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Graduate School Philanthropic Awards

January 11, 2018 by White, Brian

The Graduate School’s Philanthropic Awards are funded by donors and are intended for outstanding graduate students. These need-based and merit awards recognize excellent students for their academic achievement and provide assistance to those who demonstrate financial need. Students will need to log in to the NinerScholars site at http://scholarships.uncc.edu/ and complete an applicant profile before they can be matched to any awards. For award information and eligibiltiy criteria, please visit https://graduateschool.uncc.edu/funding/graduate-fellowships. For more information, please contact jhgreen@uncc.edu

Deadline to apply – March 15, 2018

Download instructions on nominating your graduate students for these lucrative awards.

Task Force Seeks Funding Ideas

December 20, 2017 by White, Brian

The Graduate Student Funding Task Force recently completed a series of campus forums to solicit information on graduate student support. The Task Force continues to seek input from students, faculty and staff to help shape the future of graduate funding. If you have ideas, issues, challenges, suggestions, and possible solutions for graduate student funding, please forward them by Feb. 1 to FundingTaskforce@uncc.edu.

English Language, I-9 Form Help Available to International Teaching Assistants

December 19, 2017 by White, Brian

International graduate assistants paid from Teaching Assistant funds, regardless of assigned duties, are required to attend an English language assessment session.

Sessions are scheduled in January, as follows:

Fri Jan 5, 1:00-4:00, CHHS 280

Tue Jan 9, 9:00-12:00, CHHS 280

Fri Jan 12, 1:00-4:00, CHHS 280

Assistance also is available for completing the I-9 Form, required for non-residents working in the U.S. That session is Friday, Jan. 5, 10:00-12:00, CHHS 370.

For more information and possible additional sessions, contact ITASupport@unc.edu.

GASP Nominations Open for Fall Semester

December 12, 2017 by White, Brian

The Graduate School is accepting GASP (Graduate Assistant Support Plan) nominations for new students enrolling fall 2018.

Nominations may be completed via the eGA Nomination Form. More information is available on the Graduate School’s Faculty and Staff Student Funding page.

Contact Dr. Julie Goodliffe, Director of Fellowships and Funding for more information. .

Faculty Judges Sought for Research Symposium

November 30, 2017 by White, Brian

The 18th Annual Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Symposium is Apr. 6, 2018 and the planning committee is seeking faculty judges.

The event, scheduled for the UNC Charlotte Student Union, includes poster and oral presentations.

Last year, UNC Charlotte graduate students made more than 100 presentations. Each judge will review multiple presentations or posters to review.

For more information, contact event co-chairs Amy Grybush or Katy Haughney, or visit The Center for Graduate Life.

2018 Brings New Summer Fellowship

November 20, 2017 by White, Brian

The Graduate School recently launched a new funding opportunity for doctoral students who pursue their studies over the summer months.

The Graduate School Summer Fellowship (GSSF) Program awards $6,000 ($2,000 per month) paid at the end of May and is available to full-time students with GASP support. Applicants must

Pass their qualifying exam and proposal defense by May 15, 2018
Pre-register for full-time enrollment in the 2018 fall semester.
Hold an eligible graduate assistantship with GASP funding in the 2018 fall semester

The GSSF is designed to replace a TA or other summer job that takes the student away from their research. Recipients are expected to dedicate significant effort to their research project over the summer months and make timely progress to the degree.

To apply, students should submit an abstract about their project, not to exceed 500 words, with a paragraph explaining specific goals for the summer. Also include a timeline for completing the goals and year and semester of anticipated graduation. Please send to Dr. Julie Goodliffe, jmgoodli@uncc.edu, by Mar.1, 2018.

The student’s advisor should send an email to Dr. Goodliffe supporting the application and confirming his/her availability to provide support (direction, advising, supervision, mentoring) over the summer.

Applicants will be informed of the decision on their application no later than Mar. 30, 2018.

For information on these and other financial assistance programs, contact Dr. Julie Goodliffe at jmgoodli@uncc.edu.

Deadlines Loom for Major Grants

November 17, 2017 by White, Brian

Major external fellowships that pay stipends plus full tuition and fees are available, but the deadline to apply is coming soon. A sampling of the opportunities are listed below with deadlines.

