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You asked for it and we answered! If you want to learn how you can secure fully funded scholarships even with low undergraduate grades then this is for you! If you feel stagnated, because of your low or average undergraduate grades, do not give up, we have good news for you! On the 25th of May 2024, we'll be organizing a FREE webinar titled Secrets of Winning / Obtaining Master's & PhD Scholarships, Even With Low Academic Grades webinar. In this webinar, you'll learn: How to position yourself for a fully funded scholarship even with a 2:2 or HND. How to source for fully funded scholarships  and lots more. You may not have the best grades, but you can still be competitive for scholarship opportunities. Click on https://lnkd.in/dCVepKik to register for free

ICYMI: Last week's U.S. News & World Report rankings had a special recognition for the University of Central Florida: Its one of the nation’s five most innovative public universities. “UCF’s rise in prominence as one of the nation’s most innovative universities is a reflection of the collective boldness, creativity, and excellence of our people,” said UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright. “Together, our students, faculty, staff, and partners are making an incredible impact as we transform lives, solve societal challenges, elevate our community and state, and invent the future.” The ranking puts UCF in a league with some of the nation's best known institutions advancing discovery and technology. It's great to see national recognition for all the hard work, dedication and collaboration that goes into rising to the top of this list. Read about the ranking at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eitsKCnZ. Learn more about the U.S. News & World Report "Most Innovative" rankings at https://lnkd.in/ee_jncEj #ucf #innovation #USNewsrankings #GoKnights

🚀 NEW BRIEFING 🚀 Anthony Finkelstein, former Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security and president of City, University of London and Laura Lungu of University of Cambridge set out a plan to bring S&T talent into government. The new government needs a Civil Service that is better equipped to deliver its missions. A key part of this is talent: we need channels to bring S&T expertise and capacity into different parts of government. We set out a 10 point plan for bringing S&T talent into government, including: 1. Making policymakers good 'customers' through S&T literacy 2. Enhanced engagement with national academies 3. A single cross-government 'fast-response advice' scheme 4. Power-up existing UKRI fellowship schemes 5. Industry & university secondments 6. Expand S&T fast stream beyond STEM degrees 7. Establish 'innovation placements' from start-ups 8. Develop 'shadow' Science Advisory Committees 9. Review grading structures for S&T roles 10. Commission review of UK science capacity in strategic/security areas Read the full briefing here: https://lnkd.in/eArTPHQP

🎓 Exciting Opportunity for 2025! 🎓 The University of Florida is thrilled to announce the availability of our prestigious Graduate Scholarship for the 2025 academic year. This scholarship is designed to support outstanding students who are eager to advance their education and research in a vibrant and innovative environment. Why apply for the University of Florida Graduate Scholarship? • Cutting-Edge Research: Engage in groundbreaking research in fields such as artificial intelligence, biomedical sciences, and environmental sustainability. • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access top-tier resources and facilities to support your academic and research endeavors. • Global Collaboration: Benefit from partnerships with leading institutions worldwide, promoting cross-cultural learning and global research initiatives. • Student Success: Receive comprehensive support, including career services and mental health resources, to ensure your academic and personal growth. • Community Engagement: Participate in impactful service projects and outreach programs, making a positive difference locally and globally. 🔔 Important Deadline: Applications for the Graduate Scholarship for the 2025 academic year are due by December 1, 2024. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join our dynamic community and further your academic career. For more information on the Graduate Scholarship and application details, visit the University of Florida website: [https://lnkd.in/dVmhMfku] #UniversityOfFlorida #GraduateScholarship #HigherEducation #Research #Innovation #StudentSuccess #GlobalCollaboration #CommunityEngagement #NextGen4All

Guidance for a New Era: Updated + Fully Virtual  The Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research (COEUR) summarizes best practices that support and sustain highly effective undergraduate research environments. In the twelve years since the original COEUR was published, it has been an extraordinary road map that has helped many establish undergraduate research offices, design new programs, communicate aspirations to and request commitment from leadership, and recognize the support needed to ensure that undergraduate students engage in one of the most impactful educational practices at their colleges and universities.  Download the updated version, COEUR 2.0, that not only captures the current framework for building successful and accessible undergraduate research programs, but also provides a sustainable foundation that will yield increasing engagement from diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators that extends beyond this critical high-impact practice. While not all institutions and programs can aspire to fulfill all the characteristics, we invite you to examine them and read the personal stories of individuals, institutions, and students as a testament to what is possible when we aim for excellence. Get the framework that can start your journey to understanding how to provide a sustainable foundation for your undergraduate research program. Download COEUR 2.0 for free at

