Fall 2025 Research Apprenticeship Program

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Application Due: April 4, 2025

UConn graduate students who are interested in mentoring early career undergraduate students to assist them in the graduate student’s research are invited to submit a proposal for consideration. Selected proposals will be used to create an undergraduate research opportunity based on the information provided by the graduate student.

 

The Research Apprenticeship Program provides graduate students with research assistance and experience in mentoring. Early-career undergraduate students who have little or no prior research experience a pathway to involvement in research with a PhD student mentor. Each graduate student will be paired with one undergraduate student during Fall 2025 to work together on a research project proposed by the graduate student. To apply: Research Apprenticeship Program.

 

Research Apprenticeship Program Details

    • Graduate students must have a viable research project with which they need assistance and the ability to provide training to the undergraduate students.
    • Graduate students must be available to mentor the student apprentice over the semester and provide a substantive learning experience that allows students to develop foundational research skills and gain a greater understanding of the research process as they work on a concrete research project.
    • This program is intended to foster new undergraduate/graduate student connections. Graduate student mentors agree to select a student they are not currently working with and/or have not previously worked with in a research capacity.

 

Compensation and Hours

    • Research apprentices earn up to $500, paid as a stipend. To earn the full $500 award, apprentices will need to dedicate approximately 32 hours over the course of the semester.
    • In recognition of the commitment to mentoring an apprentice, graduate student mentors will receive a $500 stipend at the end of the semester.
    • Research Apprenticeship Program apprentices are required to present their research at the Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition in October or April.

 

To apply: Research Apprenticeship Program.

 

This program is supported by The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) in collaboration with the Center for Access and Postsecondary Success (CAPS)/McNair Program, Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP), and The Graduate School.

 

For questions about the program, undergraduate students may contact Dr. Micah Heumann, Director in the Office of Undergraduate Research, at micah.heumann@uconn.edu and graduate students may contact Dr. Mary Bernstein, Associate Dean of The Graduate School, at Mary.Bernstein@uconn.edu.

2024 Marth Award Recipient – Željko Bošković

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Please join us in congratulating Department of Linguistics Professor Željko Bošković, this year’s winner of the Edward C. Marth Mentorship Award. Named for Edward Marth, former Executive Director of the AAUP UConn Chapter, the award recognizes outstanding mentoring of graduate students by UConn Graduate Faculty members. Professor Bošković brings almost 30 years of mentorship experience, having chaired or served on the PhD committees of more than 80 graduate students. His reviewers describe him as “an unparalleled advisor” with “boundless enthusiasm” with a stellar record of placing his students in tenure-track academic positions.

In honor of his contributions, Professor Bošković will be giving an address that will be included in The Graduate School doctoral commencement ceremony.

Past Recipients of the Marth Award include Diane Burgess (2023), David Knecht (2022), Crystal Park (2021), Preston Britner (2020), Sandra Chafouleas (2019), Maria-Luz Fernandez (2018), Elizabeth Jockusch (2015-2016), Shareen Hertel (2014-2015), John Mathieu (2013-2014), JC Beall (2012-2013) and Dipak Dey (2011-2012).

Graduate Student Appreciation Week

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Monday, April 7th to Friday, April 11th is Graduate Student Appreciation Week, a week full of activities and events designed to celebrate graduate students here at UConn. Visit the Graduate Student Appreciation Week webpage to learn more and view planned events for this year. (Pre-GSAW kick-off events will be held at the regional campuses during the week of March 31st to April 4th!)

The Graduate Student Symposium: Poster Competition

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The Graduate Student Symposium

The University of Connecticut is home to more than 7,000 graduate students, who work and study on all seven UConn campuses, and belong to more than 100 different graduate degree programs. While each of these students exemplifies the critical role of graduate education in shaping the future of Connecticut, geographical distance and disciplinary boundaries hinder their joint pursuit of knowledge and innovation.
The inaugural Graduate Student Research Symposium seeks to remove barriers and promote a sense of connection and shared purpose across ALL graduate campuses. By uniting graduate students through research, impact, and community value, we aim to unlock the transformative power of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Overview: The Graduate Student Research Symposium welcomes UConn graduate students from any graduate degree program on any campus of the University of Connecticut to present their in-progress research and its impact.

The program will be organized as follows:  First, graduate students from any UConn campuses, school or college complete a brief online application describing the topic and impact of their in-progress graduate research. Each applicant categorizes their work within one of six cross-cutting research areas or themes. Applications are due by Noon on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (extended from March 24).

