[Plsgs] FW: Fall 2013 Fulbright, Boren, and NSF GRFP Workshops

[Lambert, Georgina M - (glambert)]

From: gradfunding-request at list.arizona.edu [mailto:gradfunding-request at list.arizona.edu] On Behalf Of Office of Fellowships and Community Engagement
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 2:00 PM
To: gradfunding at list.arizona.edu
Subject: Fall 2013 Fulbright, Boren, and NSF GRFP Workshops

The Fulbright, Boren, and National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) are all excellent sources of funding for graduate students. If you would like more information about these programs, consider attending one of the workshops described below.

Space is limited for all of the workshops, so please RSVP early.


Fulbright Awards
These workshops are hosted by the UA Honors College. Contact Emily Kotay for more information (emkotay at email.arizona.edu<mailto:emkotay at email.arizona.edu>)

Fulbright Application Workshops: what to include in your statements for both the ETA and Study/Research Grant

o   Wednesday, 8/28 from 3:30pm-4:30pm, Slonaker House Living Room. RSVP here: http://goo.gl/5cU7nO

o   Tuesday, 9/3 from 1:30pm-2:30pm, Slonaker House Living Room. RSVP here: http://goo.gl/Y1mfw7


Fulbright Experience: Former Fulbright scholar to speak about her experience. Esther Francis (Business, Mexico 2011-2012) pursued master's-level courses at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and worked as the Human Resources Analyst for the United Nations Association in Mexico (AMNU). Her responsibilities included coordinating the program's recruitment process, restructuring their employee performance evaluation, and creating the first Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual. She is currently a substitute teacher for the Independence, Missouri School District.

o   Wednesday, 9/4, 2:00pm-3:30pm, Slonaker House Room 219. RSVP here: http://goo.gl/lXmS9Z


Boren Awards
Boren Awards provide graduate and undergraduate scholarships for international study. A representative from Boren will speak about these awards. These workshops are hosted by the UA Honors College. Contact Emily Kotay for more information (emkotay at email.arizona.edu<mailto:emkotay at email.arizona.edu>)


o   Faculty/Staff Info Session: Thursday, 9/5, 3:00pm-4:00pm, Slonaker House Living Room

o   Student Info Session: Thursday, 9/5, 4:00pm-5:00pm, Slonaker House Living Room. Students RSVP here: http://goo.gl/Mkx3rM


National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
These workshops are presented by the Graduate College Office of Fellowships. For more information, please contact Katie Silvester (ofce at grad.arizona.edu<mailto:ofce at grad.arizona.edu>)

Information Sessions: comprehensive information on the NSF GRFP

o   Friday, Aug 30 from 11:00 - 1:00 in Slonaker Room 219

o   Thursday, Sept 5 from 11:00 - 1:00 in Forbes 229

o   RSVP: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GRFPWorkshops

Writing Sessions: resources to begin and/or develop your application essays early in the process

o   Friday, September 13 from 11:00 - 1:00 in Biological Sciences East (BSE) 124

o   Friday, Oct 11 from 9:00 - 12:00 USB 214

o   RSVP: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GRFPWorkshops

Application Strategy Workshops: insights from successful applicants and NSF GRFP faculty reviewers

o   Friday, Sept 20 from 9:00 - 11:00 in Agave Room of the Main Student Union

o   Thursday, Sept 26 from 11:00 - 1:00 in ECE 530

o   RSVP: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GRFPWorkshops


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Shelley Hawthorne Smith, PhD
University of Arizona Graduate College
Office of Fellowships and Community Engagement
Administration Building, Room 322
520-626-0870
ssmith at grad.arizona.edu<mailto:ssmith at grad.arizona.edu>

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