The Graduate College at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is dedicated to a simple idea: bringing together superb students with outstanding research faculty in a diverse and stimulating urban environment. Our graduate programs prepare scholars to take on the challenges of the future. UIC graduates are innovative thought leaders in a wide variety of careers spanning academia, private industry, non-profit organizations, and government.

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Sep 17 2024
Teatime Tuesday (International Teaching Assistant Program)
Tuesday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1180 SSB
Nov 20 2024
International Education Week: Federal Funding for Domestic Students
Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Nov 20 2024
AbbVie Information Session: Demystifying Careers in the Biopharmaceutical Industry
Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
650 University Hall
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A scientific picture is worth 1 kiloword
Monday, November 11, 2024
“Years ago, I was offered what I thought was an amazing opportunity. A scientific journal was about to publish my paper (well, a paper on which I was, like, 17th author), and the…
"I wish more fellowships were available for international Ph.D. students"
Monday, November 4, 2024
“One after another, fellow graduate students ended their talks by acknowledging support from prestigious fellowships. When it was my turn, I had no fancy awards to mention—just a nod of thanks to my…
How to Get an Academic Job
Monday, November 4, 2024
“The end of the graduate-school gauntlet is in sight. You’ve completed your coursework, passed your comprehensive exams, gotten your dissertation proposal approved, and already written several chapters. But now comes one more hurdle,…
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