Workshops and Presentations

Enrolled U of A students may attend these sessions. Please contact the Associate Director of the Office of Fellowships, Dr. Shelley Hawthorne Smith (shellh@arizona.edu) with questions.

Workshops

Prior to the workshop, we ask that you review the linked slides. We will not review the slides during the workshop. Come prepared with questions and ready to do some work on your application. 

How to Fund Graduate School for International Students

  • Thursday, August 28 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link

How to Fund Graduate School for Domestic Students

  • Thursday, August 28 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link

Searching for External Funding

  • Wednesday, Sept 10 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Please register to receive Zoom link

Create a Fellowship Application Plan

  • Friday, Sept 5 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link

Writing a Personal Statement That Wows

  • Tuesday, Sept 16 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link  

Structuring a Research Proposal for a Fellowship Application

  • Monday, Sept 22 at 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link  

Information Sessions

We will review eligibility, the application process, and tips for success. Prior to the information session, review the opportunity online to make sure you are eligible.   

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) and National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Information Session

  • Please check your eligibility for the NSF and DoD fellowships prior to attending a session.  
    • Wednesday, August 27 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link
    • Thursday, Sept 4 from 12:30 – 1:30 a.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link

DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service Study Scholarship and Research Fellowship Information Sessions

  • Wednesday, Sept 10 from 1 – 2 p.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link

NIH F30/F31 Question & Answer Session

  • Wednesday, Oct 15 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Please register to receive the Zoom link