Selected participants present research posters that summarize their in-progress scholarly research to a panel of judges at the Graduate Student Research Symposium. Research posters should be 24” wide and 36” high and graduate students will have about five minutes to present their research and answer follow-up questions.

A workshop aimed at preparing participants for the symposium will take place at 10am on Monday, April 7, 2025.

The Graduate Student Research Symposium will take place at 11AM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Finally, the Competition’s Overall Winner will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship to further their research, and the Competition’s Overall Runner-Up will be awarded $1,000. Additionally, the top presenter in each category will be awarded $1,000 and the runner-up in each category will be awarded $500.  

Judging Rubric: Graduate student poster presentations will be evaluated according to the following elements:

  1. Relevance & Impact. Research is clearly defined and motivated by its specific relevance to a scholarly field of inquiry and by its current or potential positive impact(s) on the broader community.  
  2. Visual Appeal & Design. Poster layout is organized and follows a logical sequence; fonts are legible; excellent use of images, graphics, and diagrams; and strong overall aesthetic appeal.
  3. Effective Communication & Presentation. Presenter is and effective and compelling in motivating their research; knowledgeable about their work and its impacts; and engaging and enthusiastic when interacting with their audience/judges.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for the Graduate Student Symposium is Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 12:00 pm (noon) EST (extended from 3/24!). 
  • Notice: Students will be notified if they have been selected to compete in the Graduate Student Symposium Poster Competition by Friday, March 28, 2025. 
  • Graduate Student Research Symposium Workshop: Applicants who have been selected are invited to take part in a preparation workshop on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 10am – 11:30am.
  • Graduate Student Research Symposium: Selected participants will compete in the inaugural symposium event on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 11am – 2pm. The top awardees will receive cash prizes as described above.

Submit Your Poster Application 

New Position Open: Director of Graduate Student Success

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The Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) team of The Graduate School is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and creative leader for the position of Director of Graduate Student Success. To view the entire job description, see the list of qualifications, and apply for the position, please visit this page on the UConn Careers website. This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on March 26, 2025. 

Hagan International Scholarship 2025-2026

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The Hagan International Scholarship is a worldwide competitive scholarship for graduate students.

Applicants must not hold U.S. citizenship, must not be over 24 years of age as of the Submittal Deadline, and must have received an acceptance letter for the upcoming fall semester from a college or university located in the U.S.

The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to four consecutive semesters and can be used to obtain a graduate degree or to help pay for the first two years of a professional program.

A Free Workshop provides recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Must not hold U.S. citizenship.
  2. Must not be over 24 years of age as of the Submittal Deadline.
  3. Must provide a complete copy of applicant’s undergraduate Transcript showing the Award Degree.
  4. Must have received an acceptance letter for enrollment the upcoming fall semester from a college or university located in the U.S.
  5. Must be a first-time full-time student in graduate school or post baccalaureate professional program.
  6. Must be fluent in the English language and must provide a copy of applicant’s English proficiency test results.
  7. Must provide a Graduation Schedule prepared by the institution and approved by the Department Chair.
  8. Must contribute toward the cost of applicant’s education by working 240 hours from January 1 to September 1, prior to the start of the fall semester each academic year. Employment and/or paid internships must be performed under supervision for compensation. Work can be full-time or part-time.
  9. Must provide a copy of parents Financial Statement.

The submittal deadline for this scholarship is March 15, 2025. For more information, see this brochure. Please visit www.hsfmo.org to submit your application and materials. Additional questions can be directed to scholarships@hsfmo.org.

 

Graduate Student Mentoring: A Mentee’s Guide

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Graduate students serve in various roles throughout their time in graduate school. One of these important roles is that of a mentee. As a mentee, graduate students can learn from and connect with various faculty during their degree program. The new webpage, Graduate Student Mentoring: A Mentee’s Guide, outlines best practices for graduate students in their role as mentees at UConn.

Graduate Student Gatherings and Post-doctoral Researcher Socials

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University leadership understands the impacts of recent events and is working to evaluate options and coordinate official, accurate communications. As we work through these challenging times together, The Graduate School leadership team wants you to know we are here, and we want to support you.

Please join us in a safe space where we can share concerns, challenges, experiences, and develop ways to support one another.

  • 2/10 at 4pm: Whetten Graduate Center, Graduate students
  • 2/12 at 4pm: Whetten Graduate Center, Post-docs
  • 2/17 at 4pm: Online session for Graduate students
  • 2/18 at noon: Whetten Graduate Center, Graduate students
  • 2/21 at 4pm: Online session for Post-docs – POSTPONED; NEW DATE TBD 

Refreshments will be served at in-person meetings. More gatherings may be posted throughout the semester.

