Multiple Career Paths Programs
To support doctoral students exploring the range of career options for doctoral graduates, the Graduate School presents the following series of programs for Spring 2016.
One Degree, Many Options: Multiple Career Paths for Doctoral Students
Forum
February 16
Panelists:
Maureen Grasso, Dean
Graduate School, North Carolina State University
Alan Leshner, CEO
American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Flagship Fellowship
The Flagship Fellowship Program helps to recruit outstanding doctoral students to the University of Maryland Graduate School. Flagship Fellowships are multi-year enhancement awards to be added to fellowship/assistantship offers made by graduate programs and may total $60,000 per student over the duration of the award.
Summer Research Fellowship
In partnership with the University of Maryland doctoral programs, the Graduate School is pleased to offer the Summer Research Fellowship. These fellowships support research activities that advance a doctoral student’s progress toward degree. The fellowships carry a stipend of $5,000 with specific cost-share requirements, as detailed in the Guidelines. These fellowships are not intended for dissertation completion.
President's Fellowship
In accordance with our core values, mission, and desire to create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus environment, we offer the President’s Fellowship, aimed at recruiting outstanding doctoral students from differing backgrounds or with unique personal and scholarly experience.
Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholar Award (limited submission)
The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works side-by-side with policymakers such as state legislators and education agency officials as they implement policies to help students achieve more, prepare students for college and careers, and boost college completion.
2019 CIRTL@UMD Summer Professional Development
Consider spending some of your summer time building your teaching and learning resume. CIRTL-Net is offering a number of useful workshop and institutes.
CIRTL Summer Institute on Scientific Teaching
June 17-21 online in Blackboard Collaborate
Get a thorough introduction to CIRTL's approach to STEM education in this online institute.
Summer Internship Fellowship
In partnership with University of Maryland doctoral programs, the Graduate School is pleased to offer the Summer Internship Fellowship program. The Internship Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to participate in alternative learning experiences that advance a doctoral student’s professional developments. The fellowships carry a stipend of $5,000 with specific cost-share requirements, as detailed in the Guidelines.
Invest in Your Career: Take a Summer MOOC on Teaching
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching
U21/PwC Innovation Challenge
The U21/PwC Innovation Challenge is a multidisciplinary competition open to Master's and PhD students from all fields of study. Universitas 21 and PwC are two globally focused organizations who have come together to offer this exclusive opportunity to U21's graduate student community.
The Innovative Challenge helps graduate students to: