Spring 2023 Conference Participation Award

We are pleased to announce that The Graduate School’s Conference Participation Award (formerly the Doctoral Student Travel Award) will be accepting applications from December 1, 2022-January 15, 2023. 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 […]

PostDoc Onboarding Information

Welcome to your new role as a Postdoctoral Research Associate! On this webpage, you will find information, resources, and a “getting started checklist” designed to help you successfully orient yourself to the University and facilitate a smooth transition into your new position. You are encouraged to refer back to this webpage for useful information throughout […]

Graduate Program Approvals

Steps for New Graduate Program Approvals The University of Connecticut offers over 75 doctoral degree programs, 100 master’s degree programs, and 90 certificate programs. As knowledge grows and as new approaches to discovery, learning, and creative activity emerge, it is often appropriate to offer new programs or new innovative pathways to existing degrees. Information about […]

Revenue-Sharing Graduate Programs

Revenue-Sharing Graduate Programs

Graduate Faculty Resources

Sent on behalf of Kent Holsinger, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of The Graduate School *** Colleagues,   I am writing to let you know about the expanded resources that The Graduate School is offering to graduate faculty, staff, and faculty who hold an administrative role, such as Departments Heads or Directors of […]

BIPOC Report: Process Summary

Process Summary

Remote Work for GAs and Tuition Remission

Colleagues, I am writing with guidance about graduate assistants working while outside the U.S. Remote Work GAs provide vital teaching and research service to the University, and some of this work might be possible remotely. GAs who are here in the U.S. are able to work remotely, provided they have supervisor approval and that the […]

Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship and Conference Participation Awards

Sent on behalf of Kent Holsinger, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of The Graduate School, to Directors of Graduate Studies and Department Admins. *** Colleagues, At this time of year, The Graduate School typically shares information about how to apply for doctoral travel funds and the doctoral dissertation fellowship. I am writing to […]

Coronavirus Relief Emergency Funding for Students

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) was approved by Congress and includes support for higher education, including emergency grants for students facing expenses due to COVID-19. The grants must be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, […]

Financing Resources for Current Students

Financing Resources Back to Current Student Resources Learn more about the different resources available for funding your graduate student experience. This page can connect you with answers for the questions you may have surrounding graduate assistantships, fellowships and awards, and financial aid.