FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Marie Christine Kohler Fellowship

The Marie Christine Kohler Fellowship offers an opportunity to dissertators, and third-year MFA, Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine students to reside rent free in the Knapp House, the former Governor's Mansion. The fellowship is founded on principles of scholarship, leadership, and fostering a breadth of ideas.

Application/Nomination Deadline: March 3, 2008
Information: http://knapphouse.rso.wisc.edu/.

Udall Foundation Dissertation Fellowship

The Udall Foundation awards two fellowships of up to $24,000 to doctoral candidates whose research concerns U.S. environmental public policy and/or environmental conflict resolution and who are entering their final year of writing the dissertation. Dissertation Fellowships are intended to cover both academic and living expenses from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

Application deadline: February 21, 2008
Information: http://www.udall.gov.

Graduate Student International Travel Awards

The Division of International Studies is pleased to announce a competition for graduate student international field research awards for Ph.D. students to conduct exploratory research abroad to develop their dissertation topics and be more competitive for extramural fellowships.

Students must apply to one of the International Institute’s area studies/member programs (African Studies, East Asian Studies, The European Studies Alliance, Global Studies, Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies, Middle East Studies, Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies, South Asian Studies, South East Asian Studies, and The Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy). Member programs will review their applications and nominate up to two finalists for consideration by the Division of International Studies selection committee.

Applicants must submit a two page research proposal, budget, and letter of support from their advisor to the appropriate member program. Application materials must be submitted by noon on Friday, February 22, 2008. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain a copy of their advisor’s letter of support and to deliver all application materials to the appropriate member program. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Awardees will be selected on the basis of academic merit, feasibility of the proposed project and budget, and potential to attract subsequent external funding for dissertation research and/or writing. Although the committee will give due attention to regional and disciplinary balance, there is no expectation that a nominee from each program will receive an award each year.

The competition is limited to Ph.D. students only but those from all program stages (i.e. dissertator and non-dissertator) are welcome to apply.

Applicants will be notified on or before April 1st, 2008.

Application deadline: February 22, 2008

Information: For questions and additional information, please contact the member program to which you will apply or Erika Robb at the Division of International Studies, academicspa@international.wisc.edu

The Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

The program, which is sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program (NSGO), matches highly qualified graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative and executive branches of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid fellowship. Any student, regardless of citizenship, who, on February 29, 2008 is in a graduate or professional program in a marine or aquatic-related field at a United States-accredited institution of higher education, may apply to the NSGO through their state Sea Grant program. Interested students should discuss this fellowship with their state Sea Grant Program Director. Applications must be submitted with signature to the state Sea Grant program by February 29, 2008.

Application deadline: February 29, 2008
Information: http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/knauss/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 spring 2008 semester. 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

Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC) & Multicultural Graduate Network (MGN) Spring Retreat

Saturday, January 26
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym

Come explore a variety of approaches for achieving balance in your life as a busy graduate student. Discover new ways to loosen up with relaxation and yoga techniques (no props needed), how reinvigorating self-expression can be, and look inward and forward with a guided labyrinth walk and reflection. Registration is required.

Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative, Office of Outreach & Graduate Student Professional Development & Multicultural Graduate Network

The Teaching Academy is currently accepting nominations for Future Faculty Partners (FFP)

Information regarding the Future Faculty Partners can be found at:
http://teachingacademy.wisc.edu/ffp/becomeffp.asp.

The deadline for submission of materials is January 31, 2008.

Building Academic and Social Community within Your Department

Tuesday, February 5
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Virginia Harrison Parlor, Lathrop Hall

This student panel will discuss ideas and strategies for getting fellow students in your department involved beyond the classroom. Strategies and success stories for building a stronger community, both academically and socially, will be shared. Registration is required.

Register: Spring 08 Event Registration
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative, Office of Outreach & Graduate Student Professional Development.

Family Matters: The Unique Challenges of Balancing Family and Academics

Wednesday, February 6
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Eagle Heights Community Center

This student discussion panel, consisting of partners, single parents, and co-parents, will offer perspectives on the unique challenges presented by the intersection of real life and the rigorous academic life of graduate students. Panelists will talk about their personal experiences and share the advice they’ve learned along the way and the resources that have made their lives easier. Pizza and complimentary childcare will be provided. Registration is required.

Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative, Office of Outreach & Graduate Student Professional Development, Childcare and Family Resources, University Apartments.

Taking the Terror Out of Public Speaking

Monday, February 11
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Memorial Union (TITU)

The first in a three-part series designed to help you improve your speaking skills, this workshop will increase your confidence, show you how to prepare yourself and your speech, and provide tips about how to effectively engage your audience. Registration is required.