– October 7, 2019 –
Graduate School Deadlines – Note: Dec. ’19 Grad Nomination Deadline Extended
- October 11: Dissertation Proposals Due for May 2020 PhD Graduation
- October 15: New Deadline – Nomination for Dec. 2019 Graduation Due
- October 17: Last day to drop classes using eCampus
October Professional Development Events
- Thesis/Dissertation Orientation, Oct. 9, and repeat program Oct. 10
- Free Workshops for Grad Students to Learn R, SAS, SPSS, Various times
- JC Penney/CCEE Suit Up Event, Oct. 13
- LinkedIn Basics with Professional Photographer, Oct. 17
- Interested in Post-Grad Teaching? URI Program at Bridgewater State, Oct. 18
- Career Roundtable on Science & Medical Writing with URI Alumna, Oct. 18
- Salary Negotiation Strategies, Oct. 22
- Writing Effective Grant & Fellowship Proposals, Oct. 28
- Creating a Research Space by Developing Core Writing Skills, Oct. 31
Funding and Award Opportunities:
- URI EGRA (Enhancement of Graduate Research Awards)
- AAAS Science Mass Media Fellowship -science writing fellowships
- AAUW – Multiple Funding Awards for Grad Students
- Yale Ciencia Academy for PhD Career Development – Free Biomed Training through Networks, Community & Outreach
- “Best 2018-2019 URI Transportation Thesis/Dissertation Award” Program. For more info, and to apply for the award, email Dr. Christopher Hunter, Committee Chair, cdhunter@uri.edu. Alumni should submit a copy of their manuscript, a cover letter, and CV by 10/9/19.
Time Management Strategy: Join a Writing Group!
A Writing Group provides not only dedicated time and space to write, but also accountability to spur productivity. Additionally, a trained graduate writing tutor will be on hand to answer questions. Register on the GWC’s website. Meet in Fogarty 107, 11am-3pm. Fri., Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13. Snacks, coffee, tea provided.
Congratulations, and EGRA In Action!
Kudos to English PhD candidate Afua Ansong. Her chapbook, “Try Kissing God” will be published as part of the New Generation of African Poets (2020). This chapbook, part of Afua’s longer critical and creative dissertation project was greatly supported by EGRA and CFH grants awarded during the 2018-19 academic year. New Generation African Poets – A Chapbook