Monday, December 12, 2022

Mellon Interventions Grant Application Support

Need help crafting a successful grant application for one of our Mellon Interventions funding opportunities? Look no further!

The Mellon Humanities PhD Program Interventions ("Mellon Interventions") project provides opportunities for graduate funding to explore public scholarship, innovative teaching, and diverse career paths. Our Grant Application Support sessions are designed to assist graduate students with guidance on crafting a successful application, questions about the submission process, and support for their funded work.

The next two support sessions will be on Friday, December 16, from 10 a.m. until noon; and Friday, January 20, from 10 a.m. until noon. Additional sessions will be held in Spring 2023.

Deadlines to apply for Mellon Interventions funding are:

Dec. 30* (For Fall 2022)

Jan. 31, Mar. 31, May 31** (For Spring 2023)

There may be new deadlines during early Summer 2023 (TBD).

*Students graduating in Fall 2022 are not eligible to apply during this cycle and any cycles thereafter.

**Students graduating in Spring 2023 are not eligible to apply during this cycle and any cycles thereafter.

Emory Announces Minimum Wage Increase for Hourly Student Workers

Emory University will increase its minimum wage for student workers to $15 an hour over the next three years. The minimum hourly pay rate for all student workers will rise to $12 an hour in January 2023. In September 2023, rates will increase to $13.50 and increase again in September 2024 to $15 an hour.  

Reminder: Emory University international travel policy requires all Emory-sponsored international travel to be approved by the student’s school of enrollment. For LGS students, all Emory-related international travel, regardless of funding source (e.g., PDS award, program funding, etc.), MUST be approved through the LGS International Travel Permission Form.

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1. Events 
2. Opportunities & Reminders 
3. International Students 
4. Fellowships
5. Online Career and Professional Development Conferences
6. Additional Resources

New! Latinx Graduate Student Association (LGSA) Hosts Holiday Celebration

The LGSA invites graduate students to a holiday celebration. Come end the semester with LGSA and start the holidays right! We will be eating arroz con gandules, drinking coquito, and enjoying some drinks to relax. Bring your grad buddies so they can get a taste of Latinx food and celebration!

When: December 14 | 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Where: AMUC 106

Join the LGSC Parent Group for a Family Fun Event

The Laney Graduate Student Council (LGSC) Parent Group is hosting a family-friendly gathering for LGS students who are parents (or expect to be parents this academic year), their partners, and their children. There will be food for adults and children and childcare and activities for children. We will also:

Form consensus about needs & support group

Share resources and support services being made available at the University

When: December 18 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Clairmont Rec Center Special Event Rooms

* Even if you can’t attend, please fill out the RSVP if you would like to receive more information about upcoming LGSC Parent Group events and activities.

Graduate Students Needed for RHA Meet & Mentor Program

Emory University’s Residence Hall Association is recruiting graduate school mentors for the Meet & Mentor program. This program aims to connect undergraduates with current graduate student/alumni mentors.

Application Deadline: December 31 at 11:59 p.m.

Santander International Grants

Santander International Exchange Grants aim to support doctoral students in building international networks and raising their academic profile. Research stays by Bonn doctoral students at a strategic university partner or in a priority country as well as stays by doctoral students from the above-mentioned regions at the University of Bonn are funded.

Deadline: January 15

Laney Graduate School Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (LGS-SOAR) Call for Undergraduate Scholars, Faculty Mentors

Do you know great undergraduate scholars looking for a summer research experience? Or are you a faculty member who wants to recruit and mentor the next generation of grad students to your program? The LGS-SOAR program is accepting applications for student participants, and for faculty mentors.

Deadline for Faculty Mentor Applications: January 11

Deadline for Student Applications: January 18 

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Opportunity

Emory’s School of Medicine, Vascular Surgery, seeks a post-doctoral fellow with experience in cell culture, animal procedures operations and breeding, and Western bot and qPCR. Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc.) in an appropriate field, excellent scientific writing ability, and strong oral communication skills.

New! Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) Request for Proposals

The Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) program is soliciting proposals for graduate student-designed and performed research projects that contribute to the Science Mission Directorate’s (SMD) science, technology, and exploration goals.

Proposals must present a well-defined research problem/activity and a justification of its scientific significance to NASA. FINESST awards are research grants for up to three years and up to $50K per year.

Deadline: February 7

For a full copy of notice of funding opportunity download the file entitled F.5 Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology final text released November 28, 2022 (.PDF) from https://go.nasa.gov/FINESST22.

EDGE Talk Time

Laney EDGE (Emory Diversifying Graduate Education) wants to connect with you about opportunities and challenges related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in your program and at Laney. Set up some time to talk today!

• Appointments for Laney Graduate School Students
• When: See appointment calendar, linked below:
• Dr. Amanda Marie James, Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement

Let's Talk! Drop in Consultations for Emory Graduate & Professional Students

Let's Talk is an informal, free, confidential consultation service that allows graduate and professional students to speak with a clinician and receive support for any challenge they may be experiencing. Let's Talk is not a substitute for formal counselling but can be used to receive short-term support and resources.

Students will meet 1:1 for a 15-20 minute video or phone consultation with their CAPS consultant. 

LGS Student Affairs Appointments

The Laney Graduate School Student Affairs team wants you to know they're here for you and are happy to meet in person or virtually if you want to connect. They can help connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns. Feel free to reach out any time.

• Appointments for Laney Graduate School Students
• When: See appointment calendars, linked below:
• Dr. Jennifer Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
• Claire DePalma, Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Student Wellness
• Emily Neutens, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS

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New! Resources for International Teaching Assistants (ITAs)

Are you new, or relatively new, to serving as a teaching assistant in the US context? The Office of Professional Development & Career Planning and the English Language Support Program have resources for you, including a “Tips and Strategies” guide put together by former LGS ITAs and a workshop in January that will be facilitated by experienced Emory ITAs from a variety of disciplines.

Spring 2023 Language Support 

The English Language Support Program has Spring courses for participants ranging in proficiency from intermediate to advanced high. All courses meet once per week, either in-person or hybrid. 

SPEAKING SUPPORT

ELSP 515 – Foundations in Oral Communication II 

ELSP 520 – Laboratory in Professional Communication

WRITING SUPPORT

ELSP 510 – Foundations in Graduate Writing

ELSP 521 – Laboratory in Graduate and Professional Writing

New! Staying in Atlanta over Winter Break?

If you are in town for break, you can sign up for the AMIS Atlanta Christmas Party, which will take place December 18 at 12:30 pm. International students and scholars studying in the Atlanta area are invited to enjoy lunch together, make Christmas crafts, and decorate Christmas cookies. 

View more at our Fellowships and Grants website.

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Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health

Are you Concerned about a Student? 

Emory Flexible Teaching Toolkit

The toolkit is a collection of resources

designed to support the development of

flexible courses from CFDE, TLT, ATS,

and Library Services. Resources are

helpful to graduate students involved in

teaching at every level.

Read here.

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Attention Laney Graduate Students:

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