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Funding for Conference Travel

November 22, 2011 | By Erin Cain, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

Conferences are valuable for your academic and professional development. Rackham graduate students who are presenting or performing at a conference are eligible for a conference travel grant once a year. The Rackham Conference Travel Grant is intended to provide opportunities for Rackham graduate students to become familiar with, and participate in the life of their academic professions. As part of the University’s commitment to advancing international research and training, the International Institute provides funding for…

Funding for Research Expenses

November 17, 2011 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

As a part of your research, you may need to travel, conduct field work, perform archival study, gain access to datasets, purchase special materials, conduct surveys, pay participants, etc. The Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant is designed to support Rackham graduate students who need assistance to carry out their research and advance their progress toward their degree. Both master’s and doctoral students are eligible for a research grant. The grant is intended to defray costs…

Your U-M Librarians: Experts Available to Help You

November 16, 2011 | By Doreen Bradley, Director of User Education Initiatives, University of Michigan Library

Have you met your U-M Librarian yet? Did you know that you can contact a librarian via instant messaging? U-M librarians are here to assist you not only during “research dilemmas” and “technology snafus” but also at the beginning of your project, paper, investigation, presentation planning, etc. We create course-related guides for GSIs to support your teaching objectives, as well as research guides that highlight broad topic areas of your discipline, complete with helpful instructions…

When You Need to Take Time Off: Leaves of Absence for Ph.D. Students

November 16, 2011 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

One of my roles at Rackham is serving as the Leave of Absence Coordinator. Ph.D. students are required to register each fall and winter term from the time that you begin your program until you complete your degree.** The exceptions to this requirement include times that you are approved for a leave of absence or you are taking courses at another institution. When you need to step away from being an active student for a…

1000 Pitches Returns!

November 14, 2011 | By Najia Yarkhan, Co-Director, 1000 Pitches

With 2000+ pitches already submitted, there are less than two weeks left in this year’s 1000 Pitches competition which ends on November 18th. 1000 Pitches is an annual entrepreneurial business pitch competition held by MPowered Entrepreneurship. To enter, students submit 30 second to 3 minute long videos discussing their business ideas in any of 9 categories: Consumer Products, Environment, Hardware & Tech, Health, MProvements (Improvements to the University of Michigan), Mobile App, Small Business, Social…

Health and Wellness Resources from A(ctivities) to Z(en)

November 11, 2011 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

There are dozens of campus and community resources devoted to keeping you healthy as well as resources to help you when you are not feeling your best. There are many places to find support on campus, but we know that the size of the University can make these resources difficult to identify and locate. Rackham maintains a list of resources organized by topic area and provides a brief description and contact information for each resource. Even if you don’t think you might need these resources now, you may want to bookmark this site for easy reference when you do!

Get Funded Through Your Rackham Student Government

November 10, 2011 | By Michael Benson, President, Rackham Student Government

Did you know that you pay a $1.50 fee to your Rackham Student Government each semester you’re enrolled at the University? This might not seem like a lot of money, but when you multiply that $1.50 by over 8,000 graduate students you get a good amount of money. Your Rackham Student Government (RSG) is funded solely through this fee and we strive to use it to make our time at the University the best it…

What Does the Rackham Fellowships Office Do?

November 10, 2011 | By Erin Cain, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

The Fellowships Office manages competitions for many Rackham fellowships, serves as a liaison for national fellowships and Foreign Exchanges, works with external foundations to arrange cost-sharing programs for students, provides funding to graduate programs for their students, and assists with summer research funding. The Fellowship Office also serves as liaison for many prestigious national fellowships including the National Science Foundation (NSF), Ford Foundation, Spencer Foundation, GEM, and Javits Fellowships. Funding from Rackham ranges from specific…

Missed the AD/HD Awareness Lecture? Check Out the Podcast!

November 9, 2011 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

Last month, Kevin Roberts, a U-M alumnus and AD/HD coach presented a talk on “AD/HD and the Cyber Junkie” as a part of U-M’s recognition of National AD/HD Awareness. Kevin drew upon his personal and professional experiences with cyber addictions in this engaging talk. The presentation is available as a podcast in the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan’s Lifelong Learning online catalog.

Are You Prepared for a Demanding Fieldwork Experience?

November 8, 2011 | By Guest Writer

Guest Writer Gary Brown Research Intern, Psychological Clinic, Institute for Human Adjustment Over the past several years, senior staff and trainees at the U-M Psychological Clinic have noticed an increase in the number of students seeking mental health services after returning from foreign fieldwork. In particular, those students who had experienced stressful and often traumatic events appeared to be at risk for developing anxiety and mood related problems. To help students prepare for their fieldwork…

Connect with LGBTQA Students: Lambda Grads

November 3, 2011 | By Alison Tebo, Co-chair, Lambda Grads

Hi Everyone! My name is Alison Tebo, I am a second year doctoral student in the Program in Chemical Biology, and I am writing on behalf of Lambda Grads. Lambda Grads is the LGBTQA student organization at Rackham Graduate School; being primarily a social organization, we strive to provide a way for graduate students across diverse specialties to connect. A unique challenge is that oftentimes individual programs and organizations within Rackham are too small to…

Admissions Application Process: Use the Electronic Option to Submit Your Transcripts

November 2, 2011 | By Antoinette Hopper, Admissions Officer, Rackham Graduate School

One of our most frequently asked questions is, "How do I submit my transcripts to Rackham?" Up until a few years ago the only answer would have been to mail them to our office. As technology has advanced so have the methods of submission. We would like to share with you the newest method, the electronic option we affectionately call the E-Transcript. What is an E-Transcript? It is an official academic record sent by the…

Applications Accepted Starting November 1: Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society

October 31, 2011 | By Ali Salamey, Student Affairs Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society was created to honor scholars who are committed to making significant contributions to their field(s) of study and to the positive engagement of that knowledge in society. Bouchet scholars have a strong commitment to improving the lives and conditions of their communities, and to contributing to the diversity of academia. This year, applications and nominations for the Bouchet Society will be accepted between November 1, 2011 and December…

Fall 2011 Writing Workshop for Graduate Students at Sweetland Center for Writing

October 25, 2011 | By Naomi Silver, Associate Director, Sweetland Center for Writing

The Writing Workshop at the Sweetland Center for Writing aims to help students become more confident, skilled, and knowledgeable about writing and the subjects they write about. This free consultation service provides students the opportunity to work one-on-one with a Sweetland instructor. If this is your first time making an appointment, read Sweetland's Writing Workshop policies, or simply schedule an appointment. Get the Help You Need Sweetland Writing Workshop Instructors can help students: Brainstorm ideas…

Check Out the Video About the CAPS Wellness Zone!

October 21, 2011 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

You might have heard about the Wellness Zone at CAPS, which offers yoga and meditation tools, massage chairs, an Xbox Kinect system, biofeedback software, seasonal affective disorder light therapy, and other wellness resources. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by, but would like to take a sneak peek at what is available, CAPS has created a video introducing the Wellness Zone. The Wellness Zone is open during CAPS hours, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Mondays through Thursdays, and until 5:00 pm on Fridays.

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