Attend a Workshop

Phillip Maffetone.

From left to right: Elizabeth Colucci, Philip Maffetone (2013 Barry M. Goldwater and 2014 Brish Marshall recipient), Joseph Gardella, PhD and Mark Swihart, PhD.

Attending a workshop is the best first step in discovering awards that work for you. We ask that you attend a workshop prior to meeting with our advisors.

Fellowships & Grant Writing Workshops

The Graduate School and the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships are pleased to offer a series of free grant writing workshops designed for doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars. 

Spring 2024 Workshops

  • Fellowship and Grant Writing Basics (hybrid)
    January 9 at 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    March 12 at 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  • Grant Writing for STEM Fields (virtual)
    March 19 at 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Grant Writing for Humanities (virtual)
    March 21 at 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Funding for International Students Virtual Workshop

Do you want to learn more about the fellowships and scholarships open to international students? Join us for our virtual workshop! We will discuss finding and applying for awards, go over specific awards open to international students, and hear from UB international student Yukako Otsuki. We will offer this workshop in the summer and fall.

Check back soon for upcoming workshop dates.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) Workshops

In this hybrid workshop series, you will learn about review criteria for the NSF GRFP, what the review panels are looking for and how to write a strong application. This program is for rising senior undergraduates, master's students and first-year PhD students.

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Virtual Fulbright Application Development Workshops

In this three-part virtual workshop series you will learn more about the Fulbright Student Grant for Graduate Study, country selection, affiliates and how to develop a strong proposal. This program is for rising seniors and graduate students.

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Virtual Fulbright Scholars Panel

Have you ever considered teaching, researching or earning a graduate degree abroad? The Fulbright Program offers opportunities in more than 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students.

Hear personal stories from some of UB's previous Fulbright recipients, learn more about the possibilities of Fulbright and what it takes to be a Fulbright scholar.

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Pre-Recorded Workshops

Can't wait to attend our live workshops? Check out the videos below for some useful information.

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