Resources for Graduate Students
The programs and resources listed below represent several options for graduate students to expand their UW-Madison experience beyond the bounds of academia. Included are resources to help connect with other students, faculty and the community. We encourage you to access the academic, social, cultural and professional development opportunities available here.
Multicultural Graduate Network (MGN)
Networking Minority Graduate Scholars through Learning and Community
Established in 1999 as "Partners for Success," the Multicultural
Graduate Network links scholars with enhanced opportunities for academic,
cultural and professional development. MGN's special events are geared to
provide graduate students a chance to expand their UW-Madison experience
in a familiar community. MGN can keep you connected to the people and events
that will enrich the quality of campus life and support your academic and
professional development. To find out what MGN can do for you, visit the
MGN Web site.
Graduate Student Professional Development
The Graduate School, through the Office of Outreach and Graduate Student
Professional Development, provides information about professional development
activities via the Web and a monthly e-newsletter, GradLink@Madison.
This office collaborates with numerous campus groups to develop activities
aimed at strengthening a wide rage of abilities, including effective teaching,
writing, peer mentoring,
career development and other issues related to graduate education. For more
information see the GSPD Web site or email
gspd@bascom.wisc.edu.
Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC)
Connecting grad students to one another, the university and the community
The Graduate Student Collaborative is dedicated to enhancing the involvement, personal development, and quality of life of graduate students by acting as a resource, a voice, and a link within the Graduate School. GSC is engaged in outreach, professional development and social programs. Find out more by visiting the GSC Web site.
MentorNet
Since 1998, UW-Madison has been participating in MentorNet, an electronic mentoring program that pairs primarily women and targeted undergraduate and graduate students, and postdocs (all referred to as “protégés”) with mentors from industry and academia. MentorNet provides protégés and mentors with training, coaching and support for an 8-month mentoring period. Since its founding in 1997, MentorNet has matched more than 21,000 protégés and mentors.
As a UW-Madison student or post-doc studying science, math or engineering, you can get “real world” information, encouragement, and advice from professionals in your field through MentorNet. Sign up for MentorNet here.
For more information, or an online application, visit the MentorNet site.
There is no deadline to join.
Sources for Grants
UW Memorial Library Grants Information Collection
Visit the UW Memorial Library's large collection of funding resources and search for grants and funding through online searchable databases. You can begin your search here.
Federal Grants
Grants.gov is a portal to a major searchable source of federal grants. You can research and submit grant applications for federally-funded projects through this web site.
Scholarships (Requires Registration)
FastWeb is a portal to a major search engine for scholarships, volunteer opportunities and colleges. FastWeb requires you to register for access.