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Date sent: November
4, 2026
Sent to all UF graduate students, associate deans,
coordinators, and staff
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Greetings from
Grinter!
UF Graduate
School Announces 2026 3MT Finalists
Ten graduate students will advance to the final round of
this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
After a competitive preliminary round, the Graduate School is pleased
to announce the finalists, listed alphabetically by last name:
- Alaleh Anvar
(Medicinal Chemistry, College of Medicine)
- Rio Bonham
(Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Herbert Wertheim College
of Engineering)
- William Coggins
(Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Herbert
Wertheim College of Engineering)
- Israel David
(Chemical Engineering, Herbert Wertheim College of
Engineering)
- Charese Hammond
(Animal Sciences, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences)
- Amal Hashky
(Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Herbert
Wertheim College of Engineering)
- Ethan Lantzy
(Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Herbert Wertheim College
of Engineering)
- Grace Lloyd
(Immunology and Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary
Medicine)
- Vinay Malut
(Biochemistry and Microbiology, College of Medicine)
- Rida Malik Mubeen
(Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Herbert
Wertheim College of Engineering)
The final round will be held on Thursday, November
5, 2026 at 11 a.m. in the Reitz Chamber. The event is open to
everyone. Congratulations to these finalists, and to every student who
competed!
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Announcement
Round-Up
IMAGE:
Inclusive Mentor Academy for Graduate Education
Apply by Sunday, November 22, 2026
Develop the
knowledge and skills you need to become an effective mentor. IMAGE
follows a nationally validated mentorship curriculum featuring hands-on
learning and real-time reflection with graduate students across all
fields of study.
- Held
in person at the University of Florida’s main campus in
Gainesville.
- Meets
2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays from January 14 through April 15, 2027.
- Also
available as a two-credit graduate level course, IDS 6805
(optional).
Click here to learn
more online: IMAGE.
Click here to apply: IMAGE Spring 2027 Application.
PFF: Preparing
Future Faculty
Apply by Sunday, November 22, 2026
Gain firsthand
insight into faculty careers and learn how to navigate the academic job
market, understand different institution types, and prepare for a
successful career in higher education.
- Held
online via Zoom.
- Meets
9:35 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays from January 14 through April 15,
2027.
- Also
available as a two-credit graduate level course, IDS 6513
(optional).
Click here to learn
more online: PFF: Preparing Future Faculty.
Click here to apply: PFF Spring 2027 Application.
Graduating in December? We’d love to share your story!
Your time as a Grad Gator was more than coursework and a
defense date. It included the late nights in the lab, the people who
kept you going, the setbacks you pushed through, and the moment you
knew you'd make it.
We will post selected stories on our Instagram and
LinkedIn channels. Whether you're finishing a master's or doctoral
degree, and whether your story is about research, family, resilience,
career pivots, or the community you found here, we’d love to hear your
story!
Complete the Microsoft
Form by December 4, 2026.
Grad Talk! Podcast Episode Release
Tune in to the latest episode of Grad Talk!, featuring, Dr. Judy Traveis, Associate Dean for Graduate
Student Success at the UF Graduate School. Learn how the IMAGE (Inclusive
Mentor Academy for Graduate Education) program helps graduate students
become effective mentors while strengthening their own mentoring
relationships, along with insights on clear communication, aligning
expectations, and building a supportive network that encourages
confidence, independence, and growth.
Available now on Spotify
and Apple
Podcasts.
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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.
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Workshops,
Webinars & Training
Qualtrics @UF:
Beyond the Basics (CITT) (UFIT)
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 9 to 11
a.m. · Online via Zoom
Learn more and register
Lunch &
Learn: From Bench to Automation (UF Innovate)
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 11 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. · UF Innovate, Sid Martin Biotech
Learn more and register
GatorPitch
Miami 2026 (UF Innovate)
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 5 to 8:30
p.m. · Citigroup Center, Miami
Learn more and register
Crafting
Qualitative Research
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. · Institute of Hispanic-Latino Culture (La Casita), Room
202
Learn more and register
One Health and
CABI Digital Library (UF Libraries)
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 11 a.m.
to 12 noon · Health Science Center Libraries
Learn more and register
Overview of
Citation Management (UF Libraries)
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 1 to 2
p.m. · Online via Zoom
Learn more and register
What to Know
About Publishing in the Humanities (UF Libraries)
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 3 to 4
p.m. · Online via Zoom
Learn more and register
Mastery Paths
in Canvas
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 3
to 4 p.m. · Online via Zoom
Learn more and register
Building a
Network to Help You in Academia and Beyond
Wednesday, November
18, 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.
What
International Students to Know About Job Searching in Canada and the US
Wednesday, November
18, 2026 · 2 to 2:30 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.
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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!
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Funding Leads
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
Spring 2027
Supplemental Retention Scholarship
This scholarship
supports PhD and MFA students in their graduating semester by covering
three credit hours of in-state tuition when their funding contracts are
exhausted.
Apply by Thursday, November 12, 2026
Click here for more
details and instructions on how to apply
DHS Graduate
Research Fellowship
The U.S. Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) sponsors a 12‑month fellowship for PhDs and recent
postdocs in STEM, offering a $90,000 stipend, health and travel
allowances, and the chance to conduct applied research while building
professional networks in homeland security.
Apply by Friday, November 13, 2026
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
DHS‑POWER
(Summer Internship 2027)
The U.S. Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate offers 10‑week
internships for undergraduate and graduate STEM students, providing
weekly stipends ($800–$1,000), travel and housing allowances, and hands‑on
research experience with DHS facilities.
Apply by Wednesday, December 2, 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
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 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!
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