FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program

This program provides fellowships to students of superior academic ability -- selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise -- to undertake study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences. Undergraduate students about to enter graduate school and graduate students who have not yet completed their first year of graduate study and who intend to pursue a doctoral or master's degree, if the master's degree is the terminal or highest degree awarded in an approved field, may apply. The Javits Fellowship is a renewable, four-year fellowship.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2007
Information: http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html

Vilas Travel Grants

Do you need money for travel to a conference or for research purposes? Apply for a Vilas Travel Grant. The Graduate Student Collaborative helps the Graduate School distribute 300 $600 travel grants and a small number of $1,500 grants for international research travel. Current UW-Madison dissertators and final year MFA students are eligible to apply. The Vilas Travel Grant Competition begins October 1, 2007.

Deadline: October 31, 2007
Information: http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/admin/gsc/vilasfellowships.html

Grant and Fellowship Opportunities in International Education

The U.S. Department of Education's International Education Programs Service (IEPS) offers funding to promote expertise and competence in foreign languages and area and international studies.

The following programs plan to accept applications in fall 2007:

The FY 2008 application for the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program is available. The deadline to receive applications is October 4, 2007.

The FY 2008 application for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program is available. The deadline to receive applications is November 5, 2007.

Information: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/index.html

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

The National Science Foundation aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 1,000 graduate fellowships in this competition. The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are at the early stages of their graduate study. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) invests in graduate education for a cadre of diverse individuals who demonstrate their potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation. The fellowship is renewable for three years over a five year period.

Application Deadline: November 1 - November 9, 2007 (varies based on discipline)
Information: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/

Hertz Foundation Fellowships

The Hertz Foundation offers fellowships primarily to students in the applied physical sciences. Applicants must be college seniors or current graduate students, as well as citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency. Applications are screened for qualities the Foundation believes are essential ingredients of future professional accomplishment and/or reasonably reliable leading indicators of future professional success. The fellowship can be renewable for up to 5 years.

Application Deadline: November 2, 2007
Information: http://www.hertzfoundation.org/dx/Fellowships/

Charlotte Newcombe Dissertation Fellowships

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences, and particularly to help Ph.D. candidates in these fields complete their dissertation work in a timely manner. In addition to topics in religious studies or in ethics (philosophical or religious), dissertations appropriate to the Newcombe Fellowship competition might explore the ethical implications of foreign policy, the values influencing political decisions, the moral codes of other cultures, and religious or ethical issues reflected in history or literature. Applicants must be in the writing stage of their dissertation; other restrictions apply.

Application Deadline: November 5, 2007
Information: http://www.woodrow.org/newcombe/index.php

The Presidential Management Fellows Program

The Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) was created to attract to the Federal Service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. Fellows are hired by federal agencies and given exposure to public administration, technology, science, criminal justice, health and financial management, and other domestic and international issues.

Students who complete a graduate degree (master's, law, or doctoral-level) during the 2007-08 academic year (Sept. 1, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2008) are eligible to be nominated. Application, nomination, and selection information is available online at www.pmf.opm.gov. Students in the Law School or the LaFollette School of Public Affairs should follow their school's nomination procedures. Other potential nominees should contact their department chair, and send a message indicating their intent to apply to gspd@bascom.wisc.edu.

The application is projected to launch late October/early November 2007. Please periodically check the PMF Web site for updates concerning the actual application dates.

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Early Career Fellowship

The ACLS is proud to announce the addition of a significant new fellowship program, the Andrew W. Mellon/ACLS Early Career Fellowships which will provide support for young scholars to complete dissertations and, later, to advance their research after being awarded the Ph.D. These fellowships are to assist graduate students in the humanities and related social sciences in the last year of PhD dissertation writing. Applicants must be prepared to complete their dissertations within the period of their fellowship tenure or shortly thereafter.

Application Deadline: November 14, 2007
Information: http://www.acls.org/ecfguide.htm

Ford Predoctoral Fellowships

Through its program of Diversity Fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation's college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. See the National Academies Web site for information about eligibility.

