Graduate School Newsletter
January 2023
Announcements
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
- Jan 18 – Classes begin
- Jan 24 – Last day to self-add classes online
- Jan 31 – Last day to self-drop classes online
- Feb 5 – Last day for graduate students to file for graduation in MyInfo or via a Graduation Application (only used when a student has applied for the same degree in a prior term).
- Feb 7 – Last day to drop classes without a "W" grade
- Feb 20 – Presidents Day (no classes, offices closed)
Funding & Fellowships
Food Security Scholarships
The Food Security Scholarship awards a 25-pass commuter meal plan to eligible students which can be used at the MSU dining halls across campus. If you are a student with barriers to accessing enough nutritious food, please consider applying.
The Spring 2023 Food Security Scholarship Application is now open for submissions. This scholarship will close on Wednesday, January 25th, at 11:59pm. Due to application processing time, students are typically notified of awards about 1/3 of the way into the semester.
For more information, please visit the Bounty of the Bridgers webpage.
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
Now seeking applicants in computer science, applied mathematics, and statistics. The program supports doctoral students in advancing discovering and capabilities specific to the Department of Energy’s high performance and exascale computing priorities. Act by 1/18/2023! Click here for more information on the DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship.
Identify Scholarships and Research Funding for Your Graduate Education!
The MSU Graduate School maintains a Funding & Fellowships webpage listing various ways you may find funding throughout your time at MSU.
The University of Illinois has an excellent Fellowship Finder featuring awards that are open to grad students from any university. It features several filters to aid your search.
The National Research Council postdoctoral program is used by federal agencies across the country to support postdoc searches. This is a great place to look when you are close to finishing your PhD and the salaries are quite good. Quarterly application deadlines.
For more funding opportunities, visit MSU's Research Funding Opportunities and the MSU Graduate School's Funding and Fellowships webpage.
Workshops & Events
Featured January Event: GSLC Spring Forum
The Graduate Student Leadership Council (GSLC) is excited to announce the first annual Spring Picnic and forum! All MSU graduate students are invited to join us on Thursday, January 19th from 4-6pm in SUB Ballroom C/D for free food, community, and the chance to learn more about how MSU is working towards building a better graduate student experience. Next semester, the Graduate Student Leadership Council (GSLC) is hosting grads from all over campus to enjoy finger foods and community as we present updates from MSU and how they affect graduates. We will be providing updates on housing efforts, research, and leadership opportunities on campus. The Graduate School, ASMSU, and the GEO will be present to answer questions on bargaining, affordable housing, and upcoming leadership opportunities for graduates! All MSU grads are invited to join together to catch up with old friends and to make new ones.
For more information, please contact the GSLC at gslc.msu@gmail.com.
Professional Development: GradCat 360
GradCat 360 is a comprehensive professional development program for graduate students at Montana
State University. It is a series of programs and events designed by the Graduate School
and departments across campus that center around nine focus areas. These areas are
tailored to help students cultivate a unified set of skills and knowledge for educational
success and professional preparation.
Check out our GradCat 360 Event Calendar, specifically curated for Graduate Students. We are constantly updating the GradCat
360 calendar with workshops and events that are uniquely useful for graduate students.
MSU Writing Center
The MSU Writing Center offers ongoing support to students working on graduate-level writing.
Whether they are working on a thesis or a personal statement, grad students can work with a tutor to organize, plan, and get feedback on their work. Appointments are 45 or 90 min. Students can sign up for an account and make an online appointment here.
Students might also benefit from the support of a writing group that meets regularly over the course of the semester. Participants will get feedback on their writing as well as give feedback to others. Students can join a writing group by completing this registration form.
Also, did you know that allocating dedicated writing time in the company of other writers is one of the best ways to make consistent progress toward writing goals? Graduate (and faculty!) writers are invited to come to the Writing Center every Friday morning from 9 am to noon to write together in Wilson Hall (1-114). There’s always free coffee and someone to answer questions and brainstorm with.
If graduate students are at a point where they’re working on larger projects that need motivation and focus for a more substantial chunk of time, a writing retreat may be the ticket. The Writing Center provides food, coffee, and a writing specialist to help talk through writing issues that come up. The spring retreat will be on Feb 17 and 18.
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