.m., Zoom

The 2026 Ivy+ 3MT Competition is an inter-institutional showcase hosted by Princeton University and featuring winners from nine institutions, including UChicago PhD student Vishnu Dharmaraj. The first-place winner will receive $1500, the second place, $1000, and the audience will vote for a $500 Audience Choice Award.

Go Abroad with Fulbright for Master's Students (Virtual)
Monday, June 15, 1:00–2:00 p.m., Zoom

What exactly is 'the Fulbright'? How can a Fulbright help my career? Would I be a competitive applicant for this well-known fellowship? Join GRAD for an info session designed to answer these questions and more. Please note that only U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

When it comes to your Fulbright application, you can trust UChicagoGRAD to help: the University of Chicago has been a top producer of Fulbright grants for the past three decades!

Domestic and international graduate students are eligible to apply for on-campus jobs.

Graduate Fellowships Specialist – UChicagoGRAD

Summer Biology Game Design Team Member, STAGE Center - STAGE Center

Student Editorial Assistant - The University of Chicago Press

Chicago Performance Lab Intern - Committee on Theater and Performance Studies, UChicago

Game Theory Tutor - The University of Chicago, Political Science Department

Research Assistant Bainbridge Lab - UChicago: Institute for Mind and Biology

Apply to the 2026–2027 Graduate Council Executive Board!

Interested in taking on a major leadership role to help shape graduate student life? The Graduate Council, which serves over 10,000 graduate students across all divisions and professional schools, is seeking applications for two Executive Board positions: the Vice President of Advocacy and the Vice President of Communication and Coordination. If you are passionate about building a stronger graduate community and improving the student experience, you are highly encouraged to apply. Vice Presidents will receive a quarterly stipend and serve for the entire 2026–2027 academic year. Applications are due Friday, July 10, at 11:59 pm CT. 

Representative and Committee Interest Form

Interested in representing your division on the Graduate Council or contributing to Executive Board events and initiatives? Consider running to be a Graduate Council Representative or applying to a Committee! Recruitment for these positions will take place in late summer and early fall. If you are interested, please fill out the form, and you will be contacted as soon as recruitment begins.

Caribbean Rhythms with Rocket & Gizzae
Friday, June 12, 7:00–9:00 p.m., Logan Center, 915 East 60th S

Juneteenth with the Committed Knitters
Saturday, June 13, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

International House 2026–27 Graduate Fellowship Program
Deadline to submit applications: Friday, June 12, 5:00 p.m. CT

Fellowships provide an opportunity for UChicago graduate students to engage deeply with the International House community and contribute to Graduate Commons programming throughout the academic year.

Stay in Touch with the IOP

Graduating this year? This isn't goodbye, just "see you later." The IOP hosts networking events and sends a monthly career opportunities newsletter for alumni. Fill out our form to stay in touch with us!

Build Stronger English Reading Skills This Summer!!

Improve your confidence reading graduate-level English texts through the Chicago Language Center’s English Reading for Research Seminar. This six-week APRI program helps students strengthen comprehension, reading efficiency, and academic research skills using materials from their own field.