THE DIGEST
Your bi-weekly round-up of graduate student events, opportunities & resources.

We hope the first week of A-term is off to a good start! As we enjoy the sun and escape from the heatwaves, here’s a roundup of events, fellowships, jobs, and other resources to help you in your graduate studies this term. We’re looking forward to returning to campus for in-person instruction and activities this autumn, and in order to do so safely, the UW is requiring all students and employees to be vaccinated. You can learn more about the requirements as well as resources for getting vaccinated here.

This newsletter is being sent to both current graduate students and those who will begin their studies in the autumn of 2021, in order to provide resources ahead of the term. Information below subject to change. Please always refer to the source pages for the most up-to-date details on fellowships, jobs and events.

FUNDING
Pad your wallet

Graduate Staff Assistant Position with GO-MAP

·     Application Deadline: July 5, 11:59 p.m.

·     For full-time UW graduate students

·     Emphasis on demonstrated experience and commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion

·     Compensation includes salary, tuition waiver, and health insurance eligibility

·     Appointment duration from September 16, 2021 to June 15, 2022

Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship

·     Application Deadline: July 13, 4 p.m. Pacific Time

·     For tribally-affiliated Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian applicants

·     Applicants must be engaged in the creation, dissemination and/or perpetuation of knowledge in their field

·     Applicants’ work must benefit an Indigenous community or communities in the U.S. and U.S. territories

·     Two-year fellowship of $75,000

·     Restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents

Society for American Music – Margery Lowens Dissertation Research Fellowship

·     Application Deadline: July 1

·     For DMA and Ph.D. candidates in early stages of dissertation research on American music

·     Award to cover dissertation costs, maximum of $4,000

The Center for Jewish History – Graduate Research Fellowships

·     Application Deadline: June 30

·     For Ph.D. candidates who will use the Center for Jewish History’s partners’ collections for research

·     Ten-month fellowships, to begin fall 2021 or spring 2022

·     In person, fully remote, and hybrid fellowships available

·     Stipends range $20,000 to $22,500, depending on fellowship residency mode

Microsoft Research Ph.D. Fellowship

·     Department Nomination Deadline: June 30, 12 p.m. Pacific Time

·     For full-time Ph.D. students who will be in their third year, beginning fall of 2021

·     Nominated for fellowship by department chair’s office

·     Proposed research must be closely related to the general areas of research carried out by Microsoft Research lab members or those within an applied research group in other parts of Microsoft (listed below)

·     Stipend of $42,000 for two academic years (2022-23 & 2023-2024)

·     Open to students of any nationality

Johnson & Johnson/National Medical Fellowships

·     Application Deadline: June 30, 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time

·     For underrepresented medical students of color

·     Two-year service-learning program

·     Award amount: $5,000 for first year; $10,000 for second year

·     Restricted to DACA recipients and U.S. citizens

American Academy of Underwater Sciences Research Scholarships

·     Proposal Deadline: June 30

·     For master’s and Ph.D. students

·     Who will use diving as a principal research tool or study scientific diving

·     Scholarships can range from $1,500 to $3,000

American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education: Outstanding Dissertations Competition

·     Application Deadline: August 2

·     For recent Latinx Ph.D. graduates and current Ph.D. students

·     Who will have completed a dissertation in social sciences between December 2019 and August 1, 2021 (dissertation dates confirmed via email; ending date on website is not correct)

·     Award amounts range from $1,000–$3,000

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation: Graduate Scholarships

·     Application Deadline: August 15

·     For full-time students

·     Currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution

·     Minimum GPA of 3.0 (“B” average);

·     Demonstrate community service and involvement

Princeton University Society of Fellows Postdoctoral Fellowships

·     Application Deadline: August 3, 8:59 p.m. EST

·     For recent Ph.D. graduates and current ABD Ph.D. students

·     Who have or will fulfill all Ph.D. requirements between January 1, 2020 and June 15, 2022

·     In the humanities and humanities-related social sciences

·     Fellowship includes three-year appointments to research and teach at Princeton

BioMatrix Joe Holibaugh Memorial Scholarship Program

·     Application Deadline: August 1

·     For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

·     Who have been diagnosed with hemophilia A or B and an inhibitor

·     Restricted to United States residents

·     Program is not available to those participating in or receiving healthcare coverage from Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, the Veterans Administration, or any other Federal healthcare program

·     Scholarship amount of $1,000

Joshua Gomes Memorial Scholarship Fund

·     Application Deadline: Mailed materials must be received by July 15

·     For full-time graduate and undergraduate students

·     Who are HIV positive or living with AIDS

·     Scholarship amount of $1,000

National Medical Fellowships

·     Application Deadlines: Range June 13–August 1, 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time

