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Writing a Successful Grant Proposal workshop

Writing Successful Grant Proposals workshop will take place on April 30, 4-6 pm in 66 Main Library. This Graduate College event will present a “nuts and bolts” introduction to the art of grant writing, offering guidance on the type of writing that works best in proposals along with tips on how to avoid common mistakes. Details and registration link are here.

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Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement

The Postdoctoral Affairs Office is hosting a workshop titled Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement on March 6th from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at 210 Illini Union. More and more institutions are asking applicants for faculty positions to submit a teaching philosophy statement with their applications. This statement should reflect you and your teaching, but you may be unsure […]

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Communication: Key to Successful Supervision workshop

The Postdoctoral Affairs Office is hosting: Communication: One Key to Successful Supervision Monday, Dec. 16, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 407 Illini Union Registration required Successful team management in a laboratory or other research setting requires strong leadership skills. Workshop facilitators Angela Foster and Wayne Stahl, from University Human Resources, will present communication techniques that postdocs […]

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International Postdoc Opportunities

Here are a couple international postdoc fellowship opportunities: the deadline for University of Sydney fellowships is very close; and a workshop/information session to learn about Marie Currie Fellowships is April 29th at 8:30 am (more info and register).

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First Impressions for Networking and the Job Search

Postdoctoral scholars and graduate students are invited to the First Impressions for Networking and the Job Search. This workshop will prepare participants to make positive first impressions at professional meetings, throughout their job searches, and social events, and conclude with a reception to practice newly learned networking skills. The event is co-sponsored by the Graduate College Career […]

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Intro to Lab Finances and Budgeting workshop

The Postdoctoral Affairs office is hosting an Introduction to Lab Finances and Budgeting workshop on December 3 at 3:00-5:00 pm in Room 218, Mechanical Engineering Building.  

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