UNC Charlotte has a license to use PIVOT, the largest database of grant opportunities in the U.S. that includes local, state, federal, international, and foundation opportunities. For information on these and other financial assistance programs, contact Dr. Julie Goodliffe, at jmgoodli@uncc.edu, .

Department of Defense SMART program for graduate students pursuing a degree in one of 19 STEM disciplines. Pays full tuition and fees, $25-000 – $38,000 stipend (depending on field of study), money for health insurance, summer internships, and job placement after graduation in a DoD facility.

Deadline: Dec. 1.

Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowship for PhD students in one of several areas of computer science, unrestricted citizenship. Apply for up to $20,000 for tuition and fees, plus a salaried internship at Symantec.

Deadline: Dec. 1.

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship for students completing their dissertation in a research-based PhD in almost every field. Apply for a one-year stipend of $25,000 for your final year.

Deadline: Dec. 7

National Institutes of Health Predoctoral Fellowships (F31) Apply for three years of support with a ~$24,000 stipend, and money for tuition and fees. This prestigious award will also show your fundability as a biologist, which is crucial for career success.

Deadline: Dec. 8

Google’s Women Techmakers Scholarship for women in computer science or computer engineering. Apply for a $10,000 scholarship and an invitation to the Google Scholar’s Retreat in Mountain View, California. Unrestricted citizenship.

Deadline: Dec.11

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship for students pursuing a research-based Ph.D. in almost every field. Apply for three years of an annual $24,000 stipend.

Deadline: Dec. 14

American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry Graduate Fellowship Program for graduate students in the field of analytical chemistry. $21,000 fellowships.

Deadline: Dec. 16

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship for students pursuing a doctorate in one of 15 STEM disciplines. Apply for up to four years full tuition and fees, a generous stipend, and money for medical insurance from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), the Army Research Office (ARO), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

Deadline: Dec. 31

Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship. Computational science is interdisciplinary by nature, using algorithms, mathematics and computers to analyze and solve scientific and engineering problems. Apply for up to four years of a $36,000 per year stipend plus academic allowance.

Deadline: Jan. 17

Looking for Alumni Successes

November 16, 2017 by White, Brian

GPD’s and Chairs, please provide the Graduate School with names, contact info and brief descriptions of your successful graduate alumni. We plan to showcase the quality of our graduate programs through the success of our alums. We’ll prepare brief vignettes of those alums – a photo and a paragraph about their graduate experience and career trajectory since earning the advanced degree. Just tell us who they are, and we’ll connect and gather the information. Your program graduates will be featured in web content and in collateral material. Let’s start with just one or two standout alums from each graduate program. The aim is to convey the quality, value and impact of UNC Charlotte graduate education and research. Send the name, contact info and a brief description of your alum’s professional status to our Graduate School communications team, grad-comm@uncc.edu.

Updates on Congestion, Class Schedule

November 14, 2017 by White, Brian

The Chancellor’s Office recently shared updates on work aimed at alleviating campus congestion and improving class-scheduling efficiency.

A task force that has been examining campus congestion made 34 suggestions for improvement ranging from infrastructure changes to alternative forms of transportation. The report is available for download from the Chancellor’s Office.

Senior Associate Provost Jay Raja is leading an effort to offer a full schedule of classes on Fridays. More information on the schedule change is available on the Academic Affairs website.

Minority STEM Recruiting Fair Nov. 17

November 06, 2017 by White, Brian

The North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NC-LSAMP) will host a Graduate Recruitment Fair Nov. 17 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Raleigh.

The recruitment fair is part of the NC-LSAMP Annual Undergraduate Research Conference at the NC State McKimmon Conference & Training Center, 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh.

For registration information, please visit 2017 NC-LSAMP Annual Research Conference.

NC-LSAMP seeks to increase the quality and quantity of students who earn science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate degrees and successfully matriculate into STEM graduate programs.

Doctoral Students Paid for Fellowship Apps

October 20, 2017 by Stanchina, Karla

Through a new incentive program developed by the Graduate School, UNC Charlotte’s doctoral students may earn money by submitting fellowship applications. The Fellowship Application Incentive Program or FAIP runs through May 31, 2018 and requires registration. Details can be found on the Graduate School’s Funding webpage or by contacting Dr. Julie Goodliffe, Director of Funding, the Graduate School.