·     For medical students

·     Who are DACA recipients or U.S. citizens

·     U.S. permanent residents and Green Card holders are not eligible

·     Eligibility, application deadlines, and award amounts vary by specific award

NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) Awards

·     Application Deadline: August 1, 2 p.m. Pacific Time

·     For doctoral and postdoctoral researchers

·     Seeking scientific and technological research opportunities at federal laboratories

·     Stipends range from $45,000 to $80,000 per year

·     Some affiliated laboratories have citizenship restrictions

Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation: Education Support Awards

·     Application Deadline: August 1

·     For graduate and undergraduate women students who have minor children

·     In low-income households (all annual family income less than $20,000 for a family of 2; less than $24,000 for a family of 3; less than $28,000 for a family of 4)

·     Awards of $5,000 each

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) Info Session
July 22, 5–6 p.m.
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship funds approximately 2,000 new awards per year for research-based graduate study in social science, science and engineering. How much? A $34,000 annual stipend and full cost of tuition and fees for 3 years. Learn more about this information session from the Graduate School.

International Student Panel: Fellowships for Graduate Study
June 30, 6–7 p.m.
A panel of five to six UW awardees will describe their experiences and offer tips on applying for fellowships as international students. To maximize the benefit you receive from this panel, we recommend reading about the fellowship(s) you want to pursue before you attend the panel session.

Global Fellowships: Study & Research Panel
June 29, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Hear from past UW grantees of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Study/Research awards and the DAAD Study/Research awards about the application process and experience. You are encouraged to come with questions!

JOB HUNT
Make your next career move

Historic Preservation Technician at Joshua Tree National Park – Great Basin Institute

·     Job in Twentynine Palms, CA

·     Applications due: July 17

·     The Great Basin Institute is recruiting to hire a Historic Preservation Technician to join our Research Associate (RA) program and work within JOTR’s Historic Structures and Cultural Landscapes program. The principal objective of this position is to implement activities focused on promoting cultural scientific research related to JOTR in preservation of historic structures and cultural landscapes.

·     Seeking – Candidates with a master’s in Architecture, History, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Rare Disease Research Unit – Pfizer, Inc.

·     Fellowship in Cambridge, MA

·     Applications due: August 31

·     The Rare Disease Research Unit is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral fellow to explore the biology of mechanisms of toxicity in sporadic ALS. The successful candidate will be a member of a group focused on neurological/neuromuscular diseases including several repeat expansion diseases.

·     Seeking – Candidates pursuing a doctorate in Molecular/Cell Biology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.

Mental Health & Wellness Programs Manager – Homage Senior Services

·     Job in Lynnwood, WA

·     Applications due: July 16

·     Homage is the largest service provider for older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County. Homage has several core programs, including mental health and wellness, home repair, nutrition, social services and transportation. The Mental Health and Wellness Program Manager is responsible for daily management and operations of the department.

·     Seeking – Candidates with a master’s in Counseling, Mental Health, Social Work, or a related field.

Handshake Tip of the Week – Handshake: Updated Homepage

In the coming weeks, Handshake will be rolling out a new student homepage that simplifies navigation and calls attention to important actions you can take to enhance your job search experience. Log in to your Handshake account and be on the lookout for the updates on your homepage!

GRAD CONNECTIONS
Events, activities, connecting

Biomedical Research Integrity (BRI) Lecture: Research Misconduct
July 20, 4–5 p.m.
The U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) requires that all pre- and post-doctoral researchers supported by PHS training grants receive training in the responsible conduct of research. The University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Bioethics and Humanities and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center developed the Biomedical Research Integrity (BRI) program to enable its researchers to meet the PHS requirement.

SafeCampus Violence Prevention and Response Training
July 15, 2:30–4 p.m.
During this interactive training, we ask participants to consider their unique role in preventing violence at the University of Washington. This training has been adapted to consider the remote academic environments that many staff, students, and faculty are currently experiencing. We will explore mental health and warning signs of different forms of violence including; workplace violence, relationship violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. We will briefly practice in-person and remote bystander intervention techniques and build your understanding of UW resources.

Indigenous Walking Tour for University of Washington
Owen Oliver, who graduated from the University of Washington with a double major in American Indian Studies and Political Science in Spring 2021, has created a walking tour of the University of Washington Seattle campus, highlighting the Indigenous presence on campus. His senior year, with support from the Husky Seed Fund and Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies, he researched and drafted the tour.

Trans/Gender Identity 101 for Autism Professionals
July 13, 4–6 p.m., online webinar
Research shows that support from adults can drastically cut a transgender youth’s risk of depression and suicide. Many professionals want to support their clients but lack the skills and knowledge needed to confidently navigate these complex topics. Taught by a psychologist who is both autistic and transgender, this webinar introduces the key concepts around gender identity as well as issues specific to the autistic community.

