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June 11, 2019In this issue: Grant writing tips, Graduate School Degree Dash, and more
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Tips for Grads: Communication
By Laura Jessee Livingston, PhD student
Are you looking for research or project funding? Grant writing is an important skill for professional and academic development. UW–Madison has many great resources for grant writing!
To write a successful grant application:
- Begin by outlining your specific financial needs
- Use UW’s Grant Information Collection, GrantSpace, FoundationCenter or other funding websites to search for foundational and federal funding opportunities
- Do your homework! Match your profile and financial needs to the interests and organizational profile of your funder
- Call your funder's office or send a letter of inquiry – pre-proposal contact triples an applicant’s chances for funding!
- Identify previous grant recipients with similar projects and potentially contact them to ask further questions.
- When contacting grant offices and previous grantees, be prepared and keep the discussion brief and focused.
- Pull words or phrases directly from the potential funders website to use in your proposal
- Read the call for applications or proposals thoroughly and follow guidelines carefully
- Write passionately and imaginatively about your topic – convince others to be excited about your vision
- Get feedback and revise, revise, revise! Have people from other disciplines read your application for clarity. The UW–Madison Writing Center is a great resource for polishing proposals
- Submit applications early and to many sources (using different proposals!)
- Pay attention to deadlines! Applying for grants takes time
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| DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW–Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the nine facets of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report and recommendations.
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| Upcoming Social Science Computing Cooperative (SSCC) courses:
- Stata for Researchers
- Stata Workshop: Dates
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Special Events & Symposia
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Save the Date: Graduate School Degree DashRun, walk, or roll your way into a new semester! Join fellow graduate students, faculty, staff, and family members for the 4th Annual Degree Dash on Friday, August 30, 2019, hosted by the UW–Madison Graduate School. Set your goal for 5.81 miles for the Doctoral Derby (8:00 am start) or for 1.82 miles for the Master's Mile (8:30 am start). Race distances are based on approximate average time to degree. After the race, mingle and enjoy free food and giveaways. Registration for this free event is required and opens July 8.
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Multicultural Grad Student Support GroupA loosely-facilitated, student-led support group facilitated by a licensed mental health therapist from University Health Services who is a person of color. Weekly topics are selected by group members. All grad students from any discipline are welcome; especially those seeking community and space to process their experiences as underrepresented students on campus. The group will meet every other Monday from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in room 223 of Ingraham Hall. Students may also stay up-to-date on news about the group by following the Facebook event.
Mental Health Resources for Grad StudentsYOU@WISC. This portal has tools, information, and resources to help you be well. YOU@WISC covers a variety of mental health topics including stress management, self-care and social support, anger management, suicidal thoughts, and mindfulness. It also includes physical, personal, and academic wellness topics. All UW–Madison students can access this resource.
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The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues, and can be your go-to spot for assistance as a graduate student. To contact the Dean of Students Office's Graduate Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz directly, email egoetz2@wisc.edu.
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Please note: Some graduate students may be ineligible to hold graduate assistantship appointments. Be sure to check with your graduate program coordinator about your eligibility before applying.
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PhD students within the College of Letters & Science who have achieved dissertator status by the beginning of Spring 2019 with expectations to complete their dissertation by the end of Fall 2020, can apply for the fall Mellon-Wisconsin Fellowship. Awardees will receive a stipend, have tuition and required fees covered, and receive eligibility for health insurance during the fellowship period. To apply, visit the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). Questions can be directed to Scott A. Carter, Fellowships Director, UW-Madison Graduate School’s Office of Fellowship and Funding Resources ( offr@grad.wisc.edu). Schmidt Science Fellows are future leaders who are passionate about the potential of interdisciplinary science to accelerate discovery and solve the world’s most pressing problems. Fellows are exceptional and ambitious scientists, prepared to take scientific risks to achieve global impact. Applications to Schmidt Science Fellows are by nomination from your PhD program only. Contact your program to request a nomination. Nominees must receive their PhD from UW-Madison between May 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
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