Attaining a graduate degree can more often then not be pretty pricey. Here at the UW, there are a plethora of fellowships for graduate students in need of financial assistance. Click below to see a myriad of funding options that matches your academic, personal, and vocational interests.
***Note that each Fellowship typically entails a separate application process of its own. Pay close attention to the eligibility requirements, application materials, and as well as the deadline.
For inquiries relating to the fellowship application process, please contact Fernando Puga (GSEE’s Fellowships & Awards Specialist) directly at fernp21@uw.edu or the GSEE general inbox at uwgsee@uw.edu.
Comments Off on Call For Applications – Graduate Student FellowshipsWelcome Huskies to your 2024-25 Academic Year! The UW Career and Internship Center, your one-stop shop for all your professional and vocational ventures, has announced their in-person and virtual career fair dates. See below for more details.
Fall 2024 In-Person
Date: Wednesday, October 9th
Time: 11am – 2:30pm
Location: Husky Union Building Ballrooms (2nd floor)
Fall 2024 Virtual
Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
Time: 11:30am – 3pm
Location: Virtual, on Handshake
Comments Off on UW 2024-25 Career Fair ScheduleWELCOME BACK TO AUTUMN QUARTER 2024!
Please join us for some qualitea time at our SWAPI event on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 5:30-7:00pm at Oasis Tea Zone (no-host, no purchase required to attend).
This will be our first event of AY24-25 for SWAPI members. Come socialize, reconnect, and meet new members of the SWAPI School of Social Work (SSW) community (international students who identify as API are welcome to attend).
You can meet us at Oasis Tea Zone or meet a SWAPI lead in front of the SSW (on 15th Ave NE) and walk together. Find more details below.
Read moreComments Off on SWAPI Affinity Group Welcome Back Event Invitation – Oct 3rdP.E.O. Chapter JK in Washington is a women’s organization that celebrates women’s advancement by providing substantial merit-based awards for women of the U.S. and Canada pursuing doctoral-level degrees at an accredited college or university. The maximum award amount is $25,000.
Submit a Potential Applicant Form as soon as possible for consideration by the Local Chapter JK for sponsorship. The Chapter must submit nominations by November 20.
P.E.O also offers the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship of up to $12,500 for women from outside the U.S. and Canada. Applications due December 15.
Comments Off on Apply for the P.E.O. Scholar Award!**Note: The application for the 2025 CLS Program and CLS Spark virtual initiative will open in early October. Stay tuned for the application debut.
**Note: Applying to the Critical Language Scholarship Program for intensive language study in summer 2025? Please join UW advisers for a workshop covering the application’s short essays and personal statement. (Oct 30th, 4-5p) The Critical Language Scholarship funds intensive summer language study. Join UW advisers for a workshop covering the application’s short essays and personal statement.
The CLS Program provides opportunities for American college and university students to study languages and cultures essential to America’s engagement with the world.
Each summer, American undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities across the country, spend eight to ten weeks learning one of a dozen languages at an intensive study abroad institute. The CLS Program is designed to promote rapid language gains and essential intercultural fluency in regions that are critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity.
Designed to leverage best practices in online language learning, CLS Spark provides students with the opportunity to study critical languages virtually when they may not have access to studying these languages on their campuses.
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by American Councils for International Education.
Comments Off on Apply for the Critical Language Scholarship Program! +UW Sponsored WorkshopThe GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering, and/or STEM education.
DUE DATE: October 11-18 (dependent on field of study)
Apply Here: Research.gov – Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Curious of your eligibility? Read the Application Solicitation and contact Robyn Davis with any eligibility questions: rldavis@uw.edu
Comments Off on National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship now OPEN! Due Oct 11-18New and returning first-generation graduate students are cordially invited to kick off the academic year by attending this welcome event! Build community with peers, hear insights from first-gen faculty and graduate student guest speakers, and enjoy free dinner and refreshments.
Date & Time: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, 5 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. (Doors open at 4:45 p.m.)
Location: HUB 250, UW Seattle Campus
Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YFEVyR3tETWa4hFU7
Dinner and refreshments will be provided.
Questions? uwgsa@uw.edu
Registration required as space is limited (log in with UW NetID):
https://forms.office.com/r/68xPDtguPB
Featuring guest speakers:
This event is sponsored by the office of Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School.
