Category: Graduate Programs

Information about graduate school opportunities at UW (outside of SEFS) and elsewhere of potential interest to SEFS undergrads and Master’s students

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Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity – Harvard University

Sponsor: Harvard University

Program: Rowland Institute Fellowships

https://www.rowland.harvard.edu/fellowships/

Program number: 2025

Award amount: $300,000 per year for up to 5 years

Sponsor deadline: 8/15/2025

 

Program Description:

The Rowland Institute aims to support the most promising young scientists in their independent pursuit of groundbreaking research. We are looking for individuals who have already demonstrated exceptional achievements in their fields and who are ready to begin independent research groups (including the hiring of small teams), take on new challenges, and push the boundaries of their fields. The program is open to scientists from a wide range of experimental fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and neuroscience.

 

The Rowland Institute seeks outstanding early-career experimentalists in all fields of science and engineering. The Rowland Fellowship provides an opportunity to establish an independent program in the rich intellectual environment of Cambridge, Massachusetts. To qualify, applicants should currently be in the process of either completing their PhDs and/or have received their PhD after May 1, 2024. Fellows must have completed their doctoral degree prior to starting their Fellowship term.

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Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Biology Education Research at UW


Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Biology Education Research

The Halmo lab in the Biology department at the University of Washington seeks applicants for a postdoctoral scholar in biology education research. The postdoctoral scholar will join an NSF-funded project to investigate the impact of social metacognition on collaboration in undergraduate biology classes. The postdoctoral scholar will lead mixed methods analyses of a large dataset of small group work recordings from biology classes and join the Biology Education Research Group and the Biology Learning & Teaching Community at the University of Washington.

Key Responsibilities

·  Lead multi-dimensional qualitative coding of small group work transcripts

·  Perform quantitative analyses of nested data using multilevel modeling

·  Collaborate with and mentor undergraduate researchers from diverse backgrounds

·  Manage and organize a large dataset

·  Prepare manuscripts for publication

·  Present and disseminate research findings

 

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

·  a Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline, STEM higher education, or a closely related field,

·  a strong record of publication,

·  high self-motivation to lead data analysis and widely disseminate results

Preference will be given to applicants with the following characteristics:

·  background in discipline-based education research (DBER),

·  strong written and verbal communication skills,

·  experience with qualitative or quantitative research methods and/or interest in developing these skillsets,

·  experience with management and organization of large projects,

·  strong background in life sciences content

Terms of Employment

This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment with a flexible start date as early as October 2025. The salary range for this position is $6,250-6,500/month ($75,000-$78,000 annually) with associated benefits. There is a possibility of reappointment based on performance and funding. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applications

Candidates should electronically submit a single PDF file to halmo@uw.edu containing:
(1) a 1-page cover letter indicating their interest in and qualifications for the position,
(2) a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information for 3 professional references, and
(3) a 1-page summary of their education research experience and/or interests.

Review of applications will begin July 25, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Stephanie Halmo (halmo@uw.edu) with any questions.

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Call for Applications for the UW STSS Graduate Certificate Program

Call for applications to University of Washington graduate students who might be interested in the STSS Graduate Certificate Program, an 18-credit interdisciplinary add-on certificate for UW graduate students interested in science, technology and society studies. The STSS Steering Committee reviews applications once a year, near the end of Spring quarter, so the deadline for applications this year is May 15, 2025. Instructions and the link for applications can be found on the STSS “how to apply” webpage. More information about the STSS certificate program can be found here.

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UW Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Master’s Extended Application Deadline 1 May 2025

The Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) in the University of Washington’s School of Public Health builds healthy communities and safe workplaces. We offer three Master’s degrees in DEOHS, and our application deadline is 1 May 2025. If you are interested in clean air, clean water, safe food, safe workplaces, and sustainable communities please check out our Master’s of Science Applied, Master’s of Science Thesis, and our Master’s of Public Health degrees.

There is still time to apply if you are interested in taking your passion for Public Health to the next level!

More Information

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Sixty of UBC’s graduate programs are reopening applications exclusively for US applicants during US Applicant Week (April 14-18)

With recent changes in the US regarding funding and graduate program options, we wish to provide an opportunity to any US students who may have seen their plans negatively affected to still being able to pursue a graduate program starting in September 2025. Sixty of UBC’s graduate programs are reopening applications exclusively for US applicants during US Applicant Week (April 14-18).

Given that we receive many applications from University of Washington each year— in fact, your institution is among those from which we receive the most applications—I wanted to ensure your students are aware of this opportunity.

I’d be grateful if you could share the following page with your students, which provides details about UBC, graduate programs accepting applications during US Applicant Week, and the application process:

https://www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant-week

Additionally, we’ll be hosting two online information sessions on Tuesday, April 15, where students can learn more about UBC, the application process, and get their questions answered.

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Application Open: Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Master of Science in Environmental Health Sciences Applied

Hello Students,

Here in The UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) we believe clean air, clean water, safe food, safe workplaces and sustainable communities are fundamental to improving population health. If you are interested in making an impact in your community we are looking for students interested in a flexible, customizable, field based, 15 month, 52 credit Master of Science in Environmental Health Sciences Applied at the University of Washington in Seattle to join the Autumn 2025 cohort.

Our application for admission is currently open. The application deadline is May 1, apply today!

