Starting Your Graduate Career

This page includes some resources that will help you as you begin your graduate career at Vanderbilt University. Peabody – Ph.D. Graduate Video Profile: Maddy Mavrogordato gives advice to those considering pursuing a Ph.D. at Vanderbilt. (Be sure to click on her additional videos on Life in Nashville, Peabody Support, Research and more.) Vanderbilt –…

Posted by bekelebs on February 12, 2013 in , campus map, Graduate School, handbook/course catalog, housing, incoming students, Nashville, Peabody Office of Professional and Graduate Education, student organizations, survival tips

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Parenting

Parenting Graduate School – Graduate school policy on parental leave Women’s Center – FAQ for Students with Children Women’s Center –Life with Children includes on-campus and local parenting resources Women’s Center – Breastfeeding Welcomed Here has map of breastfeeding friendly locations around campus Women’s Center – Vandy Moms group The Vandy Moms group meets once…

Posted by bekelebs on October 9, 2012 in , family, government, Graduate School, health, parenting

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Dissertation writing support

Dissertation writing support Writing Studio – Scheduled consultation The main service provided at the Writing Studio is the personal writing consultation, a fifty-minute interactive session in which you discuss your ideas and your writing with a trained writing consultant. Appointments can be scheduled online or by sending an email to writing.studio@vanderbilt.edu. Writing Studio – Dissertation writers’ retreat…

Posted by bekelebs on October 9, 2012 in , dissertation, Graduate School, writing, Writing Studio

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Apply for dissertation support

Apply for dissertation support Graduate School – Dissertation enhancement grant To apply for this grant you must be working on your dissertation full-time. These grants are intended to enhance already outstanding dissertation projects by permitting the addition of a new dimension, additional breadth, or other worthwhile extensions. Peabody Office of Professional & Graduate Education (POPGE) –…

Posted by bekelebs on October 9, 2012 in , dissertation, funding, Graduate School, grants, Peabody Office of Professional and Graduate Education, Writing Studio

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Dissertation prep

Dissertation prep (big picture / game plan) GradResources.org – Articles and resources on thesis/dissertation From an external blog focused on serving the needs of graduateand professional students Library – Book Resource on dissertation writing that is available through VU library Book review of Helping Doctoral Students Write-Pedagogies for Supervision Writing Studio – Handouts Includes getting started…

Posted by bekelebs on October 9, 2012 in , dissertation, Graduate School, writing, Writing Studio

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Prepare for MAP / Qualifying for candidacy

Prepare for MAP (major area paper)/ Qualifying for candidacy The Graduate School expects you to qualify for candidacy by the end of your fourth year. What are your departmental expectations? – Meet with your advisor – Look at your program handbook – Do you need to look at academic writing supports? – Link to every…

Posted by bekelebs on October 9, 2012 in , Graduate School

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Finding and understanding your program handbook

Finding and understanding your program handbook by school/department University-wide Student Handbook applies to all schools and departments.  Additionally, the Graduate School Catalog provides all of the relevant information specific to Graduate School students.  Some departments might have program level handbooks that are published (listed below) or unpublished (contact your program coordinator).  Below are some programs…

Posted by bekelebs on October 9, 2012 in , Graduate School, handbook/course catalog

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Using and building your professional network

Using and building your professional network Graduate School Career Development – Networking and Resources Networking is the “literature review” of your career search; instead of collecting references to journal articles, you’ll collect contacts, career stories, and advice. It forms the necessary foundation you must lay before you can build a meaningful career. The Graduate School –…

Posted by bekelebs on October 9, 2012 in , academic job, BRET, Center for Teaching, Graduate School, Graduate School Career Development, LinkedIN, networking, social media

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Presenting and public speaking

Presenting & Public Speaking (starting Year 2) Biomedical Research Education & Training (BRET) – Poster printing services Available for PhD students who work for a faculty member affiliated with the School of Medicine, including a secondary appointment at VUSM. Peabody – For Peabody Students Only: Peabody Travel Awards English Language Center – English for Academic and…

Posted by bekelebs on October 9, 2012 in , 3MT, BRET, English Language Center, funding, Graduate School, Graduate Student Council, grants, international students, presenting, speaking, travel

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Exploring professional conferences

Exploring professional conferences Graduate School – Travel Grant Scholarships are available to encourage students to present at national and international conferences. Peabody – For Peabody Students Only: Student travel memo Peabody – For Peabody Students Only: Peabody Student International Travel Policy DGS – Talk to your DGS about professional development funds and holding an activity within your…

Posted by bekelebs on October 9, 2012 in , conferences, funding, Graduate School, grants, travel

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