Equipping and Empowering Graduate Students to Apply for External Funding

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 11:45am - 1pm
Location: WARF Centennial Seminar Hub (Room 7560), Morgridge Hall 1205 University Ave
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Join us at this dynamic event where you’ll discover why fellowships are crucial funding opportunities. Learn from faculty and peers from various disciplines who will share insights on the importance of applying for fellowships and how to write competitive applications, including crafting compelling research descriptions, demonstrating your impact, and involving your advisor. Leave feeling motivated and equipped to pursue funding opportunities with confidence.
A buffet lunch will be served at 11:45 am; the session will begin at 12:00 pm.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the importance of fellowships and grants for their academic and career goals.
  • Apply key strategies for writing compelling research statements and demonstrating impact.
  • Work effectively with faculty advisors to improve their funding applications.

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