Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

Are you well acquainted with the "Two-Body Problem"? In 2008, the Clayman Institute conducted a research study on academic dual-career couples. Seventy-two percent of the tenured and tenure-track faculty who participated in the study reported having employed partners. This PDF addresses partnering patterns in the US academic workforce and analyzes a range of university programs, policies, and practices. This guide will help you decide which types of faculty roles and academic institutions might fit your needs and values, as well as those of your partner.

Bechtel offers a limited number of workshops for international students on immigration matters. In addition to providing resources and workshops on maintaining your legal status for new F-1 and J-1 international students, Bechtel conducts employment-focused workshops on F-1 Practical training, J-1 Academic training and H1-B visas. The H1-B Workshop is presented by Bay Area immigration lawyers.

If you are finishing your PhD soon and interested in learning more about postdoctoral positions right here at Stanford, check out the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA). The OPA manages a list of current open postdoc positions, including contact information for faculty associated with those positions. Visit their website to learn more.   

From Stanford's Grant Writing Academy, this page has a list of links to funding opportunities for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty, focusing on federal agencies, such as NIH and NSF, as well as nonfederal agencies, such as societies, foundations, and associations. Check out the list of links to see if you qualify for any of the opportunities listed!

Are you struggling to write the perfect resume? Check out this short article from BEAM to learn the "winning formula" for creating a powerful resume that conveys your experience and skills in a way that compels employers and gets you the job you want. 

Accessed through Handshake, BEAM's career portal.

It can be overwhelming to navigate the many and varied funding opportunities, both from the federal government and from the private or non-profit sector. This resource from Stanford's DoResearch portal allows you to search thousands of funding opportunities from one starting point. Find your next grant here!