UChicagoGRAD Fellowships on Canvas

Fellowships can enrich your career in academia (and beyond). They contribute to fieldwork expenses, research travel, conferences, language study, and many other academic funding needs. But finding the right opportunities can be tricky.

This is where UChicagoGRAD's Fellowships Canvas site comes in. Enroll today to find starter lists for different student needs, from International Students to Masters & Professional Students to grants in specific academic disciplines. We encourage you to explore all the lists that correspond to your professional, personal, and academic goals.

Preparing for the Summer: Research Grants and Language Study
Monday, November 4, 12:00–1:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ           

The temperatures are dropping but it's not too early to start thinking about summer! Deadlines for research, language courses and other summer experiences typically appear in autumn and winter quarter. This presentation is designed to help you start planning so that you are not surprised by these early due dates.

Negotiating an Academic Job Offer
Tuesday, November 5, 12:30–1:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ           

This workshop will help you understand how to successfully negotiate an offer for an academic position. The session will be structured around a case study and role-playing exercise and is appropriate for PhD/MFA students and postdocs in all disciplines.

Career30: Resume Best Practices
Wednesday, November 6, 4:00–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

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. An open Q&A will follow. This session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines.

STEM Master's Career Fair Prep Session 2024
Thursday, November 7, 1:00–2:00 p.m., Virtual

Learn about best strategies to prepare for the upcoming STEM Master's Career Fair. Zoom link will be shared ahead of the session. 

GRAD Service Specialist – UChicagoGRAD (International students may apply)

Inclusive Excellence Intern – UChicago Biological Sciences Division (International students may apply)

Student Ambassador, Work Study – UChicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (International students may apply)

Integration Engineer – Epic (International students may apply)

2025 Neuroscience Bioinformatics Intern – AbbVie (International students may apply)

Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist – Department of Energy (US Citizens only)

General Body Meeting
Monday, November 4, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Booth C03, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave

Graduate Council General Body Meetings occur once per month and are open to all graduate students. If you are interested in attending, RSVP by Friday, November 1, at 12:00 p.m.

Puppy Yoga
Saturday, November 9, 2:00–4:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Get ready for the ultimate wellness experience with Graduate Council! Join us for a playful puppy yoga session where relaxation meets pure joy. Whether you're an experienced yogi or just looking for a fun, furry way to unwind, this event is perfect for all levels. Please bring a yoga mat!

Afternoon Tea with UCSC: Town and Gown
Friday, November 1, 2:00–4:00 p.m., 6030 S Ellis Ave

It's time to spill the tea about "town-gown" relationships between universities and their neighbors! Join us to discuss these legacies and explore models for collaboration that can help you build deeper connections in your own off-campus community engagement work. Tea and freshly baked cookies will be provided.

Art, Dialogue, & Democracy: An Election Day Workshop
Tuesday, November 5, Drop in from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 207 Charles M. Harper Center, 5807 S Woodlawn

This Election Day, the Rustandy Center asks, what makes democracy a significant social innovation? Students and staff are invited to dialogue about the ideals and role of democracy through an interactive workshop using artworks in the Constellation Series by Paul Chan from the Chicago Booth collection.

The Research Computing Center Open House
Wednesday, November 6, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Zar Room of Crerar Library, 5730 S Ellis Ave

Attendees will participate in interactive demonstrations to learn more about the research we support and the systems we provide. This is also a great opportunity to visit the University’s data center (shuttle provided). Come and meet our team and network with other researchers. Light refreshments provided.

Marshmallow Mingle!
Thursday, November 7, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., GCIS W301, 929 E 57th St

Join the UnderRepresented Minority (URM) team of the Graduate Recruitment Initiative Team (GRIT) for their Marshmallow Mingle! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow graduate students and postdocs, enjoy some delicious warm drinks, and indulge in lots of tasty snacks.

A Symposium on Agency
Friday, November 8, 2:00–6:00 p.m., Rubenstein Forum, 1201 E 60th St

Agency is a central ingredient of purposeful, fulfilling lives. This symposium addresses agency from the multiple perspectives of philosophy, economics, and intervention studies designed to foster it. Registration is required and open to the campus community.

Elections 2024: Misinformation and White Nationalism
Friday, November 1, 12:30–2:00 p.m., Classics 110, 1010 E 59th St           

Tibetan Poetry as Resistance
Monday, November 4, 5:00–6:30 p.m., Classics 110, 1010 E 59th Street   

Diwali Puja
Saturday, November 2, 6:30–8:00 p.m., Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave

Just how messy will this election be?
Monday, November 4, 4:00 p.m., Zoom & Institute of Politics, 5707 S Woodlawn Ave        

UCSC Community Conversations: Meet Your Neighbors
Thursday, November 7, 3:00–4:30 p.m., 6030 S Ellis Ave, Room 190

Ask Me Anything with Rustandy ESG Executive in Residence Laura Payne '09
Thursday, November 7, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Harper Center Suite 207 W, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave

Crafternoon: Mosaic Tiles
Thursday, November 7, 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m., International House Assembly Hall, 1414 E 59th St

Support during Election Resources

Political climate making you feel stressed? You’re not alone. Click to learn a few ways to manage stress caused by politics — and even channel that stress into positive action!

Image of Research Photography Competition
Deadline: Friday, November 8, 11:59 p.m.

The University of Chicago Library seeks submissions from student research (photo, visualization, or other image) for our Image of Research Competition.

Join the CEHD Team as a Predoctoral Fellow

The Center for the Economics of Human Development is looking for a Predoctoral Fellow to work on the CEHD’s Origins of Persistence of Inequality in Denmark project. Candidates should have completed (or be near completing) a Bachelor’s, Master’s or graduate degree in economics.