Resources

The Graduate Center serves as a hub for resources important to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows

These resources, in addition to the events found on the Graduate Center Calendar and the Graduate Center Videos, cover a variety of topics often sought out by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

Postdoctoral scholars should also visit the University's Postdoctoral Affairs website in addition to using the resources below.

Resource Areas:

Graduate College Resources page for New and Current Students

Graduate College Resources page for International Students

Graduate & Professional Student Council Resources page

GradSense.org - Provides financial literacy information and strategies for students pursuing graduate education.

Graduate Conferences at UArizona

Life and Work Connections - Provides student resources such as childcare subsidies, back-up childcare and adult and eldercare consultations

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National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development - A mix of webinars and other online tools free for all UA students, faculty, postdocs, and staff

 

Communication

 

Effective Communication with Visual Design - Advice from experts in the Association of American University Data Exchange

Professionalism and Integrity

Integrity & Professionalism: A Handout from Professor Jenny Hoit's workshop

Essay on 5 Professional Skills by Professor Karla Zepeda of Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 

Networking

UArizona Student Engagement and Career Development Networking Events and Workshops- SECD Events 

Specialized cultural and resource centers on campus: 

Graduate Conferences at UArizona

Online Training

UArizona Computer Based Training - Sign in using your NetId and password to access online training modules for software ranging from Windows products, Adobe, and more. For every course that you complete, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Virtual Training Company, a reputable online training service.

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PhD Career Presentations and handouts by Dr. Andrew Green of UC Berkeley - be effective in preparing for the academic and nonacademic job market, interviewing and doing job talks, and more. Use your NetID and password to access videos and related handouts.

UArizona Student Engagement and Career Development - A full list of SECD resources is available under the Students/Alumni tab on their site.

  • Interviewing - SECD's interviewing tools with videos, handouts, and tips for you to be at your best and communicate confidence 
  • Career Exploration - Information to help you discover the best career path for your goals and interests.
  • Resume, CV, and Cover Letter - Resources to help you develop, integrate, and optimize your documents for job applications.

UA Handshake - The University's official job board and campus interviewing system

Career Fairs and other Events

LifeLab - Access on-demand support to get answers to your career questions and find a path to your career goals.

UArizona Talent - The central job posting site for many UA positions (full-time and part-time)

 
Professional Development Strategies' "Empowering You to Succeed" 30-day Readiness Program (External, fee-based service offered by UA Alumnus John Singer) - Includes one-on-one coaching, resume development, conversational cover letters, LinkedIn profile positioning, development of your interview "elevator speech," a career search marketing plan, proactive career search methodologies, and a copy of Resume DNA - Succeeding In Spite of Yourself. For more information, download the PDS Empowering You to Suceed 30-Day Readiness Program Flier.
 
Interfolio's 'Scholar at Large' blog - Get started for exploring positions outside of academia, while also keeping an interest in academic positions.

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UArizona Libraries' For Graduate Students website - The links under the "Become a Better Scholar" and "Sharpening Your Research Skills" headings are particularly useful.

UArizona Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP) - Offers a wide variety of workshops and services including tutoring, the Graduate Writing Institute, and Graduate Writing Groups.

UArizona Think Tank's Writing Center - Free drop-in tutoring is offered across campus and online where students can get help from certified student tutors on writing projects. Fifty-minute individual appointment sessions are fee-based.

National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development Webinars and Writing Resources - Webinars on a variety of topics and writing support resources including writing challenges, accountability buddy matching, and dissertation/article writing resources

How to Write a Great Research Paper, and Get it Accepted by a Good Journal  

ICMJE Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work – Offers recommendations writers in all disciplines, especially those in the medical and biomedical sciences, can use for navigating authorship questions

UA SECD Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Resume Writing Resources - Sample Resumes by Type page (SECD) and the main Resumes page 

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UArizona Office for Research, Innovation & Impact – The central unit on campus that oversees the research mission of the University of Arizona

UArizona Research Gateway – Information on available resources

UArizona Research Centers – List of potential partners and data sources

UArizona Libraries Write & Cite Help page – Resources that help you improve research skills, find information faster through specific subject guides, and cite your information correctly

UArizona Libraries Rooms & Spaces – Use the Study Spaces and Computing page to reserve the type of space you need.

UArizona Libraries Data Management Resources – Need information on how manage the data of your project effectively and within grant compliance? This page has the information to get you started, including online workshops.

UITS Research Computing – Services for the computation of large data sets, data evaluation guidance, data visualization (including a 3D immersion room, AZ-LIVE), and free statistical consulting

UArizona Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Institute (SBSRI) - Promotes research in the social and behavioral sciences. Resources include a dedicated funding database, local funding opportunities, online courses, and workshops.

UArizona BIO5 StatLab - Provide statistical expertise and computing resources, design studies which are statistically efficient and scientifically practical; conducts data analysis and interpret results, provide assistance with grant applications and preparation of manuscripts, develop new statistical methods to address emerging problems in science and medicine, and connect you with specialized statistical expertise. 

