Career Prep Workshop Grants

The Preparing for an Academic Career workshop is an opportunity designed for graduate students who are interested in pursuing academic careers in the geosciences. Workshop leaders from a variety of institution types and career paths will provide guidance and information that will help participants to be stronger candidates for academic positions and to succeed in academic jobs. The Workshop is held biennially at the Earth Educators' Rendezvous and online in the intervening years.

Thanks to generous donations from NAGT members and donors, a Student Career Preparation Fund was established to support students attending the Preparing for an Academic Career workshop. Recognizing that preparing future educators is a crucial endeavor, this award is intended to help graduate students attend this workshop, with the aim of attaining workshop goals, including learning about:

• academic careers in different educational settings in order to help chart their career path
• the job search process, and how to strengthen their application, interview, CV, and communication skills
• how to craft research and teaching statements
• how to design effective lessons and find educational resources tailored for the geosciences, and
• how to advance their research program.

In addition, the Earth Educators' Rendezvous includes many workshops and events that will be of interest to those preparing for an academic career in the geosciences. Notably, the conference is an opportunity to meet with scientists from around the country, and those interactions can help build a sense of connection to the larger community.

Application Details

Please complete the application form to be considered for a stipend.

Criteria for selection will start with first-time graduate student applicants and those that show a demonstrated need.

The deadline for applications is April 15. Awardees will be notified prior to the early registration deadline for the workshop.

Disbursement

In order to receive the award, recipients are required to register for the workshop (whether it is stand-alone or at the Earth Educators' Rendezvous) and complete the entire workshop. Awards will be disbursed after the workshop ends.

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