Vinyasa Yoga with Sophia Anderson
7–8 p.m., Wednesdays
Build strength and find your center with a Vinyasa yoga class. In this class, you’ll use a combination of quick movement and longer holds to increase muscle tone, deepen your connection with your breath, and reset your energy. The intensity level will be your own choice, and there will be options in the class to make sure people of all ability levels feel comfortable. People practice Vinyasa yoga because of its stress-relieving and focus-enhancing qualities. All you need to join are some comfortable clothes, a mat or towel, and a blanket nearby.

Global Themes in World History since 1500 in Five Images with Libi Sundermann, UW Tacoma
July 13, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
This talk, based on E. Sundermann, M. Azevedo, and J. Dunn, Global Themes in World History since 1500, will give a brief introduction to the field of world history followed by examination of Sundermann’s five favorite images from Global Themes in World History to illustrate the book’s sweeping topics and themes. These include geography and environment, material culture, science and technology, gender and sexuality, and war, peace, and diplomacy between 1500 and 2000.

Sonolocations: A Sound Works Series
June–August, online
The Henry Art Gallery and Jack Straw Cultural Center are pleased to partner to commission a three-part series of audio artworks, to be released free and online throughout the summer of 2021. The participating artists were invited to consider the theme of place, and its unique resonance throughout the pandemic, to offer directed sonic experiences for listeners wherever they might find themselves.

A Gee’s Bend Quilt by Mary L. Bennett
Through October 3, Henry Art Gallery
This iteration of Viewpoints features “Housetop”—nine-block variation (1975) by Mary L. Bennett (b. 1942), a quiltmaker from Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Since at least the second half of the nineteenth century, women from this small and geographically remote community of mostly slave decedents have made quilts using a range of available materials, including flour and fertilizer sacks, old work clothes, and factory remnants, with the practical purpose of keeping their families warm.

ArtsUW: On Demand
Online
Engage with the arts at the University of Washington from the comfort of your own home, in your own time. This archive of events offers you the opportunity to watch the latest virtual lectures and performances, and see recent digital exhibitions. In addition, visit ArtsUW Events to see all that is coming up.

Zumba with Karen Cornelio
6–7 p.m., Thursdays
Zumba takes the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and world rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. You’ll need some room to get down, supportive shoes, water nearby, and a towel.

GRAD HACK
Guidance & strategies for navigating grad education

Accessible Technology Office Hours
July 1, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. (the first Thursday of every month)
Do you have a question about making your website, digital documents, videos, or other information technology accessible? Members of the IT Accessibility Team will be available to answer your questions on the first Thursday of every month, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., via Zoom. Drop in any time during that hour to say hello or to explore accessibility one-on-one or in small groups with members of our team.

How to make a box fan filter to protect yourself from summer smoke
You don’t have to buy an expensive air purifier to keep your home air breathable. Use these tips from the UW’s Interdisciplinary Center for Exposures, Diseases, Genomics, and Environment, to help clean indoor air from any wildfire smoke this summer.

Digital Scholarship Project Help Office Hours
July 9, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Learn about getting started with digital projects at UW. We offer consultations for research and course related projects. Examples include support for digital publishing, building digital exhibits, and more! We can help you find the right tools, resources and instruction whether you’re just getting started or are working on an on-going project. Come ask us about the Libraries digital infrastructure pilot tools (Manifold, Omeka, Scalar, etc.).

COVID-19
Resources, FAQs, support

COVID-19 resources from the University of Washington
Whether you’re a student or instructor, in need of financial aid or academic assistance, here’s a list of resources from the UW to help support the community during the pandemic.

Mental Health Services Across Campuses
·     Let’s Talk (Seattle campus)

·     Accessing mental health care (Seattle campus students)

·     Counseling services (UW Tacoma students)

·     Counseling services (UW Bothell students)

Emergency aid and food access
We understand life can be unpredictable. Unexpected costs and needs can cause significant stress and impact your academic success and personal well being. That’s why the three campuses of the University of Washington have Emergency Aid to support currently enrolled UW students.
·     UW Bothell: Emergency resources and food access

·     UW Seattle: Emergency resources and food access

·     UW Tacoma: Emergency resources and food access

Reporting Bias Incidents at UW
This Bias Incident Reporting Tool is for NON-EMERGENCY incidents. If your immediate safety is at risk, you are witnessing violence or perceive imminent harm to yourself or others, please immediately dial 911. If your experience includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and/or relationship violence, please contact UW SafeCampus at 206-685-7233 (available 24 hours, 7 days a week).