UArizona Experts – Find a mentor or potential collaborators within the UA and other institutions 

Office of for the Responsible Conduct of Research (ORCR) – ORCR oversees training programs to ensure the responsible and ethical conduct of research at the UA. This is the home for the Responsible Conduct of Research Program in which one can earn certificates needed to work on NSF, NIH, and NIFA grants as well as others.

Tech Launch Arizona –  Brings UA's lab inventions to the world through cultivating relationships between researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors

Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning - The UArizona CIRTL Network is a new program designed to prepare graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for future teaching positions in higher education. To learn more about this nationally recognized program and the kinds of certificate levels you can earn, visit their website.

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UArizona Certificate In College Teaching - A 10-unit program consists of a series of courses that provide foundational information and help develop the competencies necessary to teach effectively in higher education. The program can be completed in as short as 1 year or within 4 years. Most students complete the curriculum in 2 to 3 semesters. Courses taken individually or as part of the Certificate in College Teaching Program and are eligible for Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR)  

UArizona Office of Instruction and Assessment (OIA) - A variety of services and programs to provide instructional support 

Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning - The UArizona CIRTL Network is a new program designed to prepare graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for future teaching positions in higher education. To learn more about this nationally recognized program and the kinds of certificate levels you can earn, visit their website. 

UArizona Faculty Learning Communities - Offered by the UArizona Office of Academic Affairs, Faculty Learning Communities are open to all faculty, staff, postdoctural students, and graduate students. Each semester, facilitators from across campus discuss themes such as student engagement, assessment, the role of emotion in the classroom, and diversity over five sessions. Teaching guides, resources, and information on themes from previous years are also avaliable at the FLC website. 

Interactive Teaching Workshop (April 13, 2016) - Featured five of the UA’s top teaching professors who presented ways to implement interactive teaching techniques into one's teaching repertoire, regardless of classroom type. 

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UArizona Experts – Find a mentor or potential collaborators within the UA. 

GradResources.org - Partners graduate students with current or recent graduate students in their field for online support

How to Get the Mentoring You Need - An in-depth guide to getting the mentoring you want and deserve

University of Washington Mentoring Memos on various aspects of mentoring at the graduate student level. The topics range from time management to teaching options and even building practical skills

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University of Arizona Outreach and Extension – Links to outreach units within your college, unit, or center

Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC) – The representative body for graduate and professional students at the University of Arizona. Get involved with GPSC to work on graduate student issues and to develop a stronger connections 

Office of Fellowships and Community Engagement (OFCE) – Houses the Peace Corps Coverdell Program and has information about finding contacts with local nonprofit groups in Tucson and Southern Arizona

VolunteerUA - Helps students find volunteer opportunities

United Way Volunteer Center – Volunteer opportunities in the Tucson and Southern Arizona region

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits – Learn more about the issues facing nonprofit organizations in Arizona. Check out the job board and resources page. 

Lead Local – Collaborative, hands-on projects with positive community impact. Two programs, Micro-Mentor and Career Cafe, are easy ways to get involved.

InvolveUA – Main page for recognized clubs at the University of Arizona

Specialized cultural and Resource Centers on Campus: 

Writing Skills Improvement Program's (WSIP) People of Color Writing Groups - WSIP, with support from the UA Office of Diversity and Inclusion, facilitates writing groups for students that identify as people of color.

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GradSense.org - Provides financial literacy information and strategies for graduate students

Graduate College Funding page 

Office of Fellowships and Community Engagement (OFCE) – Helps graduate students identify and apply for grants, fellowships and other external sources of funding, in addition to application advice and workshops on a variety of topics. They are also the home of the GradFunding Newsletter.

GPSC Grants and Awards – Funding for graduate students' travel, research and projects, club activities, and professional development

GPSC Employment Page 

UArizona Handshake - The University's official job board and campus interviewing system

UArizona Talent - The central job posting site for many UA positions (full-time and part-time)

UArizona Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry  – Dedicated to creative inquiry across all disciplines. Graduate students can apply for the Confluencenter’s Graduate Fellowship and Director’s Fund Award.

UArizona Institutes for Resilience Student Funding – A variety of graduate funding opportunities 

UArizona Research, Innovation & Impact Student Opportunities – The Internal Funding page contains a list of fellowships that students can apply for, and the External funding page shares information on useful databases graduate students can use to find funding.

Scholarship Universe – UArizona students are matched to opportunities for internal and external scholarships.

UArizona College of Science Graduate Scholarships – 26 scholarships for graduate students studying in a variety of fields

UArizona Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Institute (SBSRI) - The Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Institute is one of the many research support units on campus. SBSRI focuses on promoting research in the social and behavioral sciences through support for faculty and students. Resources include, but are not limited to, a dedicated funding database, local funding opportunities, online courses, and workshops.

UArizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Scholarships list – SBS maintains a list of scholarships, some of which are available to graduate students, online. All SBS scholarships utilize Scholarship Universe for the application process. Additionally, the page has links to pages for funding opportunities by department.

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TCI Foundation's 50-20-30 Budget Spreadsheet - Provides the data needed to make all your financial decisions

GradSense.org - Provides financial literacy information and strategies for students pursuing graduate education.

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Last updated 17 Aug 2022