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General Announcements
JSPS Fellowships
JSPS Invitation Fellowships are designed to enable scientists outside Japan to collaborate with their colleagues working for Japanese universities or research institutions for the purpose of conducting cooperative research and other academic activities.
JSPS Invitation Fellowship PDF
The purpose of this Fellowship is to provide opportunities for young pre- and post- doctoral researchers from the US, Canada and Europe to conduct, under the guidance of their hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions.
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Short Term) PDF
This program is designed to offer an opportunity for highly qualified young researchers
to conduct collaborative research activities under the guidance of scientists working
for Japanese universities and research institutions to advance their own research while
contributing to the advancement of research in Japan and the counterpart countries.
Under this program, applications are submitted by prospective host researcher in
Japan. An alternative application is also made for a limited number of foreign
researchers to apply through JSPS's overseas nominating authorities.
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Standard) PDF
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS):
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/index.html
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) San Fransico Office:
http://www.jspsusa-sf.org/
Undergraduate Announcements
Events
Gearing Up for Grad School
A seminar series for undergraduates from Freshmen to Seniors who want to explore the road to graduate study.
Winter Quarter 2008
Tuesdays, 12:10-1:00
1065 Kemper Hall
Fellowship
Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Education Program
This Department of Defense Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students studying in the Science, Mathematics and Engineering fields and provides an annual salary, full tuition, and other normal educational expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and at least 18 years of age. There is an employment obligation to Department of Defense with this education program. For additional information, please go to http://www.asee.org/smart.
Prized Writing Competition
http://prizedwriting.ucdavis.edu
See Employment Announcements for internship and paid positions.
Graduate Announcements
2009-10 FULBRIGHT U.S. Student Grant Program
UC Davis Informational Meeting
Institute of International Education (IIE), U.S. Department of State
Web site: fulbrightonline.org/home.html
The 09-10 Fulbright Grant application season is now open. The program offers up to one year of international funding for recent undergraduates and graduate students to explore research interests, graduate or independent study projects, and/or teaching opportunities in participating countries.
UC Davis Informational Meeting: May 28th, MUII, 3-5pm
Overview of the Program, application, and tips and advise with the Campus Fulbright Program Advisor and Fulbright Committee Chair, Associate Dean Caswell-Chen. Guest speakers – former UCD Fulbright Students. Attendance highly recommended as individual sessions are not available.
Campus Deadline: September 12, 2008
Campus interviews for all applicants to be held Sept. 22 - 25, 2008 (applicants must be available for on-campus interview during this week)
Posted May 7, 2008
Biomedical Engineering:
A Graduate Student Training Grant in Molecular Imaging at UC Davis
Contact Us & Apply On-Line
email: cdwinter@ucdavis.edu
phone: 530.752.2611
web: http://www.bme.ucdavis.edu
Funded by the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grants
The University of California does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures or practices. The university is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Download the T-32 Training Grant Flyer PDF.
Fellowships
The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program 2006-2007 Competition is open for applications. This fellowship program provides students with three years of financial support including a $30,000 annual stipend and $10,500 cost-of-education allowance. U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents at or near the beginning of research-based graduate studies in the Chemistry, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences fields are eligible to apply. For additional information and deadlines, please go to https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/.
The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program (NDSEG)
Sponsored by the Department of Defense, this fellowship program is intended for U.S. citizens at or near the beginning of their graduate studies in science and/or engineering programs. The fellowships are for three year tenures and provide an annual stipend of over $30,000. Full tuition and fees and a health insurance allowance are included as part of the program. For additional information, please go to http://www.asee.org/ndseg.
Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Education Program
This Department of Defense Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students studying in the Science, Mathematics and Engineering fields and provides an annual salary, full tuition, and other normal educational expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and at least 18 years of age. There is an employment obligation to Department of Defense with this education program. For additional information, please go to http://www.asee.org/smart.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
This program is open to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well as insurance, relocation, and travel allowances. This program offers one to three year postdoctoral fellowships designed to increase the involvement of scientists and engineers in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Navy. For additional information, please go to http://www.asee.org/nrl/.
The Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP) is open for applications from October 2006 - February 2007. This ten week summer research program enables students to perform research at a participating Navy Laboratory. Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students are eligible to apply. Some labs require U.S. citizenship while others accept permanent residents. The program provides a stipend of $5,500 for undergraduate students and $6,500 for graduate students. For additional information, please go to http://www.asee.org/nreip.