Comments Off on 2024 UW Fall Welcome for First-Generation Graduate StudentsNew and Returning international graduate students, we are very excited to host this in-person welcome and welcome back event of the 2024-25 academic year for you! Featured speakers from university leadership and key student service offices will share resources critical to your success. Join us to enjoy an opportunity to connect with peers via fun activities and a dinner reception.
Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: HUB, Room Lyceum
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/67httZCPPqy5GyaS9
Campus Map: https://www.washington.edu/maps/#!/hub
Registration is required for this event: https://forms.office.com/r/6HAABQ28Bj
This event is co-sponsored by the Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE) and Office of Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School. Send questions to Ziyan Bai, CIRCLE Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Operations, at baiziyan@uw.edu.
Comments Off on Fall 2024 Graduate Student MixerThe Runstad Department of Real Estate is inviting applications from UW graduate students for a 20-hour per week teaching assistant position. This appointment will commence in Winter Quarter 2025 and requires commitment throughout all four academic quarters, including the summer quarter. We are looking for a candidate who can commit to this role at least until Spring 2026, if not longer.
During Winter, Spring, and Summer 2025, the selected teaching assistant will support material preparation for a new undergraduate course on residential real estate property transactions. Starting Autumn Quarter 2025, the individual will take on the role of teaching assistant for this course. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of the homebuying process and a keen interest in assisting with the development of course materials.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Dr. Rebecca Walter at rjwalter@uw.edu by Friday, October 4, with the following information:
1) a paragraph summarizing your understanding of residential real estate property transactions and/or your experience with course material preparation and teaching;
2) confirmation of your availability to start in Winter Quarter 2025 and your commitment through at least Spring 2026, along with your ability to work 20 hours per week;
3) a current resume or CV; and 4) your availability (dates/times) for a 30-minute Zoom interview during the week of October 14.
Comments Off on Teaching Assistant Position Open w/Runstad Department of Real Estate! Due Oct 4thHello SSW MSW students!
We are excited for fall to begin! SSW Tech is announcing an opening for one MSW student employee starting Fall quarter, 2024. We are accepting applications until October 4th, 5:00 PM, 2024.
https://socialwork.uw.edu/sswtech/ssw-tech-student-computer-consultant/
This is a highly competitive position, offering full tuition plus a salary and benefits for the length of your degree. Eligible candidates include continuing and new MSW students only. The successful candidate will flexibly work 20 hours per week which may include evenings, weekends, and daytime office hours depending in your course schedule and SSW class needs. This fully on-site role involves 10 hours a week at each: The UW School of Social work (SSW) Tech team, and The Center for Social Science Computation and Research (CSSCR).
The role provides direct technical support to the School of Social Work, computer labs, classrooms, meeting rooms, faculty, and staff along with the SSW Tech team. Also, assisting students conducting tutoring/training sessions on applying statistics with common applications such as SPSS, R, etc. at CSSCR with a team of colleagues supporting each other and doing the same across many disciplines. If you are passionate about technology and eager to support our community, please submit your cover letter and resume in PDF format to Jon Hauser at jhauser@uw.edu by 5:00 PM on October 4th, 2024. We look forward to your application!
Comments Off on SSW Tech is Hiring! Due Oct 4thAre you an undergraduate or graduate student with a passion for web development and leadership? GPSS invites you to step up and make your mark as our next Web Developer Director! This is your chance to lead, innovate, and grow with an on-campus team that values your expertise and vision.
Ready to dive in? Apply now: [link].
Don’t delay – the application window closes on September 25th.
For more information about the hiring process, contact Kana Saarni at gpssvpin@uw.edu.
To learn more about GPSS, contact Noah Hough at gpssvpadmin@uw.edu
Comments Off on GPSS Seeking Web Developer Director!The Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is offering several courses in AUT 2024 that are accessible to all graduate students. These courses can be used to fulfill your MSW Out-of-Department credit requirements.
This course examines the legislative process in Washington State with some discussion of the federal and local government contexts. Students will study the rules and practices of these legislative bodies and the strategies and tactics used by legislators, their staff, citizens, stakeholders, and lobbyists.
Cultivate the practical skills required to lead within various operational contexts. Managerial strategies for addressing problems in public, not-for-profit and business organizations will be examined through case studies, general readings, class-exercises, presentations by practitioners, and self-reflection. Throughout this course, students will practice the core skills required for their success as future leaders.
