Home Professional Development Professional Development Rackham professional development and engagement programs provide opportunities for learning and community building related to professional growth, navigating life as a graduate student, and preparing for what comes next. Professional Development Opportunities Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program Pursue a fully supported internship as part of your doctoral graduate training. Internships offer doctoral students a mentored experience in non-academic settings that is tailored to meet the needs of partner organizations. Rackham Program in Public Scholarship Expand your public engagement through programs that help you imagine the potential for your scholarship to reach audiences and communities beyond the academy. The Biotech Career Development Program The Biotech Career Development Program (BCDP) is an annual structured, cohort-based program to educate, train, and provide career exposure to many aspects of biotechnology outside of the traditional academic tenure-track faculty position. Bouchet Honor Society Named for the first African American doctoral recipient in the United States, the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (Bouchet Society) recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. King Talks Rackham’s annual King Talks are TED-style talks echoing the theme of U-M’s MLK Symposium. Through this program, Rackham students publicly communicate the relevance of their research to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. King Talks Speakers receive an honorarium and a professional footage of their talk for their own use. Ph.D. Connections Conference Ph.D. Connections is an annual career conference at the end of the winter term designed to support doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in exploring career paths beyond academia. Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshops Rackham Interdisciplinary workshops provide funding for students to create, lead, and participate in themed groups to advance their research through interdisciplinary engagement. Campus Partner Opportunities University of Michigan Library The Library offers a variety of tools related to conducting research and scholarship for graduate students, including workshops on how to use various digital tools and technologies in your scholarly work. There is also a guide and workshops on formatting your scholarly work available. Subject matter librarians are also available to assist you with your specific area of research. Preparing Future Faculty In collaboration with Rackham Graduate School, CRLT offers programs to help graduate students prepare to pursue and succeed in faculty careers. Topics include preparing for the job market, learning about current issues in higher education, tenure and faculty worklife, and effective teaching for a diverse student body. Sweetland Center for Writing The Sweetland Center for Writing offers individual writing consultations, workshops, support for dissertation writers, and other resources for professional development related to academic writing. Graduate Student Career Counseling Rackham doctoral and master’s students are eligible to meet online or in-person for career counseling focused on graduate student needs through a partnership with the University Career Center. Master’s students may also have access to additional career services in their school or college. All graduate students can schedule an appointment through Handshake to discuss career exploration, the job search, resumes and CVs, interviews, and more. Schedule and Appointment Upcoming Workshops No results found. Please adjust your search and try again. Jul 08 Pitch Perfect: How to Effectively Network and Build a Strong Pitch (for Graduate Students) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Jul 16 Negotiation Basics for Graduate Students 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Jul 21 Building and Leveraging Your Network (for Graduate Students) 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Jul 22 Grad School 101: Financial Aid and Scholarships for Masters Students 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Jul 23 Grad School 101: Emergency Funding and Rackham Resources for Ph.D. Students 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Virtual via Zoom 1 2 … 7 8 Next Last Professional and Academic Development Resources University Career Alumni Network (UCAN) We know graduate students often ask, “what’s next” and “what else.” The University Career Alumni Network (UCAN) is a space where you can connect with U-M alumni and explore potential answers to those questions. More alumni are joining Rackham Connect each day, and they’re excited to hear from you. Create your profile and start connecting. Funding Professional Development Grant Rackham Professional Development Grants support short-term experiences for doctoral students to develop professional skills and advance their career goals. Funding is available for doctoral students seeking careers both within academia and in a variety of fields beyond the professoriate. UM Postdoctoral Association Professional Development Grant The UM Postdoctoral Association (UMPDA) provides awards of up to $250/each to support Postdoctoral Research Fellow career development through professional learning, training, and membership opportunities. Rackham Conference Travel Grant The Rackham Conference Travel Grant supports graduate students’ participation in the life of their academic professions through attending and presenting at conferences. UM Postdoctoral Association Conference Award The UMPDA provides awards of up to $250/each or $500/each to support Postdoctoral Fellows wishing to attend conferences virtually or in-person, respectively. Professional Travel with Children Grants These grants are intended to support Rackham parents who incur expenses while traveling with small children (under the age of 6) while attending conferences, workshops, meetings or other academic events as part of their scholarly research or in pursuit of professional career readiness both within and outside of academia. We have professional travel grants for both graduate student parents and postdoctoral fellow parents. Contact Us Hours: Professional Development and Engagement is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed Saturdays and Sundays and on university holidays. Location 1530 Rackham Building 915 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070 Contact Phone: 734.647.4013 Fax: 734.936.2848 Email: [email protected]
Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program Pursue a fully supported internship as part of your doctoral graduate training. Internships offer doctoral students a mentored experience in non-academic settings that is tailored to meet the needs of partner organizations.
Rackham Program in Public Scholarship Expand your public engagement through programs that help you imagine the potential for your scholarship to reach audiences and communities beyond the academy.
The Biotech Career Development Program The Biotech Career Development Program (BCDP) is an annual structured, cohort-based program to educate, train, and provide career exposure to many aspects of biotechnology outside of the traditional academic tenure-track faculty position.
Bouchet Honor Society Named for the first African American doctoral recipient in the United States, the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (Bouchet Society) recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate.
King Talks Rackham’s annual King Talks are TED-style talks echoing the theme of U-M’s MLK Symposium. Through this program, Rackham students publicly communicate the relevance of their research to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. King Talks Speakers receive an honorarium and a professional footage of their talk for their own use.
Ph.D. Connections Conference Ph.D. Connections is an annual career conference at the end of the winter term designed to support doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in exploring career paths beyond academia.
Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshops Rackham Interdisciplinary workshops provide funding for students to create, lead, and participate in themed groups to advance their research through interdisciplinary engagement.
University of Michigan Library The Library offers a variety of tools related to conducting research and scholarship for graduate students, including workshops on how to use various digital tools and technologies in your scholarly work. There is also a guide and workshops on formatting your scholarly work available. Subject matter librarians are also available to assist you with your specific area of research.
Preparing Future Faculty In collaboration with Rackham Graduate School, CRLT offers programs to help graduate students prepare to pursue and succeed in faculty careers. Topics include preparing for the job market, learning about current issues in higher education, tenure and faculty worklife, and effective teaching for a diverse student body.
Sweetland Center for Writing The Sweetland Center for Writing offers individual writing consultations, workshops, support for dissertation writers, and other resources for professional development related to academic writing.
Jul 08 Pitch Perfect: How to Effectively Network and Build a Strong Pitch (for Graduate Students) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Virtual via Zoom
Jul 21 Building and Leveraging Your Network (for Graduate Students) 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Virtual via Zoom
Jul 22 Grad School 101: Financial Aid and Scholarships for Masters Students 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Virtual via Zoom
Jul 23 Grad School 101: Emergency Funding and Rackham Resources for Ph.D. Students 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Virtual via Zoom