For Graduate Students: How to Write an Academic Grant Proposal
The Office of Graduate Studies has made available a video of a Grant Writing Workshop given here at UC Davis by Dr. Sabrina Soracco, Grant Proposal Advising, Outreach Program Graduate Division, University of California, Berkeley. The video is available for check out. If you or your group is interested, please contact Tabitha Mikula, 754-9473. There are four copies of the video available and they will be loaned for 2-3 day periods on a first come, first served basis. A waiting list will be kept and interested parties will be notified as their name comes up.
"How to Write an Academic Grant Proposal", presented by S. Soracco (video)
Introductory two-hour workshop covers the basic principles of writing an academic grant (fellowship) proposal.
National Science Foundation IGERT Fellowships
PhD Fellowship Opportunities. $30,000 NSF stipend plus tuition and fees. Over 125 programs nationwide.
IGERT PhD programs transcend traditional boundaries. They provide scientists and engineers with the interdisciplinary background and the technical, professional and personal skills needed to address the global questions of the future. Through innovative curricula and internships, and by focusing on problem-centered training these programs give their graduates the edge needed to become leaders in their chosen fields. To learn more about IGERT programs and how to apply, visit www.igert.org. Supported by the National Science Foundation.
For more information, contact: IGERT or toll free 866-593-9103
The mission of the IGERT National Recruitment Program (INRP) is to help students find the IGERT program that is right for them, and help IGERT faculty find the students that are right for their programs. As part of this mission, we seek to recruit underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, increasing the participation of these groups in doctorate programs in the engineering, science and mathematics fields.
International Research Fellowship Program
Deadline - 2nd Tuesday of each September
The Office of International Science and Engineering of the National Science Foundation administers a program to introduce scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to research opportunities abroad. The program provides support to carry out research at science and engineering establishments in foreign countries for periods of nine to twenty-four months. Applications from women and minorities, and for work in developing countries, are especially encouraged.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants, in addition to being citizens or permanent residents of the United States, must have earned a doctoral degree within three years of the date of application or expect to receive their degree by the award date.
ACCEPTED FIELDS: Any field of science and engineering supported by the National Science Foundation.
APPROPRIATE HOST INSTITUTIONS: Institutions of higher education, science and engineering centers and non-profit industrial and government research institutes.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Awards will consist of round trip economy airfare, in-country travel, a modest living allowance, a return professional visit, health insurance, and dependent allowance for visits of six months or more. Support for materials, equipment, field expenses, and language training is also available.
CONTACT: Susan Parris
WEB: Program announcement web site
Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship Program
Original scanned document (not web accessible due to being an image file) in pdf format which requires Adobe Reader.
Contact Information:
1012 14th Street NW
Suite 1015
Washington, DC 20005
Email: Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship Program
Phone: 202-783-1907
Fax: 202-783-1908
http://www.humboldt-fundation.de
Opportunities in Biotechnology
Please see the DEB Program Overview PDF (requires Adobe Acrobat) to learn about the University's NIH Training Grant providing Graduate Engineering students opportunities to explore engineering applications in Biotechnology.
Business Development Certificate
Overview
The Graduate School of Management (GSM) in collaboration with the Office of Research - Technology and Industry Alliances (OR-TIA) is offering a one-year program in Business Development for graduate students in science and engineering. This program provides an introduction and hands-on experience in developing new business ventures designed to commercialize research. Students would take courses in technology management, innovation, and entrepreneurship and participate in practicums working in interdisciplinary teams alongside GSM students and under the guidance of GSM faculty, Staff from OR-TIA, and investors and entrepreneurs (see the attached course list).
The Business Development program would provide the range of skills necessary to commercialize research, whether in new venture start-ups or in corporate research and development settings (see the following list of skills and outputs). These skills are intended to prepare graduating scientists and engineers for careers in entrepreneurial firms as well as industrial research and development.