Focuses on the roles and practices of nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. Provides an overview of topics relevant to nonprofit and social sector organizations, including theoretical foundations, legal forms, governance and leadership, cross-sector relationships, revenue streams and fundraising, and policy advocacy. This course fulfills a Nonprofit Management Certificate requirement.
By taking a critical stance in examining the role of race in major domains of policy — such as housing, education, health, and crime — this course explores how public policy can both worsen and improve public problems. The course focuses on the central role of anti-Blackness in governmental response to public problems to explore why so many of these problems seem intractable.
This course will study how society allocates and protects its most crucial natural resource — water. The course will focus on United States law and policy governing water resource allocation and use, primarily in the western states, but we will occasionally look at law and policy elsewhere in the world for comparison
Comments Off on AUT 2024 Grad Public Policy CoursesUW Undergraduate Academic Affairs is recruiting graduate and professional students for hourly Reader/Grader positions for LEAD 298. We are looking for students interested in civic engagement who are excited to engage with undergraduates through written work.
LEAD 298 – “Dialogue, Disagreement, and Democracy” – will model good faith efforts to create bridges across difference and division. Through witnessing weekly discussions, undergraduate students will understand how community leaders find common ground to maintain democratic civility.
This position is:
See more details below.
Read moreComments Off on Graduate Readers/Graders Positions OPEN for LEAD 298 (due 9/27)The Washington Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program is an educational pathway program administered by the University of Washington and established by the Washington State legislature. Washington MESA provides enrichment and access opportunities to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs for grades 6 –12 and college students across the state with the goal of increasing representation of historically underrepresented students of color and women in STEM fields.
See more details regarding the position below.
Read moreComments Off on Work-Study Position OPEN with Washington MESA (due 10/11)Are you a graduate student or postdoc and ready to advance your career in academia or industry? This October, all University of Washington graduate students and postdocs are invited to participate in two exceptional virtual BIG10 career fairs designed to connect you with top opportunities! These events are free.
The University of Washington is thrilled to be a new member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BIG10). BIG10 is the nation’s preeminent model for effective collaboration among research universities. For more than half a century, these world-class institutions have advanced their academic missions, generated unique opportunities for students and faculty, and served the common good by sharing expertise, leveraging campus resources, and collaborating on innovative programs. Governed and funded by the Provosts of the member universities.
BIG10 Academia Career Fair
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
11:00 am – 2:00 pm (EST)
Handshake Career Fair 48820
Register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/career_fairs/48820
Questions: hale.516@osu.edu
Connect with academic and research institutions hiring for tenure-track, non-tenure-track, research, teaching, clinical, and adjunct faculty positions, as well as staff research, lecturer, or postdoc positions. Whether you’re aiming for a future in academia or research, this is your chance to explore various career paths and find your perfect match.
Submit your C.V. to share with academy recruiters:
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4I9E3qczXbEOd1A
2. BIG10 Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (BIG10 GSPIRE)
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
11:00 am – 2:00 pm (EST)
Handshake Career Fair 48526
Register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/career_fairs/48526
Questions: hale.516@osu.edu
Looking to transition into industry or government? BIG10 GSPIRE will connect you with companies seeking diverse, high-caliber talent for roles across various disciplines. This event is tailored for MS/PhD students and postdocs ready to make their mark in the professional world.
Submit your resume to share with recruiters:
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ErXR0V4xG6GY9U
Comments Off on Upcoming Career Events for Graduate Students & PostdocsHello Huskies! See below for a list of scholarships from Soroptimist Seattle-Metropolitan. Soroptimist Seattle-Metropolitan is a group of dedicated volunteers in a global network organization that provides women and girls with access to the education, training, and support they need to achieve economic empowerment.
This award, named after a dedicated Soroptimist Seattle member, is special to the Seattle club. The $5,000 award is granted to women who are a single parent or head of household, pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree, who live in the Puget Sound Region.
Application deadline is November 15* Follow instructions to apply
2. Live Your Dream! Award
This award provides monetary assistance to women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families. Each year, more than $2.4 million in education grants are awarded to over 1,500 women, worldwide, many of whom have overcome enormous obstacles. Soroptimist Seattle-Metro gives awards based on the need and quality of the application. The SISM club award is $5,000. Winners at the club level are automatically considered for the regional level award. Award amounts vary.
