Published: Dec. 3, 2019

Get up to speed on professional development workshops, funding opportunitiesÌýand approaching academic deadlinesÌýfor graduate students.

Grad student studying in reading roomProfessional developmentÌýworkshops

Interdisciplinary Professional Socialization Seminar

ÌýEvery Friday | Last day Dec. 6
Meets weekly to discuss various professional socialization topics with guest speakers on networking, conferencing, and grant writing.

Writing Accountability Seminar

Every Monday and Tuesday | Last days Dec. 9, 10
The goal of the seminars is to improve work efficiency and productivity while keeping each other accountable on dissertation writing goals.Ìý

Write-In

ÌýEvery Thursday | Last day Dec. 12
Having trouble making time for your writing? Join other graduate students in this coffee-house style setting dedicated to staying focused and accountable on graduate writing goals. Free coffee is served.

Feel Better Fast

ÌýEvery Thursday | Last day Dec. 12
This CAPS workshop is designed specifically for graduate students. The workshop focuses on mindfulness techniques and coping strategies. You will learn how to calm yourself in stressful situations, take a step back from your thoughts and make decisions that feel right for you. All workshops are free, confidential and unlimited for students. Â鶹ÒùÔº do not need to be a CAPS client or complete CAPS paperwork to attend.

Getting Started

ÌýEvery Friday | Last day Dec. 13
This accountability seminar helps new graduate students set goals, manage their time efficiently, and maintain good writing habits, while fostering relationships with peers across disciplines.


Funding opportunities

Proposal deadline Jan. 10
The Open Space and Mountain Parks Department (OSMP) of the city of Boulder hasÌý through its funded research program for scientific inquiry on OSMP lands. The maximum award amount is $10,000. Proposal deadline is Jan 10. For more information, contact Brian Anacker atÌýanackerb@bouldercolorado.gov.

Application deadline Feb. 1
Apply for theÌý2020 Summer Internship Program in Research for Graduate Â鶹ÒùÔº by Feb. 1.ÌýInterns in this eight-week program participate in research under the guidance of an ETS mentor. Projects may be conducted in one of nine research areas.


Deadlines for December grads

Dec. 9: Update diploma name, address (doctoral students)

Â鶹ÒùÔº whose doctoral degrees will be awarded in December must update diploma name and address through the .

Jan. 21: Update diploma name, address (master’s students)

Â鶹ÒùÔº whose master’s degrees will be awarded in December must update diploma name and address through the .