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CPCD-WR-02 - Dissertation Year Fellowship (DYF) Information Sessions

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Event Details - Dissertation Year Fellowship (DYF) Info Session

Dissertation year fellowship (dyf) info session.

These fellowships are available on a competitive basis to doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy. These awards include a stipend and a waiver of the doctoral research fee and mandatory fees for the period of the award. Located in Dimond Library Room 352.<br></span>"> These fellowships are available on a competitive basis to doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy. These awards include a stipend and a waiver of the doctoral research fee and mandatory fees for the period of the award. Located in Dimond Library Room 352.

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The UNH Graduate School offers a variety of events and resources to help students and postdocs in the process of writing and research. From weekly writing groups, to annual retreats, opportunities to compete in national competitions, research communication workshops, and more, we strive to provide our community with the tools they need as they embark on the exciting and, at times, daunting tasks associated with research and scholarship. 

"The weekly writing group has been an incredible way to engage with and at times commiserate with fellow students. When you've hit an impasse with your studies and stay isolated, it feels like a mountain that cannot be climbed. The writing groups, not only keep me accountable with structured calendar blocks for study...(1/2)

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"As a doctoral student in the final stages of my dissertation, some of the major challenges for me in the past year of the pandemic have been isolation and a sense of being untethered to any kind of schedule. I started going to writing sessions and retreats set up by the Graduate School to give me something to anchor my weeks and provide structure...(1/2)

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"Competing for the Leitzel award was an exciting opportunity to share my work and see other STEM education research from graduate students around the university. I am very grateful to the Leitzel Center for supporting me as a researcher and for their support of Joan and James’ mission for advancing STEM education." - Dalton Marsh, 2019 Leitzel Award Recipient

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Writing programs, weekly writing group.

Stay tuned for information and registration for 2024!

The Graduate School invites you to join our Weekly Writing Group, a friendly and collaborative way to dedicate time to your writing and get support from peers as they work on their writing as well! Each semester we host two weekly writing group sessions with free lunch at Holloway Commons either before or after for all participants. By signing up for either session (or both!) you are committing to the group that you will be there. 

Thesis and Dissertation Writing Retreat

The Graduate School organizes a semester-long Dissertation/Thesis Writing Retreat for all graduate students who are currently working on their dissertation/thesis. The purpose of the retreat is to provide you with protected time and writing resources in a supportive environment so that you could advance towards the completion of your work. The writing sessions typically take place one Friday afternoon a month (1-4pm) and one Saturday a month (10am-3pm). The Dissertation/ Thesis Retreat is for anyone at any stage of dissertation writing (beginning, middle, finishing). Even if you finished your dissertation/thesis but still have a revision to do and plan to do it this semester you are welcome to register. Resources are made available to help you plan, write, and revise your dissertation/thesis. Helpful information can also be found in the Thesis and Dissertation Manual .

Winter Writing Retreat

The annual January Term  Graduate Winter Writing Retreat  offers students a time and place to work on their dissertations, publications, theses and fellowship applications. Multiple community members, including faculty and the Writing Center provide on-site support and resources. Participants are given free lunch and refreshments as well. Registration typically opens in November each year. You can visit the Winter Writing Retreat webpage to learn more. 

Research Communication

Three minute thesis competition (3mt).

The  Three Minute Thesis Competition  cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills. Presenting in a 3MT competition increases their capacity to effectively explain their research in three minutes, in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. Competitors are allowed one PowerPoint slide, but no other resources or props. 

The Graduate School faciliates a workshop series designed to help prepare you for the 3MT competition. From brainstorming your presentation content to honing your public speaking skills, these workshops guide you through all the necessary steps for a successful 3MT. More information on the workshop series and registering for the 2024 competition will be shared at the start of the Spring semester.

Research Communications Academy (RCA)

The  Research Communications Academy  is a free, annual program that trains faculty members, graduate students, and research-related staff to effectively communicate the power and impact of UNH research and scholarship to broad audiences. Components include workshops on orally communicating scholarly work, grant and proposal writing, media training and more.

