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Edition: January 21, 2026
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Individual Consultations
Dr. Jim
Gillespie on our Graduate School team
can help you with questions about professional development, academic
skills building, career planning and more. He holds open office hours
on Mondays, 10 a.m.–12 noon. and Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m., both in person
(127 Grinter Hall) and via Zoom, linked
here . Students who cannot attend scheduled office hours are
invited to email Dr. Gillespie and set up an
appointment. Check the Consultations webpage where any office
hours cancellation will be announced.
Career Connections Center (C3) Consultations
The UF Career Connections Center (C3) can help you with curricula vitae or industry résumés,
academic and non-academic job searches, networking skills enhancement,
and more. For details, click here — Gator CareerLink — then email Dr. Michael Goldberg (Career Design Learning Specialist for Advanced
Degrees).
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Summer 2026 USDA-ARS AI Research Internships
The University of
Florida, through a grant with the USDA, is seeking UF doctoral students
for Summer 2026 research internships using artificial intelligence
techniques (broadly defined). Interns will work primarily remotely with
scientists at USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) labs, with up to
two weeks of travel to the host lab (travel funds included).
Participants must remain within the U.S. during the 10-week
internship.. Application Open. Deadline: January 30, 2026. Details: Click
here.
Call for Abstracts: BGSO Annual Research Symposium
The BGSO Annual
Research Symposium invites students from all disciplines to submit
abstracts for posters and oral presentations. This student-led event
offers a supportive, professional space to share research, creative, or
applied work and connect with peers across campus. Application Open. Deadline: January
31, 2026. Details: Click
here.
NRC Research and Fellowship Programs
The National
Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administer two
prestigious research fellowship programs that are open to postdoctoral
and senior researchers with a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M. (or near
completion). These programs are designed to advance scientific
discovery and innovation and provide the opportunity to design
independent research projects, collaborate with leading scientists, and
contribute to mission-driven innovation. Application Open. Deadline:
February 2, 2026. Details: Click
here.
Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowships
The Gulf Research
Program’s Science Policy Fellowship helps scientists hone their skills
by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities
and ecosystems. Fellows gain first-hand experience as they spend one
year on the staff of federal, state, local, or non-governmental
agencies in the Gulf region to apply scientific knowledge to policy
(Stipend $63,800-$69,300). Application
Open. Deadline:
February 26, 2026. Details: Click
here.
Curated Funding Searches by UF SRD
Access to a curated
funding search crafted by the Strategic Research Development (SRD) team
and designed specifically for the UF Research community. Details: Click
here.
STEM Fellowships & Scholarships
STEM funding
opportunities for students with early fall deadlines for funding for
the 25 /26 academic year, over 65 portable scholarships and fellowships
are posted on the site. Details
Grad Students: Click
here. Details
Postdocs: Click
here.
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Research Training from Elsevier Researcher Academy
(Free)
If you are a
Master’s, PhD student, or early-career researcher, this is a goldmine
you should not ignore. Elsevier Researcher Academy is offering free,
high-quality courses covering the entire research journey — from
literature review to responding to reviewers. Hosted by Research Academy.
Asynchronous •
Online • Learn
more
Submitting Your Dissertation for Review by the Graduate
School Editorial Office
Decrease your stress
of template compliance while working towards final submission. Join us
to connect with the UF Graduate School Editors to learn more about
using the template. Hosted by GradSchool.
January 21 • 11:45
a.m. to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Introduction to PubMed
This class will take
you step-by-step through effective literature search and save
techniques, as well as other functions within PubMed. Hosted by UFLib.
January 27 • 11 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more OR
January 30 • 2 to 3 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Start Here: Finding Books, Articles, and Other Library
Resources (Humanities & Social Sciences)
This workshop will
review how to find library books & journal articles, plus primary
resources like interviews, images, data sets, and more using the UF
Libraries. Hosted by UFLib.
January 28 • 11:45
a.m. to 12:35 p.m. • Library West, room 211 • Learn
more
What Database Should I Use? An Overview of Health
Information Databases
This workshop will
provide an overview of databases available through the Health Science
Center Library, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane
Library, and more. Hosted by UFLib.
January 29 • 11 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
How to Choose a Journal that Meets Your Needs
This workshop will
cover choosing a journal that reaches your audience, supports metrics
of interest to you, and makes it easy to comply with federal funder
mandates, if applicable. Hosted by UFLib.
January 30 • 12 noon
to 1 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Finding Government Information: Tips you Need to Know
Ask what government
information can do for you! This introductory workshop will develop
your search strategies for the most complex resources in the library:
government information. Hosted by UFLib.
February 2 • 2 to 3
p.m. • Library West, room 211 • Learn
more
Getting More out of JSTOR
In this workshop you
will learn strategies to enhance your research experience and explore
additional features to get the most out of this multidisciplinary
resource using JSTOR. Hosted by UFLib.
February 5 • 3 to
3:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
20 Minutes to Impact Series: ORCID and Dimensions
This session will
cover creating your ORCID ID and linking it to Dimensions to add
articles to your researcher profile with one click. Hosted by UFLib.
February 6 • 12 noon
to 12:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
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The New Manager
Learn how to manage
the challenges of being a new manager–whether it is a result of being
new to a work unit, shifting from peer to supervisor, or just being new
to management in general. Hosted by UFHR.
January 27 • 1:30 to
4:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Priorities, Planning, and Delegation
Attend this session
and learn: – The basic ways to use your time wisely. – The difference
between importance and urgency. – The benefits of delegation. Hosted by
UFHR.
January 29 • 9 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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Therapeutic Horticulture Program for UF Students
Join your peers in
the greenhouse at Wilmot Gardens for free weekly stress reduction and
well-being enhancement. No plant experience required. Free parking and
lots of plants to take home!. Hosted by UF
Wilmot Botanical Gardens.