Please contact martha.marroni@uconn.edu for information.

Spring and Summer 2025: Last day of work for GAs holding F-1 and J-1 visas

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This information is being sent to all GAs on an F-1 or J-1 visa.  If you are not graduating this spring, this information will not apply to you but it is still important to understand for the future.

Dear International Huskies,

Federal government regulations allow graduate students on F-1 and J-1 visas to hold on-campus employment while they are pursuing their degree. If you will be a Spring 2025 graduate, you will no longer be pursuing your degree after May 11, 2025 and can no longer work on campus beyond that date.

If you hold an Academic Year 2024/2025 or Spring 2025 GA appointment at Storrs or a regional campus (excepting UConn Health), the final date of your appointment is May 22, 2025. If your degree is conferred in May and you hold an F-1 or J-1 visa and your assistantship appointment is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Graduate Employee Union (GEU), the time from May 11, 2025, through May 22, 2025, should be treated as time off. Please work with your supervisor to ensure you finish the duties associated with your assistantship before May 11, 2025. You will still receive your full Spring 2025 GA stipend.

In addition, ISSS will be updating your I-20 or DS-2019 program end date to May 11, 2025, if you are graduating in May and hold a GAship this term. This means your grace period to depart the U.S., or your first eligible date to begin post-completion practical training will begin May 12, 2025. Please plan for this accordingly. ISSS will adjust your I-20 or DS-2019 end date automatically based on notification that you have applied for graduation, or at the time you apply for post-completion OPT (F-1 students) or Academic Training (J-1 students), whichever comes first. ISSS will notify you when your adjusted I-20 or DS-2019 is ready to download from your ISSS portal account later in May.

If you will be offered a summer GA appointment and will complete your degree during Summer 2025, please be aware that the summer term will be considered your final semester, and you may be employed for no more than 20 hours per week. The date you submit all final degree requirements to Degree Audit will be your degree completion date and the last date you may be employed under a graduate payroll title. Your form I-20 will be shortened to this date.

Please reach out to ISSS at international@uconn.edu if you have any questions about this change as it relates to your visa status, I-20, grace period, or practical training timeline.

Leslie M. Shor
Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of The Graduate School

Arthur Galinat
Director, International Student and Scholar Services

2025 Summer Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

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We are pleased to announce that The Graduate School’s Summer Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship will begin accepting applications on February 1, 2025!

The Graduate School is committed to helping graduate students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals during their time at the University of Connecticut. In support of this goal, The Graduate School invites applicants for the Summer Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, which is intended to support the successful completion of the dissertation. Please review the eligibility criteria for this fellowship carefully before applying. This is a one-time $2,000 fellowship. If awarded, the funds will given during the summer term and paid through the Office of the Bursar. Please note that The Graduate School will validate each student’s status as of the Summer 2025 semester and are entitled to rescind the fellowship if a student has graduated or is no longer an active student.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. The applicant must be a doctoral student in a program that requires a dissertation.
  2. The applicant must be an active student when they apply and are awarded. Students who complete their degree during the prior semester cannot be awarded.
  3. The applicant must have documented successful completion of the General Examination by submitting the Report on the General Exam.pdf to the Office of the Registrar’s Degree Audit team no later than February 28, 2025.
  4. The applicant must have documented successful completion and submission of the dissertation proposal by submitting the Dissertation Proposal form.pdf to the Office of the Registrar’s Degree Audit team no later than February 28, 2025.
    • The Dissertation Proposal form may be submitted to Degree Audit without IRB/IACUC approval. The milestone will be posted as “in progress” and that will satisfy eligibility for this application. IRB/IACUC approval must be submitted to Degree Audit when received so that the milestone may be updated to “complete” on the student record.
    • Students in the following doctoral programs may submit their application without having the Dissertation Proposal milestone on their account:
      • Business Administration
      • Communication
      • Clinical Psychology
      • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
      • EPSY – Research Methods, Measurement, and Evaluation
      • EDLR – Learning, Leadership, and Education Policy
    • The applicant is not eligible if they have previously received a Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship.
    • Students at UConn Health (with the exception of Public Health doctoral students) and UConn Law are not eligible to apply for this fellowship.

    Please note, while we hope to provide funding to all eligible applicants, fellowships are not guaranteed, as funds are limited and pending budgetary approval.

    The application period for this fellowship is February 1-February 28, 2025. Applications received outside of these dates will not be processed. You can access the application form and more information on this page.

    If you have questions regarding your eligibility for this fellowship, please contact gradschool@uconn.edu before applying.