Thrive! UF Grad Gator Newsletter 10/7/26

 

Date sent: October 7, 2026 Sent to all UF graduate students, associate deans, coordinators, and staff   Greetings from Grinter! Defining Success on Your Graduate Journey As graduate students, each of you brings a unique set of goals, experiences, and aspirations to the University of Florida. That is why success in graduate school cannot be defined by a single path or destination. Your journey is your own, and only you can define what success means to you. At the UF Graduate School, we want every Grad Gator to thrive academically, professionally, and personally by finding community, building resilience, seeking support when needed, and leveraging opportunities to help you reach your goals. We know we're competing for your attention in an inbox overflowing with Canvas notifications, research updates, event invitations, and about 47 other emails all marked “Important.” Even so, we feel it's important to bring together resources, services, workshops, and events that empower you — both at UF and long afterwards. As you explore each issue of "Thrive!", I encourage you to reflect on what success looks like for you and to take advantage of the resources available to help get you there. While your graduate journey is uniquely yours, you don't have to navigate it alone. We are committed to helping you find your way and thrive. Here's to thriving as a Gator! Judy Traveis, PhD Associate Dean for Graduate Student Success The Graduate School University of Florida   Announcement Round-Up Faculty Doctoral Mentoring Award Know a faculty mentor who has made a meaningful difference? Submit your nomination to your college by Monday, October 19, 2026. Learn more here Fall 2026 Thesis & Dissertation Deadlines Planning to graduate this semester? Mark these critical deadlines in your calendar! Thesis/Dissertation Final Oral Defense · Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Thesis/Dissertation Submission · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Final Approval · Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Learn more about the Thesis & Dissertation Submission Process Have questions? Contact us!   Need Help? Get GradCARE! GradCARE can help you find solutions when problems and challenges arise. Meet one-on-one with professional non-clinical case manager Chris Walker to assess your needs and find the best available resources and services to address them. Click here to get started   Graduate Student Support Group (GSSG)  Every Tuesday, In-Person · 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · CWC Radio Road Hosted by the UF Counseling & Wellness Center (CWC), GSSG is a dedicated space for graduate students to connect, share, and support one another through the unique challenges of academic life. Interested in joining this therapy group? Call the UF CWC at 352 392 1575 for a brief consultation.    Workshops, Webinars & Training Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Fundamentals Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. · Online via Zoom Learn more and register! Writing, Agency, & AI: Collaboration, not Capitulation Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. · Online via Zoom Learn more and register! Art of Constructing a Resume Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. · Online via Zoom Learn more and register! Going Beyond Subject Matter: Identifying Skills Employers Want Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. · Online via Zoom Learn more and register! Hosted by Beyond the Professoriate, an online career support platform available to all doctoral students. Simply login using your GatorLink information. Recordings provided to registered participants.  Three Mistakes Master’s Students Make on LinkedIn Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. · Online via Zoom Learn more and register! Hosted by Beyond Graduate School, an online career support platform available to all master’s students. Log in using your GatorLink information. Recordings provided to registered participants. Intro to NSF I-Corps Workshop (UF Innovate) Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 12 noon to 1 p.m. · Online via Zoom Learn more and register! Start Here: Finding Books, Articles and More! (UF Libraries) Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. · Online via Zoom Learn more and register!   Professional Development Consulting Need guidance on professional development, academic skillset-building, or career planning? Dr. Jim Gillespie can point you toward tools and opportunities to help you advance in academia and move into the workforce. Book an appointment today!   OGAP Wants to Hear from You! The Organization for Graduate Student Advancement and Professional Development (OGAP) wants your feedback on desired events, activities, and support. Click here to share your thoughts!   Funding Leads HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), through the Gilliam Fellows competition for 2nd- and 3rd-year PhD students supports PhD students and their faculty advisors as they pursue ambitious science and build inclusive training environments. Apply by Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Click here for more details and instructions on how to apply  The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowships in Buddhist Studies A ten-month paid fellowship for PhD who are either in the research or writing stage. The fellowship period may be used for fieldwork, archival research, analysis of findings, or writing after research is complete. Apply by Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Click here for more details and instructions on how to apply Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) invites applications to support graduate students pursuing research on the history of art and visual culture of the United States. Apply by Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Click here for more details and instructions on how to apply Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) invites applications to support dissertation projects that expand the traditional boundaries of doctoral research through new methodologies, innovative formats, and collaborations with partners within and beyond the academy. Apply by Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Click here for more details and instructions on how to apply U.S. Department of Energy Research Residencies Receive up to $3,600 a month to advance your PhD dissertation research while conducting research at a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory. Apply by Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Click here for complete list of eligible research areas Click here for more details and instructions on how to apply Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation Fellowship The UF chapter of the Association for Academic Women (AAW) provides up to $2,000 yearly to assist in the dissertation phase of your doctoral degree program. Open to candidates in any UF PhD program. Apply by Friday, November 20, 2026 Click here for more details, instructions, and application form Independence 250 Fellowship Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Complete research in Austria in any technical, natural or economic field! "Independence 250" creates opportunities for fresh ideas, joint projects, and sustainable partnerships. Apply by Thursday, December 31, 2026  Click here for more details and instructions on how to apply  UF GSC Travel Grants UF Graduate Student Council (GSC) travel grants can help you cover the cost of attending a conference. Click here for details and deadlines Pivot: UF Research Funding Database UF Research’s Pivot Database is a comprehensive, searchable database where you’ll find leads to funding and collaboration opportunities from numerous sources. Click here to access Pivot   Look Ahead! Don’t miss out! Eyeball a full month of upcoming UF Graduate School workshops, talks, socials, and special events — and add your picks to your digital calendar with just the click of a button. Click here for this month’s calendar!   Got questions?   CONTACT US!       106 Grinter Hall • 1532 Union Road • Gainesville FL 32611 352 392 6622 • gradschool@aa.ufl.edu • grad.ufl.edu   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!     This email was sent by the University of Florida Graduate School PO Box 115500, Gainesville, FL, 32611