DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Awards

The Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for the 2022 Solicitation 2 cycle. Applications are due 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

• Students Will Perform Graduate Thesis Research at National Laboratories
• The SCGSR program supports awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory or host site in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist — with the goal of preparing graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission
• The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall graduate thesis while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the host DOE laboratories
• SCGSR is open to current Ph.D. students in qualified graduate programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions, who are conducting their graduate thesis research in targeted areas of importance to the DOE Office of Science

Since its inception in 2014, the SCGSR program has provided support to over 870 graduate awardees from 155 U.S. universities to conduct thesis research at all 17 DOE national laboratories across the nation.

SCGSR application assistance workshops will be held on September 19, 2022, and October 20, 2022.

The first workshop will provide a general overview of the program; register here.
The second workshop will guide attendees through the application process; register here.

More information can be found at: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr. 

How to apply: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply
FAQs: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/Frequently-Asked-Questions 

Fall Opportunities at the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity 

RIT continues to maintain an institutional membership* with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) and membership is free for all faculty, post docs, and graduate students. If you have not opened your free account go to: https://www.facultydiversity.org/Join.

View NCFDD’s upcoming webinars:

NCFDD Discussion Panel: "What I Wished I Would Have Known as a New Full-Time Faculty Member"

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET
Teresa Gonzales, PhD, Tilicia L. Mayo-Gamble & Onawa LaBelle, PhD 

In this session, a panel of Assistant Professors from different disciplines and institutions will share their experience, insight, and advice to help support the success of new full-time faculty members.

SKILL #8: Overcoming Academic Perfectionism
Thu, Sep 8, 2022 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm ET
Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD

The nature of the Academy is likely to exacerbate your perfectionist tendencies, as opposed to minimizing them. In this webinar, perfectionists will unite to get clear about causes and consequences of perfectionism.

Creating a Culture of Support for All Faculty

Tue, Sep 20, 2022 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET
Adrianna Kezar, PhD

Adrianna Kezar, PhD, will focus on ways NTTF roles can be enhanced through support that allow them to Optimally perform to their potential through appropriate orientation, mentoring, professional development, evaluation, involvement in shared governance, and other important processes.  

To see more opportunities and to register for events go to: https://www.facultydiversity.org/events 

*Institutional membership in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity is sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Division of Diversity & Inclusion.

Leading High Performance Teams Certification Program Leadership Academy @ Saunders

Develop your leadership identity, create inclusive and positive team cultures, and enhance your ability to empower others!

The Leading High Performance Teams Certificate Program at Saunders introduces students to the critical concepts and skills needed for effectively leading teams in any industry/organization and provides an opportunity to put these skills into practice through meaningful, fun, and interactive challenges facilitated by Saunders Faculty, alumni/industry leaders, and upper-class student leaders. The program is facilitated by Saunders faculty, student leaders, and alumni across various industries and is sponsored by the Leadership Academy at Saunders. This free program is available to all RIT students this fall.

Required: Applicants accepted into the program must attend all sessions during the fall semester, Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Plus, the program will culminate in a presentation and celebration on Tuesday, November 1! Program dates are Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 18, Oct 25, and Nov 1. A light dinner will be provided at each session.

Apply Now! Limited to 25 Students

Deadline: September 7, 2022