Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

Stanford offers several programs and funding sources that support the university in achieving a diverse and successful graduate student body. As part of these diversity initiatives, the VPGE funds student-led projects that promote diversity, through the Student Projects for Intellectual Community Enhancement (SPICE), Diversity and Inclusion Innovation Funds (DIF), and Diversity Dissertation Research Opportunity (DDRO) programs. Additionally, the VPGE also offers competitive fellowships for students from diverse backgrounds. 

Stanford offers many diversity-related initiatives and a wide range of resources to support an inclusive community. The Resource Directory within the Diversity Works website allows you to easily search Stanford's many diversity-related resources.

What if workforce diversity is more than simply the right thing to do in order to make society more integrated and just? What if diversity can also improve the performance of universities, the impact of nonprofits, and the bottom line of businesses or any other organization facing complex challenges in the knowledge economy? It can.

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.

From the Earth Leadership Program at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment comes this selection of How-to Guides. From a multi-part guide on storytelling to tips on leading teams, there is a wealth of information here. Especially useful for late stage graduate students, postdocs, and anyone interested in an academic career. Learn how to write a mission statement and research vision, manage meetings, and set expectations!

Stanford's Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE) Doctoral Fellowship Program aims to recruit and retain outstanding doctoral students who have the potential to contribute to the diversity of their academic fields and departments. In EDGE Insights videos, EDGE Mentors and Fellows share their Stanford graduate experience. From finding a supportive community to selecting a PhD advisor, these videos offer unique insights from your peers and cover a wide range of topics relevant to graduate students.