Deadline: November 15, 2007
Information: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/index.html

Ford Dissertation Fellowships

Approximately 35 dissertation fellowships will be awarded. The dissertation fellowships provide one year of support for individuals working to complete a dissertation leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D) degree. See the National Academies Web site for information about eligibility.

Application Deadline: November 29, 2007
Information: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/index.html

Financial Assistance for Child Care Fees

If you are an enrolled UW-Madison student parent, you may qualify for financial assistance toward child care fees through the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program (CCTAP). CCTAP financially assists eligible low-income student parents maintain quality child care for their children. CCTAP is funded through student fees recommended by the Student Services Finance Committee and approved by the Chancellor and the Board of Regents. Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2007 and spring 2008 semesters. More information, deadlines, eligibility requirements and applications can be accessed on the CCTAP Web site at: http://www.wisc.edu/occfr

Additional Funding Resources

Individuals looking for funding opportunities are usually best served by starting with the Funding Sources for Individuals category. Don't forget that the UW Job Center offers a great online resource for finding graduate student assistantships on campus. Register with the Job Center to receive weekly updates.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Faculty Responsibilities and Life at Different Types of Institutions: Panel Discussion

Tuesday, September 25
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Virginia F. Harrison Parlor, Lathrop Hall (1050 University Avenue)

Panelists from Alverno College, Beloit College, Roosevelt University, UW-Baraboo, and UW-Eau Claire will talk about their experience teaching and conducting research at their institution, what the interview process was like, and the culture of working at their institution. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration is required.

Interview Workshop

Thursday, September 27
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Memorial Union (See TITU)

This workshop is perfect both for students who have had several interviews and those who are still unsure of the process. Learn how to improve your interviewing skills and get the job you want.

For information: http://www.lssaa.wisc.edu/careers/events/workshops.html

8th Annual Diversity Plan 2008 Campus Forum

Friday, September 28
8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate and engage in diversity with keynote speaker Dr. Jane Hamilton-Merritt, twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, cultural performances, best practices poster sessions, interactive break-out sessions, art exhibits, and data displays. The event is free and everyone is invited. Lunch will be provided. Register at www.diversity.wisc.edu/forums.php

Keeping Current with the Literature

Thursday, October 4
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Steenbock Library, Room 105

Learn the tools that can help you minimize your time and maximize your efficiency for staying up-to-date in your field of research. Create a custom list of library databases to be always at your fingertips. Have table of contents of the most recent journals sent directly to your email. Be alerted to the most recent articles on a topic. Monitor Web sites, blogs, and other important resources with ease. Keep track of citations and make bibliographies quickly. There will be plenty of hands-on time for you to explore the resources on your own. Registration is required.

Completion of the PhD: Step-by-Step Guidance from the Graduate School

Wednesday, October 10
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Union South

Learn the step-by-step program to make completing the degree easier. Discover tips and etiquette to work effectively with committees, faculty and staff in your department, and staff in the Graduate School. Discover an appropriate timeline for you to get things done and take charge of your degree. Presenter: Elena Hsiao-ching Hsu, Ph.D., Degree Coordinator, Graduate School. Registration is required.

3rd Annual First-Year Experience Conference

Thursday, October 11
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pyle Center

This conference is for faculty, staff, and graduate students who teach and work with first year students and is designed to facilitate an improved experience for new students in and out of class. The conference is free and includes lunch. Details and registration at:

http://www.newstudent.wisc.edu/firstyear/conference.html

Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC) and Multicultural Graduate Network (MGN) Professional Development Symposium

Saturday, October 13
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Union South

Join us for a day of workshops, networking and discussion for graduate students. Topics covered will include developing your C.V., strategies on public speaking, working with people effectively, how to get funding, and achieving balance between graduate school and other important aspects of your life. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.

Vilas Travel Grant Workshop

Wednesday, October 17
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Room 350, Bascom Hall

Are you a final-year MFA or Dissertator who needs financing for travel expenses to do research or present at a conference? If so, come to this workshop to learn how to successfully complete the Vilas Travel Grant application. Deadline to apply for a Vilas Travel Grant is October 31, 2007. Required forms for international students will be available at the workshop. Registration is required.

