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UW Retains Top 10 National Research Ranking

The National Science Foundation has released its 2019 fiscal year Higher Education Research and Development Survey, or HERD, data, showing that the University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked 8th place in the national research rankings for public and private universities. UW–Madison also ranked 8th in the last survey covering the 2018 fiscal year. Among public universities, UW–Madison …

Spring 2021: Beyond the Tenure Track

Beyond the Tenure Track Spring 2021 Navigating Job Negotiations for Graduate Students Tuesday, Feb 9 | Noon–1:30 PM This virtual workshop will help you explore your values and interests to identify your “non-negotiables” before discussing strategies for negotiation. You can expect to leave this workshop with greater confidence in your negotiating skills, access to useful resources, …

Call for Trainee Abstract Submissions – UWCCC Research Retreat 3/16/21

The Carbone Cancer Center is inviting abstract submission for Trainee Flash Talk Presentations at the 2021 Virtual Research Retreat March 16, 2021. TRAINEE ABSTRACTS Abstract submission for potential Trainee Flash Talk Presentations Trainees, including undergraduate, graduate, post-doctoral, residents and fellows, are invited to submit abstracts for consideration for a Flash Talk Presentation. Ten trainees will …

Upcoming (2/1): NIH OITE Mental Health Series – Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders Webinar

The next installment of the NIH OITE mental health series takes place on February 1, 2021 at 12:00 – 2:15 CST. This month we will focus on anxiety. The lecture will include details on physical symptoms of anxiety, as well as common contributors to anxiety including perfectionism, imposter fears, cognitive distortions, and negative self-concept. Culture …

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Workshop and Facilitated Discussion Series

We are pleased to announce a pilot resilience training program for graduate students hosted by the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) in collaboration with the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) and sponsored by the NIH/NIGMS Division of Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity. This program, consisting of six modules, is …

New Database of External Funding Opportunities

In addition to funding through their program, graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply for fellowships from external federal agencies, professional organizations, and private foundations. UW–Madison graduate students can use the table below to identify external funding opportunities for which they may be eligible. Graduate programs and the UW–Madison Graduate School may supplement some externally-funded …

Spring 2021 Student Research Grant Competition

The Spring 2021 Student Research Grant Competition awards are now live in WiSH! Interested graduate students can visit this website to learn more and find the link to WiSH to apply: https://grad.wisc.edu/funding/grants-competition/ Student Research Grants Competition Information – Graduate School | UW–Madison – University of Wisconsin–Madison Have you been invited to present your research at a conference, or do you need additional …

WISCIENCE Scientific Teaching Fellows Program (Now accepting applications for 2021)

WISCIENCE Scientific Teaching Fellows Program (Now accepting applications for 2021) This year-long program is for graduate students and postdocs in the biosciences or connected fields. Through training and practical teaching experience, Fellows learn about and develop innovative and effective ways to teach science. Fellows also learn how to apply the spirit and rigor of research …

GWIS Speaker Event Today (10/21)

Winter Dissertation Writing Camp (Deadline 11/6)

The UW–Madison Writing Center and the Graduate School are now accepting applications to the Winter Dissertation Writing Camp, which will take place Jan 4-8, 2021. Facilitated by Writing Center senior staff, the week-long Camps offer an opportunity for dissertators to make significant progress on their dissertations by drafting a substantial amount of writing in a …