Application deadline is November 15th every year. For more information and to apply, please visit: Live Your Dream Awards.
Read about our Award Winners
Comments Off on Scholarships Available w/Soroptimist SeattleThe UW Interdisciplinary Graduate Aging Group is a graduate student research cluster that aims to foster a community of aging scholars from across the academy, who are interested in the cross-disciplinary significance of aging research. United by an interest in understanding aging as a multidimensional phenomenon, the group engages with an array of concepts, theories, and perspectives that enrich the narrative of aging and deepen our appreciation for its value and complexity.
Co-led by Nicolai Wohns (PhD student, Philosophy) and Sarah McKiddy (PhD student, Nursing), the group is primarily composed of graduate students from both the humanities and the sciences, but is open to post-docs and faculty as well. We will meet twice monthly starting in autumn quarter, alternating a journal club session with a guest faculty lecture from various fields. The first meeting will be at 5pm on September 26th in the The Hans Rosling Center, Room 101.
If interested, please fill out this form to indicate your interest and availability. You can also contact Nicolai at nwohns@uw.edu for more information.
Comments Off on Looking for Community? Come join the UW Interdisciplinary Graduate Aging Group!We’re thrilled to announce that the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) at the University of Washington is expanding our team, and we’re looking for passionate, motivated individuals to join us. We have six exciting staff positions open, and we want to invite YOU to apply!
These positions are a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the graduate and professional student community, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact at UW. Whether you’re looking to gain experience in leadership, advocacy, event planning, or communications, we have a role that could be perfect for you. Undergraduates are welcome to apply as well!
Here are the positions currently available:
We encourage you to take a look at the job descriptions linked above and consider applying. We’re looking for individuals who are excited to contribute to our community and bring fresh ideas to the table.
Comments Off on On-Campus Job Opportunities for Graduate and Undergraduate Students at GPSSThe Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Each year, the foundation invests in the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows.
UW undergrads and alumni planning for future graduate study, and current graduate students, in all fields who meet the eligibility criteria should learn about this program, and join us for the UW information session, hosted by the Soros Foundation team and featuring 2024 Soros Fellows Michael Yusov (UW alum), Leslie Ponce-Diaz and Michael Xie.
Soros Fellowship for New Americans Information Session for the UW community
Who: UW undergrads, graduate/professional students and alumni in all fields are encouraged to attend this information, hosted specifically for the UW community by Soros Foundation
When: Sep 23, 2024, 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this zoom session: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5JMoyt96ShyHb0LebJfDrQ
The application for the Soros Fellowship is open now at https://pdsoros.org/application-process/. The deadline for applications this year is Oct. 31, 2024 (2pm ET).
Comments Off on Soros Fellowship for New Americans: UW information session 9/23Apply for the part-time position at the U District Food Bank: https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/f125c3254a6d4cce9084499e6428a164-pantry-coordinator-university-district-food-bank-seattle
Job Type: Part Time
Start Date: September 15, 2024
Application Deadline: August 18, 2024
Experience Level: Entry level
Compensation:At least USD $34 / hour
The expected work schedule is 20-25 hours per week including some Saturday shifts (morning to early afternoon).
Comments Off on Apply to work with the UDistrict Food Bank!The Department of Bioengineering is seeking an hourly Graduate student assistant to support our undergraduate accreditation. Qualified students could come a variety of backgrounds, including engineering, science and education.
Job Title: Graduate Student Assistant
Start and End dates: Sept 16 2024 – Sept 15 2025
Pay Rate: $24 to $28 per hour depending on experience
Job details: The position entails providing both administrative support and educational data analysis for a self-study document and/or an educational publication). Specifically, the student assistant will collect and/or analyze data from faculty, staff and/or UW databases, and prepare figures and text summarizing the data. The position also entails collecting and editing text, figures and tables from faculty and staff for the self-study.
Hours: Maximum 110 hours per quarter during the academic year. Work can be done remotely.
You must be a current student that is enrolled in at minimum 6 credits (undergraduate) or 4 credits (graduate) or 2 credits (PhD) in Autumn 2024
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/ra8sELYmqf74T3VK6.
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