RESEARCH & RESOURCES
Co-authoring publications with a wide network of professionals may improve your career trajectory. Explore more at Warner et al. 2015.
Georgia State has more than 150 graduate programs at master’s and doctoral levels. Search for your fit at graduate.gsu.edu.
University Career Services offers professional headshots free-of-charge. Get ready with tips from LinkedIn.
Take time out from reading to look up words you don’t know yet. The more you read, the better your vocabulary. This is one of the best tips for standardized tests.
The Graduate School
The Graduate School offers a variety of professional development resources and programs to assist graduate students and postdoctoral trainees in realizing their professional goals.
University Career Center
University Career Services is where you go to get career ready. Some things you can do here include resume and cover letter reviews, exploring a major and/or career, mock interviews, job search strategies, graduate school planning, co-op and internship opportunities. To make an appointment and/or learn about our events please visit Handshake.
Honors College
GSURC, the Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference, is an interdisciplinary undergraduate research conference which highlights and recognizes the research taking place across Georgia State’s campus. Each year we invite Georgia State undergraduate students to submit their scholarly and creative projects as posters, oral presentations and artistic or creative presentations.
J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Career Advancement Center
The Career Advancement Center helps undergraduate and graduate students discover their skill set, gather information about their career options, gain real-world experience, and launch their careers.
Office of Student Affairs
Student Engagement and Programs offers a wide array of services and programs designed to create and deliver student experiences that promote learning and success; develop and promote a distinctive model of active, engaged citizenship incorporating service, leadership and experiential learning; and, enhance the global competency of Georgia State University students. Student Engagement and Programs seeks to provide an enriching environment that allows for and encourages cross-cultural interaction, an appreciation of diversity and ethical decision making.
The Writing Studio
The Writing Studio at Georgia State University is a place where writers gather to talk about writing. Writing Studio conferences, both in our studio and online, are open to any student, faculty, or staff of Georgia State University. All regular tutoring sessions are made by appointment. The Studio requires that all clients schedule their own appointments using the online system.
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Career Center
The office of Career Services & Alumni Relations helps Andrew Young School students and alumni to launch and build their careers as public service leaders.
GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR TIPS
There are several ways you can improve your Graduate Fair experience. Consider the recommendations below as steps to take before, during, and after the event.
Before The Graduate Fair
- Write down your career goals, graduate degrees (master’s, PhD, etc.) that will help you get there, and what fields interest you for graduate programs.
- Update your resume and bring FIVE COPIES! You may be tempted to give everyone a copy, but prioritize those graduate programs that best match your career interests.
- Schedule an appointment with CASA staff to review your personal statement and resume. View the calendar here: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/
- Research schools and departments. This step will make you stand out because you can share specifics, like a research agenda or coursework, on how a graduate program matches your career goals.
- Prioritize your top schools: Rank your schools and programs from 1 to 5 (or 10!), 1 being your top choice. This ranking will provide guidance on how much time to spend with each school if you are in a time crunch. Visit other schools and programs if you have time to spare.
- Prepare a list of questions in advance. Here are a few good places to start: Do you apply to the graduate school directly? Or does it participate in a general application site? Do you apply to the department directly? Does the application require a GRE? What is the average GRE Math score? How many letters of recommendations does the application require? Do those letters of recommendation go the graduate school or the department?
- Create a 20-30 second “elevator pitch.” Start with “Hello! I am (your name), and I am studying (your major) at (your school). I have volunteered and interned with (the organization). My career goal is to (insert goal). What can you tell me about the (application process/department/student organization)?”
- Practice your elevator pitch and handshake with a friend!
- Invite a friend to go with you!
During the Graduate Fair
- Smile and enjoy yourself!
- Wear professional attire.
- Get the graduate fair map and plan your steps.
- DO NOT overwhelm yourself with contact information you will not use. Ask for business cards from your FAVORITE graduate schools and faculty. Give them your resume if you are truly interested in the program.
- Let graduate staff and faculty know that you will call them or e-mail to meet in the next two weeks.
Within Two Weeks After the Graduate Fair
- E-mail and call right away to show your enthusiasm and commitment to applying.
- Send a tailored email to those you spoke with at the fair. Reference specifics from your conversation.
- Ask questions to ensure your application includes all the required elements: What is the address for sending the application materials? When are you scheduling applicant interviews? Will the department host interviews in-person or online? Is there a GPA cut-off for your applicants?
- E-mail or meet students currently enrolled in the graduate program. Ask them questions: What kinds of jobs have your graduates earned in the last 5 years? What is the professional development or student experience like in your department? What research or graduate assistantships does the department provide?
- Confirm the application deadline.
Summer Research Programs
Summer research programs admit a limited number of students to conduct research full time with a research mentor (usually a faculty member). This experience is a chance to learn and develop research skills, provide a preview of a future career in research, and boost your application to any graduate research program. These programs often provide a stipend and housing to students as well as other professional development opportunities.
Campus Visits
Campus visitation programs are designed to offer prospective graduate students an opportunity to visit the campus, sometimes at no cost to the student, and learn more about the that institutions graduate program. Participants have a chance to learn more about research opportunities and campus resources, meet with current faculty, staff, and graduate students, and how to prepare a competitive graduation school application.
Post-baccalaureate (PB)
Post-baccalaureate (PB) program is a program of study aimed at students who have already earned their undergraduate degree. These programs allow students to obtain required pre-health prerequisite coursework or enhance their current science coursework and overall enhance their application to a graduate degree program. These programs typically last 1-2 years. These programs are ideal for students interested in a future medical, health, or research career.
This table lists several programs for students interested in a graduate degree in a variety of disciplines and career pathways. This includes summer research opportunities, campus visitation programs, and postbaccalaureate programs.