Graduation FAQ's Created

October 19, 2017 by Stanchina, Karla

The Graduate School has created some handy FAQ’s to help guide GPDs and Faculty through the graduation process and timelines. Using the University’s FAQ system, users can search by topic or browse by popularity. Students also have access to these important questions. Visit the Graduation and Commencement Pages.

Update Enrollment Projections by Nov. 1

September 19, 2017 by White, Brian

Graduate projections for Fall 2018, 2019, and 2020 should be completed in GPDNet by Nov. 1, including the enrollment management plan to achieve those projections.

Base your enrollment and graduate projections and plans on your college’s strategic plan.

To access projections and plans in GPDNet, select PROGRAM DASHBOARD at the top of the page, click on your program, and select from the appropriate tabs to view and enter data, or you may download the spreadsheet Fall 2017 9-8-2017 Official Census Enrollment by Program.

Open Swims will be held in Cato 248 according to the schedule shown below to support planning and respond to questions. If you have questions or need individual assistance, please contact Johnna Watson. To register, please visit the Enrollment Management Planning registration page.

Open Swim Schedule
Graduate School Conference Room, Cato Hall, #248

Wednesday, September 27th, 1-2:30 pm

Friday, October 6th, 1:30 – 3 pm

Thursday, October 12th, 11:30 am-1 pm

Wednesday, October 18th, 10:30 am – noon

Raleigh Meteorologist Greg Fishel to Address Climate Change

September 15, 2017 by White, Brian

Greg Fishel, weather forecaster for Raleigh television station WRAL, will present “Climate Change: My Journey from Ideology to Science,” Nov. 11 at the Raleigh Convention Center.

The presentation, sponsored by the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, examines the scientific, political and religious sides of the climate change debate and explores why a divide exists between scientists and the public.

To register, please visit Sigma Xi.

Sigma Xi also will be sponsoring a Student Research Conference at the event, featuring a poster competition and career development sessions on science communication.

Assistantships Now on Hire-A-Niner

August 29, 2017 by White, Brian

Hire-A-Ni ner, the online system that provides students easy access to jobs, internships, and co-ops now is a source for Graduate Assistantship opportunities too.

“A graduate assistant position has been added to the types of jobs listed on Hire-A-Niner,” said Julie Goodliffe, Director of Funding and Fellowships for the Graduate School. “Now, any department looking for a graduate assistant can easily create the position in Hire-A-Niner and view all the applications in one place.”

Goodliffe said the Hire-A-Niner portal permits greater control over when and how an opportunity is posted and on who can apply. The portal also archives job postings so re-posting a job is easy.

Students can search and save their searches and get updates by email. The system features a resume creator, resource library, hire reporting and online career tools.

For more information or to register and post a graduate assistantship opportunity, visit Hire-A-Niner and select the Employer option.

Graduate Recruitment Cited in Best Practices Study

August 10, 2017 by White, Brian

UNC Charlotte’s graduate enrollment management strategy was highlighted as a best practice in a recently released national research report on enrollment trends.

The report, produced by Hanover Research, a firm that provides research and consulting services to corporate, education, and healthcare clients, is entitled “Best Practices in Graduate Student Recruitment.” The report suggests the most effective steps college deans nationwide are taking to ensure continued strong enrollment in the face of increasing tuition rates and student debt.

UNC Charlotte was acknowledged for “harnessing the power of technology and data” through its enrollment management strategy to recruit students who are a good fit with the university.

“Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) looks at the larger context for an institution (its mission, goals, and view on the emerging needs for skills and abilities in its students),” the report says, “and builds those considerations into the enrollment process, coordinating student recruitment, marketing, tuition and financial aid, academic portfolio offerings, and student support services.”

The report goes on to say, “UNC Charlotte’s Graduate Enrollment Management (GEM) plan is designed as a collaborative process by an academically diverse group of representatives. Decisions are informed by data collection and analysis and aim to produce measurable improvements in recruitment, admissions, retention, funding, and graduation.”

Hanover’s research report can be downloaded here.

UNC Charlotte Ranks High for NSF Grants

August 08, 2017 by White, Brian

UNC Charlotte has ranked fourth in North Carolina for the number of NSF Graduate Research Fellows since 2010, behind Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and NC State.

You can help continue this success by encouraging your best students to apply for the NSF GRFP, which provides a $34,000 annual stipend for three years, and pays tuition and fees.

Deadlines are October 24th – 28th, depending on field of study.

For more information on student funding, visit the Graduate School’s Student Funding site.