If you are interested, or know of interested students, please contact:
Mona L. Ellerbrock
Director of Industry Research Alliance
Office of Research - Technology and Industry Alliances
University of California, Davis
Tel: 530-297-4495
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of the program, students will have acquired the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Evaluating technology/market opportunities
- Product, process, and new venture design principles and practices
- IP patenting and licensing options and strategies
- Business plan writing and communication
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Assembling management teams
- Financial modeling and Investment options and strategies
- Technical and market prototyping and testing strategies
- Innovation strategies and work practices
- Dynamics of innovation adoption, diffusion, and evolution
- Ethics, safety, and risk in socio-technical systems
Enrollment and Tuition
This certificate would be available to matriculating students from across the University on a limited basis, with priority given to Masters and Doctoral students in the life sciences and engineering. A limited number of fellowships will be awarded to participating students, covering tuition costs.
Course Requirements
The coursework involves classroom lectures, case studies, and projects taken concurrently with a practicum in new business development over one year.
Lecture courses:
MGT 251 Management of Innovation (Fall Quarter) Describes the processes of creativity and innovation and provides students with the means to craft interdependent innovation strategies, work practices, and cultures for managing innovation in organizations.
MGT 244 New and Small Business Ventures (Winter Quarter) Emphasizes starting a new business venture or managing a small business during its formative stages. Topics include entrepreneurship, legal issues, financing the business, marketing research and the management team. Small teams of students develop a detailed business plan for a potential new venture.
MGT 250 Technology Management (Spring Quarter) Focuses on issues surrounding the development and introduction of new technologies in organizations and in the market. Topics include the design of new ventures, the adoption and diffusion of new technologies, the social implications of technology, and issues of power, politics, and influence in technological change.
New lecture and practicum courses
MGT 298 (Fall Quarter) Provides the necessary analytic and design tools to evaluate and refine potential business models based on emerging technologies. Students learn to work closely in small, interdisciplinary teams to synthesize technical, strategic, and marketing needs and resources into designs for new ventures. Topics include market research, financial modeling, prototyping, and resource acquisition. Instruction and experimentation are integrated and overseen by both faculty and practicing professionals (investors, entrepreneurs, and executives).
MGT 298 (Winter Quarter) Uses the analytical and design skills developed in fall quarter to develop business models for a wide range of emerging technology and market opportunities. The small, interdisciplinary team structures are carried forward to evaluate, refine, and recommend development strategies, progressing from rapid opportunity valuation to more sophisticated business modeling. The course culminates with a preliminary proposal for a single venture, to be pursued in the Spring quarter. Instruction and experimentation are integrated and overseen by both faculty and practicing professionals (investors, entrepreneurs, and executives).
MGT 298 (Spring Quarter) Focuses the teams on the in-depth development of a business model and plan based on the technology and market opportunity first identified and refined in Winter quarter (for sponsored teams, this project may focus on technology and market opportunity jointly defined with sponsors). The final project is a business plan and peripheral materials for a new venture. Instruction and experimentation are integrated and overseen by both faculty and practicing professionals (investors, entrepreneurs, and executives).
See Jobs for paid and internship positions
Faculty Announcements
Upcoming TRC Instructional Studios
Register online at http://trc.ucdavis.edu/trc/calendar
For more information, contact Tor Cross 752-6050
National Science Foundation IGERT Fellowships
PhD Fellowship Opportunities. $30,000 NSF stipend plus tuition and fees. Over 125 programs nationwide.
IGERT PhD programs transcend traditional boundaries. They provide scientists and engineers with the interdisciplinary background and the technical, professional and personal skills needed to address the global questions of the future. Through innovative curricula and internships, and by focusing on problem-centered training these programs give their graduates the edge needed to become leaders in their chosen fields. To learn more about IGERT programs and how to apply, visit www.igert.org. Supported by the National Science Foundation.
For more information, contact: IGERT or toll free 866-593-9103
The mission of the IGERT National Recruitment Program (INRP) is to help students find the IGERT program that is right for them, and help IGERT faculty find the students that are right for their programs. As part of this mission, we seek to recruit underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, increasing the participation of these groups in doctorate programs in the engineering, science and mathematics fields.
Staff Announcements
Announcement!
If you currently use the College of Engineering's Faculty Listproc email address to send announcements, there has been a recent change.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, in an effort to curb spam, have decided to close their faculty list. Any email that should be sent to the faculty in Mechanical Engineering should be directed to Felicia Smith or Jean-Jacques Chattot for distribution.
Please contact Jackie Simmons with any problems or concerns.