Graduate Research Conference (GRC)

The  Graduate Research Conference  is an annual showcase in which over 200 UNH graduate students from all academic disciplines present their work and research over the course of two days. You can visit the  GRC Student Research Media Gallery  where students upload their GRC research for online viewing. The GRC typically takes place in April each year with registration beginning in February. 

Seacoast Sips of Science

Grab and drink and learn what's going in the local scientific community!  You're invited to  Seacoast Sips of Science , an ongoing series of events where scientists host meet-ups at New Hampshire breweries and talk about their research! You can check out the event calendar here . 

Funding Opportunities

Unh graduate school awards.

There are  a variety of award opportunities  available through the Graduate School to support and uplift students as they work towards their goals. Available awards include the Dissertation Year Fellowship (DYF), Summer Teaching Assistant Fellowship (STAF), Graduate Faculty Mentor Award, Graduate/Research/Scholarship/Creativity Award (GRSC), and Graduate Teaching Award. Further information about opportunities right here on campus can be found in the  Fellowships, Funding, & Awards Available to Grad Students Guide.  

Travel Grants

The Graduate School awards  travel grants  to students who are presenting their research and scholarship at professional meetings. Travel grants are also available to students who are attending professional development workshops and seminars that will enhance their research agendas.

Leitzel Center Awards

The UNH Joan and James Leitzel Center for Mathematics, Science and Engineering Education awards are presented each year at the  Graduate Research Conference (GRC) . The awards recognize exemplary STEM education and outreach presented at the GRC. The Leitzel Center will make two awards - one for an oral presentation and one for a poster presentation. You can enter the competition by following instructions during the GRC registration process. 

UNH Alumni Association Student Grants (AASG)

The  UNH Alumni Association Student Grants  Committee awards grants to provide funds to UNH students, either as individuals or in groups, on campus for extracurricular activities and/or extraordinary student needs that otherwise would not be provided for. Grant funding is provided by the funds raised from the Alumni & Friends Wildcat Classic Golf Tournament which are directly applied to the J. Gregg Sanborn Enrichment Fund.

Broader UNH Events and Resources

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The  UNH Library  is an essential resource for graduate students. With millions of books, articles, and other media items available physically and/or electronically (as well as through interlibrary loan), the library has something for all members of the UNH community, in any field. Library locations offer wireless Internet access, computer workstations, individual study and collaborative group work spaces, and assistance by knowledgeable librarians and staff. As part of a public university, the UNH Library is open to all. Check out their  full list of services  to get started.

There is also a handy guide of  Library resources specifically for graduate students , as well as an  online plagiarism tutorial  with helpful examples on what is and is not considered plagiarism.

Connors Writing Center

Don’t forget to visit the  Connors Writing Center  to schedule one on one meetings with writing assistants for discussion and revision of drafted material.

UNH Office of National Fellowships

The UNH  Office of National Fellowships  provides information, counsel, and editorial support to high achieving students applying for national and international fellowships and scholarships. Their services are available to undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni of the University. Visit the website linked above or email  [email protected]  with any questions you have. 

NR 905 - Grant Writing

The ability to secure financial support for research and outreach activities is becoming increasingly important. This course is intended for graduate and post-graduate level students who need to write proposals for their graduate work or to gain in-depth understanding of the proposal writing process through class discussions, insights shared by UNH faculty, and by writing a research proposal following the entire process.

GRAD 891 - NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Preparation

This course is designed to enable students to receive information, guidance, and support in applying for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship program (GRFP) . Students will become familiar with the NSF, its mission, and the selection criteria for this fellowship. Through independent work and collaborative exercises, students will strengthen writing skills and develop a strong application.

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UNH Office of Research, Economic Engagement, and Outreach

Research, economic engagement and outreach  at the University of New Hampshire, a Carnegie doctoral research university with very high research activity, seek to understand and improve the world around us, with high-impact results that transform lives, solve global challenges and drive economic growth.

Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarly Activity (RCR)

The  UNH RCR  Committee offers training in the ethical and responsible conduct of research three times a year: February, May and October. All incoming Ph.D. students must attend RCR training by the end of their first semester.

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