For Graduate Students

 
Finding Funding

 

UW Libraries, Grants and Funding: Includes direct links to COS and IRIS Funding Databases (requires UW intranet)


List of major fellowships and some details may be found:

@ UW EE website

@ UW CSE website

 


Research Abroad Opportunities

Pre-doctoral Fulbright Fellowships

NSF East Asia Summer Institutes Fellowship

Jicamarca Radio Observatory Summer Program for Students

NSF Doctoral Dissertation Enhancement Program

 

Professional Development

 

ADVANCE

The UW ADVANCE program aims to increase the number and leadership of women faculty, as well as improve the culture of all science, engineering, and math programs on campus through leadership and mentoring programs.

 

WiSE

Women in Science and Engineering offers academic and career support for women.  Visit them in Loew 371.

 

UW Center for Workforce Development

The Center for Workforce Development commits itself to creating a supportive academic and social climate for female students in science and engineering, including mentoring programs in various areas of study.

 

UW Center for Career Services

The Center for Career Services is a resource for developing a career path and finding a position post graduation.

 

LIFT

The Leadership Institute for Tomorrow (LIFT) at UW works to improve the leadership and interpersonal skills necessary for future success in both academic and commercial positions.

 

 

Surviving Grad School

 

Re-Envisioning the Ph.D.

This site contains a host of information about graduate school success.  It was developed here at UW, so the advice should be particularly relevant!

 

Choosing an Advisor

Suggestions and tips for choosing an advisor in graduate school from Chris Golde, a researcher on doctoral education.

 

Successful Mentoring Relationships

This handbook has many helpful tips to allow you have a productive mentor/mentee relationship to provide support and encouragement during your graduate studies.

 

Grad School and Family Life

Tips on balancing work/research and family life while in grad school.

 

Piled Higher and Deeper

Comics pertinent to grad school life.

 

 

So you've got a degree ...

 

Preparing Future Faculty

This site has information for those interested in a career in academia, including resources for  teaching, research, and mentoring.

 

Academic Careers Online

Academic Careers Online includes faculty, research, and post doc positions at colleges, universities, and research institutes around the world.

Mentoring Resources

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