About the degree:

This degree is an accelerated, 15-month, 52-credit field based program for students who plan to pursue careers in private industry or federal, state or local government agencies. Students can pick classes in a single focus areas to dig deep or combine multiple areas of study.  We’re looking for students who are interested in everything from investigating the health impacts of climate change and air pollution to preventing on-the-job injuries and illnesses, especially in the most vulnerable populations.

Career Outcomes: 

Our department is one of the few at the University of Washington with our own career counselor dedicated to supporting students in DEOHS. With more than 1,500 graduates over the past 75 years, DEOHS is building a highly skilled workforce of environmental public health and occupational health and safety professionals and researchers. Our graduates work at the local, national and global levels as leaders in government, academia and the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Graduates combine their scientific expertise and passion for improving health to create sustainable communities where everyone has access to clean air, clean water, safe food and safe workplaces. DEOHS graduates are sought after by major employers and earn highly competitive salaries.

 

For more information:

Email: ehug@uw.edu

Visit our website

Schedule a Meeting: Connect with our adviser by scheduling a Prospective Student Advising appointment and refer anyone who might be interested!

Attend a Seminar: Every Thursday in Winter Quarter 12:30-1:20pm Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC) room 155

Join an info session: (Zoom) Monday, March 24 from 3-4pm

Ready to apply? Start your application today!

Amy Gundlach Ritter

She/Her/Hers

Graduate Program Advisor

Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences

 

gundla@uw.edu | 206.221.8690

Hans Rosling Center for Population Health

Room 242C | Box 351618

3980 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98195

 

Book an appointment with me!
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Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Graduate Program Fee Waiver

Hi folks,
We have just been notified Carnegie Mellon University is offering fee waivers to SEFS undergraduate students to apply to any of the graduate programs in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering because they are so happy with the recent performance of a UW ESRM student in their graduate program.  So I encourage both ESRM and BSE students to check out both the fee waiver and the link to their web site where their programs are detailed.  I’ve exerpted the original email the SEFS director received from the head of CMU’s CEE department:
 

If you’re interested in distributing information to your students, they can access the fee waiver here and learn a little more about our graduate program below:

 

“Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

 offers a nontraditional civil and environmental graduate program that focuses on using leading technologies and data to make our future more resilient.”

 

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UCSB Global Studies Graduate Programs – Applying for 2025 class

UCSB Global Studies Graduate Programs – Applying for 2025 class

 

The Global Studies Department at UCSB is now in the application season for the Fall 2025 Cohort, and we wanted to publicize our programs as well as opportunities to learn more about them. 

 

MA in Global Studies

This is a 2-year Master’s thesis program in Global Studies. What sets our MA apart from many other Master’s programs is that it is extremely well funded. Most of our MA students receive fellowships and Teaching Assistant positions that cover tuition and help with cost of living expenses for 5 of the 6 academic quarters. The program has an international research/internship requirement, and students receive funding for independent summer research/internship abroad for 3-6 months after their first year.

 

PhD in Global Studies

The PhD in Global Studies is an extremely competitive program that takes 5-6 years to complete. We typically admit 2-4 PhD students per year, and offer a 5 year funding package composed of fellowships and Teaching Assistant positions. PhD students typically spend 2-3 years completing coursework, 1 year conducting independent research abroad, and 2 years analyzing data and writing their dissertation. Several of our PhD students have gone on to earn postdoc positions after graduation.

 

Our programs are highly interdisciplinary, problem-focused, and are organized into 3 main areas of specialization:

a) Global Political Economy, Development, and Environment

b) Global Culture, Ideology, and Religion

c) Global Governance, Human Rights, and Civil Society

 

We are attaching program and information session flyers to this email. To learn more about the Global Studies Department, visit our website at https://global.ucsb.edu, or click here. You can learn about application requirements under the Admissions section of the MA and PhD pages. Keep in mind that the application deadline is December 15, 2024. Please reach out to our Graduate Faculty Director, Professor Javiera Barandiaran (javiera@ucsb.edu) with any questions about our programs.

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University of Cambridge Graduate Study Info Session [10/28]

University of Cambridge Graduate Study Info Session [10/28]

Next Monday, October 28 from 12-1pm, Nathan Lamb from the University of Cambridge Admission’s office will be doing an info session on graduate study at the University of Cambridge. This presentation will be in-person at Mary Gates Hall 171.
Those interested can RSVP for the info session here: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1294
Topics Nathan will discuss:
  • What it is like to study at Cambridge?
  • What GPA do you need?
  • How do you apply?
  • Which programs are on offer?
  • Are there scholarships available?

Flyer

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UW Museology MA Accepting Applications for 2025

UW Museology MA Accepting Applications for 2025

BE INSPIRED. BE INSPIRING.

The University of Washington Master of Arts in Museology program is now accepting applications for Autumn 2025 enrollment. Start your application today to join our Class of 2027!

ABOUT THE MUSEOLOGY PROGRAM

  • We are a two-year, full-time, in-person program based in Seattle at the University of Washington.
  • We are a people-centered program and operate on a cohort model because we believe the most powerful learning happens as part of a community.
  • We embrace interdisciplinarity and maintain a broad and flexible curriculum adaptable to students’ unique backgrounds and interests.
  • We believe museums can make the world a better place, and that the power of museums lies in the role they play in learning, wellbeing, community building, and social justice. Our curriculum is centered on these beliefs.
  • We believe that museum professionals are connectors. They are storytellers, dialogue facilitators, community liaisons, designers, evaluators, researchers, project managers, and more. Learn more at our Careers page.

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