Forging an Alternative Academic Career after Graduate School

Thursday, October 18
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Ingraham Hall, Room 206

Come hear UW alumna Mary Petrusewicz speak about her experiences pursuing an alternative academic career. Petrusewicz received her Ph. D in Slavic Languages and is now a lecturer with the Stanford University Continuing Studies Program and an independent writer and editor. Come see what alternative academic options exist and how to develop skills that will help in those careers. Registration is required.

Writing Center Workshops

The Writing Center offers non-credit classes throughout the semester, held in Helen C. White Hall. Writing Center classes are free and are open to currently registered UW-Madison students. Each class will give you the chance to pick up valuable writing skills in a supportive, small-group environment. More information: http://www.wisc.edu/writing or 608-263-1992. The following courses are offered this fall in Academic Writing for Graduate and Professional Students:

Library Workshops

Campus libraries workshops and tours help you learn how to find what you need quickly and efficiently. They will help you save time when deadlines for papers and projects approach. Most of these are hands-on. And best of all, they're free.
Topics include: Grants Information, Citations Managers, Internet Searching, Libraries in a Nutshell, Map Tools for Demographic Data, Publishing Your Research, RSS Feeds and Alert Services, and Web Based Learning Tools.

Visit the Web site to find out more about the upcoming workshops.

G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition

This competition is an exciting opportunity that encourages student teams to develop and present technology-based business plans. The competition encourages cross-functional teams of UW-Madison students to compete for cash prizes for presenting the best plans.

The Burrill prize offers students a chance to compete for cash prizes of $10,000, $7,000, $4,000 and $1,000. The contest is open to all UW-Madison undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled full time during fall semester, including MS in Biotech and Evening MBA programs. Contestants must be present for judging and the awards ceremony to collect their prizes. To enter the competition, students register for the G. Steven Burrill Business Plan Competition by registering online and by submitting their plan and related entry forms and materials by the deadline.
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/burrill/

Teaching Forum: Call for 2008 Submissions

Deadline for Submissions: November 1, 2007
Teaching Forum is an on-line biennial publication of the University of Wisconsin System's Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID). It provides a venue for peer-reviewed publication of exemplary "Scholarship of Teaching and Learning" (SoTL) work, serving as a change agent to demonstrate the scholarly nature and applied value of SoTL in higher education.

Research and applied articles are being solicited for our two 2008 issues. We are also interested in reviews of SoTL related books. Please contact the editor to propose a book prior to writing a review. We also will feature reports of SoTL endeavors on UW campuses. If your campus would like to have its program featured, please submit a one paragraph description.

If you have questions about SoTL or want to discuss whether your work is appropriate for Teaching Forum, please contact Lori Carrell, Teaching Forum Editor, carrell@uwosh.edu

http://www.uwlax.edu/teachingforum/papers.html

Additional Graduate Information Resources

Want more? See the Graduate Student Professional Development Web site, the GSC Web site, the University Events calendar,, and Software Training for Students for general and specialized workshops.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

2007 Wisconsin Book Festival

The theme of the sixth annual Wisconsin Book Festival is "Domestic Tranquility." This celebration, takes place October 10 -14, 2007, in and around Madison. The Festival is designed to delight booklovers of all walks, tastes, and ages, the festival features readings, lectures, book discussions, writing workshops, live interviews, children's events, and more.

Information: http://www.wisconsinbookfestival.org/index.php

SOCIAL EVENTS

Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC) Social

GSC Socials are held every Friday. Come join fellow grad students from all across campus for a weekly chance to mingle, get to know people outside of your own department, and unwind from your hectic week. The location varies throughout the semester. Until the weather cools socials are held at the Memorial Union Terrace (rain location: inside, in the Rathskeller) - look for our red GSC signs.

Friday, September 21, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 28, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Check the GSC Web site often to see where future social events will be held.

ACADEMIC DEADLINES

Friday, September 21	Last day to pay tuition without $100 late fee
Friday, September 28	Last day for 50% tuition adjustment on dropped classes