January 27 - April
30 • Multiple session times • Wilmot Botanical Gardens • Learn
more • Sign
up
The Power of Self-Compassion
The Power of
Self-Compassion is a three-part didactic, interactive, and experiential
workshop. Learn skills to improve your well-being through practicing
self-compassion. All sessions in the series will include skill-building
exercises. Hosted by CWC.
January 21, 28 • 11
a.m. to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Riding Emotional Waves
This weekly drop-in
workshop will focus on building skills to gain more control on emotions
and reduce suffering. Participants will learn core mindfulness and
emotion regulation skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Hosted by CWC.
January 22 - April 2
• 3 to 4 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Gratitude in Action
In this interactive
course, participants will explore the psychological and physiological
benefits of gratitude, and practice strategies to apply gratitude
personally and professionally. Hosted by UFHR.
February 4 • 1:30 to
4:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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Leveling Up Your Prompts with NaviGator Chat &
Copilot
Discover how
mastering AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and NaviGator Chat can
transform your team’s workflow and elevate productivity. Hosted by CITT.
January 27 • 2 to 3
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Image and Video Editors: GIMP and Clipchamp
In this online
interactive training session, we will explore the essential features of
two powerful editing tools: GIMP for image editing and Clipchamp for
video creation. Hosted by CITT.
January 28 • 9:30 to
11:30 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
App Snap: Microsoft Planner
Learn the essentials
of creating plans, assigning tasks, sharing files, and visually
tracking your team’s progress through Microsoft Planner. Hosted by UFIT.
January 29 • 9:30 to
10 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Effortless Appointments with Microsoft Bookings
This user-friendly
appointment scheduling software makes scheduling appointments a breeze.
Join this training and discover how it can simplify your life. Hosted
by CITT.
January 29 • 2 to 3
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
UF GPT: Microsoft Copilot - UF AI Assistant for Work
Explores the various
ways to utilize Copilot, from streamlining tasks like drafting emails
and composing documents to writing Excel formulas and debugging code.
Hosted by CITT.
February 3 • 9 to 10
a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
NaviGator Notebook: AI that Works with Your Content
Learn about
NaviGator Notebook. This tool helps you transform your sources—notes,
textbooks, PDFs, PowerPoints, YouTube videos, and more—into interactive
tools. Hosted by CITT.
February 5 • 9 to 10
a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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Finding Your Lane: Developing a Confident, Authentic
Research Voice
The UF Graduate
School invites you to hone your writing skills with its in-person
Spring 2026 Graduate Writing Workshop. Hosted by CTE.
January 28 • 3 to
4:30 p.m. • Reitz Union Auditorium • Sign
up
The Grading Dilemma and Authentic Assessment
In this workshop we
will discuss the challenges we face with grading and grades, and
explore the essential elements of evaluation, considering both high and
low stakes assessments, and formative and summative assessments. Hosted
by CTE.
January 30 • 9:35 to
11:05 a.m. • Tigert Hall, room 302 • Learn
more • Sign
up
The Art of Difficult Conversations
In this course you
will learn how to prepare for, initiate and conduct difficult
conversations that can yield positive outcomes. Hosted by UFHR.
February 5 • 9 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
14-Day Writing Challenge
The 14-Day Challenge
is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online
community, and supportive accountability. Hosted by ncfdd.
February 16 - March
1 • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
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Panel(s) of Early Career Faculty
Join early career
faculty panelists, from several institutions across the country to
discuss their experiences on the academic job market, how they prepared
for their current position, how their institution approaches community
and mentoring for early career faculty and any general advice they
would give to current graduate students and postdocs. Hosted by CIRTL.
January 29 • 4 to 5
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Every Career Chapter Needs a Plan
In this interactive
webinar, we will guide you through a series of clarifying steps to
identify key goals and develop a high-level plan for the current
chapter of your career. Hosted by ncfdd.
January 30 • 2 to 3
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
How to Identify and Research Non-Academic Employers
This webinar helps
PhDs, postdocs, and doctoral students learn how to research nonacademic
employers to find meaningful, values-aligned careers. Participants will
explore strategies for identifying target organizations, assessing
priorities, and building long-term career satisfaction—especially in a
challenging job market for career changers. Hosted by BeyondProf.
February 4 • 12 noon
to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
CVs for the Academic Job Market
We’ll go over
formatting, content, and tailoring of the CV for academic job
applications, including discussion of the basic eight CV sections,
additional sections you might want to include, and how to structure the
information you include in those sections, as well as some advice
around CV mindset and how and when to update your CV content. Hosted by
CIRTL.
February 5 • 4 to 5
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
This webinar is a
virtual series designed to help master’s students navigate this new job
market with confidence. You will learn essential job search strategies,
tools, and techniques to navigate a hyper-competitive market. Each day,
we’ll explore a key aspect of job searching as a master’s student
today, so you can strategically plan your next steps. Hosted by BeyondGrad.
February 9 - 12 • 2
to 2:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
In-Person/Virtual Express Drop-In
Express Drop-Ins are
designed for document reviews (i.e., resumes, cover letters, personal
statements), mock interviews, LinkedIn profile reviews, and quick
Career Planning questions. Hosted by C3.
Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays In-Person (C3); Thursdays Online • Learn
more
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Grad$ense Financial Planning Tool
Grad$ense — a website brought to you by the Council of Graduate
Schools (CGS) and TIAA — offers you free financial planning tools that can help you...
- Learn
what funding options are available for what degrees.
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ahead with its debt-to-earnings calculator.
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a budget to see you through your degree program.
To check it out,
click this link: Grad$ense.
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