HUMANITIES
Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers: Apply here
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Hertog Foundation: Political Studies Fellow
Application Deadline: March 4, 2024
STEM
Program to Advance Training in Health & Sciences (PATHS): Apply here
Application Deadline: March 28, 2024
APA Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowships
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Fall 2024 term and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply for the APA SUPER Fellowship, which provides a $4,000 stipend to the student to conduct summer laboratory research and $1,000 to their faculty host. All areas of psych science are welcome! Applications are due March 1, 2024; don’t wait!
SUPER is just one of the awards and funding opportunities offered by APA’s Science Directorate. View all of them, including those for students and career researchers, at apa.org/science/awards.
University of California, Los Angeles: Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia: Master of Science in Medical Physiology
University of Florida: The Graduate School
Virtual Campus Visitation: March 7, 2024 / Register here
*Please note: Some scholarship deadlines have passed. We encourage you to visit their pages periodically for additional opportunities.
NIH-Penn Advanced Scholars in Immunology Graduate Partnership Program: The future of biomedical research demands exceptional immunologists, and this program is dedicated to creating the next generation of leaders in the field. Through a unique collaboration between NIH and the University of Pennsylvania, students admitted to the University of Pennsylvania Immunology Graduate Group can take advantage of unparalleled research resources and mentorship from scientific leaders at both institutions. With access to over 350 immunology laboratories, you can tailor your research to your specific interests. Explore this exceptional opportunity at Program Link: https://www.med.upenn.edu/nih-igg-partnership/program/#:~:text=The%20partnership%20between%20NIH%20and,selecting%20either%20Penn%20or%20NIH
NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program: This program is a beacon of excellence in the world of doctoral training for biomedical research. If you have outstanding students with an unwavering commitment to biomedical research, the NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program is their ticket to an accelerated and highly individualized doctoral journey. Students are mentored by two Investigators—one at NIH and another at the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge in the UK—to work on a joint internationally collaborative dissertation project. With a focus on research and minimal formal coursework, students can earn their doctoral degree in approximately four years. This program is a testament to passion for science, and we encourage your students to explore it further at Program Link. https://oxcam.gpp.nih.gov/
Accelerated MD/PhD Partnership Training Program: For your students aspiring to be physician-scientists in basic and translational biomedical research, this program is a game-changer. Designed to foster innovation and interdisciplinary PhD partnerships combined with MD training, it offers an accelerated path to success. With access to the NIH Clinical Research Center and numerous collaboration options, you can be part of cutting-edge disease-based or basic science research. Whether you’re finishing your Bachelor’s, enrolled in medical school, or in the NIH Graduate Partnerships Program, this program offers opportunities for you. Dive into this exciting opportunity at Program Link: https://mdphd.gpp.nih.gov/
The School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at Georgia Tech offers the Summer Undergraduate Research Scholars Program which offers full-time independent research under the direction of an ISyE faculty mentor for 20 hours per week across a 10-week period. Participants receive a $3000 stipend and are responsible for their own housing, transportation and meals. Applicants must be able to attend in-person on campus and be rising juniors or seniors (who will not have graduated by May 2024) majoring in engineering, math, science, computing, or a related field. More information here.
Fulbright: Provides grants to graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists to pursue graduate or professional studies, conduct research, or teach English abroad for up to one academic year. https://us.fulbrightonline.org/. Application Opens: April 2023.
Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS): Part-time, virtual internships with flexible schedules. Interns can partner with Department of State diplomatic posts overseas and domestic offices, as well as other agencies. All VSFS interns are unpaid and volunteer ten hours a week from September to May. https://vsfs.state.gov. Application Opens: July 2023.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS): Offers opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in U.S.- based degree programs to learn one of 15 languages through immersive study abroad institutes each summer. https://clscholarship.org/. Next Application Deadline: November 2023.
U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program: Paid internships offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters in Washington, D.C. and at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. Interns will receive GS-04 pay level, including transportation/housing expenses. Applicants must have completed at least 60 credit hours at an accredited university at the start of the internship, have at least a 3.2 GPA, and be enrolled in school the semester immediately following the internship. https://careers.state.gov/interns-fellows/student-internship-program/. Vacancies are on a rolling basis.
U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP): Merit and needs-based opportunity available to undergraduate sophomore and junior students with a 3.2 GPA or higher. The program provides two paid internships in consecutive summers. The first will be in Washington, D.C. and the second one will be at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. Interns will receive pay at the GS-04 level and transportation/housing expenses. https://careers.state.gov/interns-fellows/student-internship-program/. Vacancies are on a rolling basis.
Pathways Internship Program: Offers paid employment for students while they attend school. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and enrolled or accepted as a student (full-time or part-time) in a qualifying high school, vocational school, undergraduate or graduate program, with a GPA of at least 2.0. https://bit.ly/3KuRvcb. Vacancies are on a rolling basis.
Colin Powell Leadership Program Internship: The Colin Powell Leadership Program recruits highly motivated individuals from a variety of backgrounds who aspire to and possess the potential to become future Civil Service leaders in the Department. The program provides paid internships to students who are enrolled at accredited institutions of higher education. https://bit.ly/3wFEYgh. Vacancies are on a rolling basis.
Register: Georgia CTSA Southeast Regional Clinical & Translational Science Conference
Dates: February 28, 2024 – March 1, 2024
The King Center, Docent
Docents are responsible for greeting King Center visitors and sharing information about Dr. King, Mrs. King and The King Center. Docents will engage visitors of all ages and backgrounds in inclusive and informative conversations about The King Center’s mission and vision, adding to the overall guest experience.