Guidance for a New Era: Updated + Fully Virtual  The Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research (COEUR) summarizes best practices that support and sustain highly effective undergraduate research environments. In the twelve years since the original COEUR was published, it has been an extraordinary road map that has helped many establish undergraduate research offices, design new programs, communicate aspirations to and request commitment from leadership, and recognize the support needed to ensure that undergraduate students engage in one of the most impactful educational practices at their colleges and universities.  Download the updated version, COEUR 2.0, that not only captures the current framework for building successful and accessible undergraduate research programs, but also provides a sustainable foundation that will yield increasing engagement from diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators that extends beyond this critical high-impact practice. While not all institutions and programs can aspire to fulfill all the characteristics, we invite you to examine them and read the personal stories of individuals, institutions, and students as a testament to what is possible when we aim for excellence. Get the framework that can start your journey to understanding how to provide a sustainable foundation for your undergraduate research program. Download COEUR 2.0 for free at

📢 The countdown for the 28th annual Student Research Week 2024 has begun! As the nation’s largest, single university, student-run research symposium in the United States, SRW is a premier event showcasing exceptional undergraduate and graduate research across all disciplines in the form of oral and poster presentation during our annual week-long competition. The competition will take place in the Memorial Student Center (MSC) at Texas A&M University in College Station, March 18 through March 22, 2024. Reasons to participate in SRW include: 💰$18,000 in award money for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners across 80+ subject and specialty awards 📜Bolster your CV/resume, and network with fellow researchers 👨🏫 New Specialized tracks that provide professional development sessions that are catered to certain careers and focus areas. ✅ Free and open to the public! SRW is open to everyone to see the amazing research being done on campus! Please feel free to attend the poster and oral sessions lined up for the week. For more information, visit https://srw.tamu.edu/ To register now, visit https://lnkd.in/g7iMaCDz **Registration Deadline is March 1st, 2024**. You can register for one or more roles at SRW: ➡ Competitors As an undergraduate, graduate (Master’s and PhD), postdoctoral, or professional student, you can compete through an oral or poster presentation by submitting an abstract for one or the other. You can register as an individual researcher or in research groups! ➡ Judges Current faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows/associates, graduate students, former students, and professional students are encouraged to register to critically judge the scholarly works presented at SRW. We need judges to help identify outstanding research in all disciplines! ➡ Volunteers Students can volunteer at SRW as an individual, group, or organization. The student organizations accumulating the highest volunteer service hours will have the opportunity to receive cash prizes. #TAMU #StudentResearchWeek #research #GigEm #Aggies #posterpresentation #StudentLife

Education, employability, faculty and research: those are the considerations that got us this ranking! So proud of our faculty and the excellent education they provide our students.

Guidance for a New Era: Updated + Fully Virtual  The Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research (COEUR) summarizes best practices that support and sustain highly effective undergraduate research environments. In the twelve years since the original COEUR was published, it has been an extraordinary road map that has helped many establish undergraduate research offices, design new programs, communicate aspirations to and request commitment from leadership, and recognize the support needed to ensure that undergraduate students engage in one of the most impactful educational practices at their colleges and universities.  Download the updated version, COEUR 2.0, that not only captures the current framework for building successful and accessible undergraduate research programs, but also provides a sustainable foundation that will yield increasing engagement from diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators that extends beyond this critical high-impact practice. While not all institutions and programs can aspire to fulfill all the characteristics, we invite you to examine them and read the personal stories of individuals, institutions, and students as a testament to what is possible when we aim for excellence. Get the framework that can start your journey to understanding how to provide a sustainable foundation for your undergraduate research program. Download COEUR 2.0 for free at

🚀 Transform Your Research Journey at UTSA! 🚀 As the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) continues to pursue excellence in graduate research and uphold its Carnegie R-1 designation, we are thrilled to introduce the Graduate School Fellowship Incentive Program. This initiative underscores UTSA's commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and recognition in research among our graduate students and their mentors. 🏆 Incentives Offered: A $1,000 incentive for students and their mentors upon preparing and submitting competitive applications to national fellowship programs. Eligible programs include, but are not limited to, the NSF GRFP, Ford Foundation’s Predoctoral Program, and NIH F31 Fellowship. This opportunity aims to reward the hard work and dedication of our students and their mentors in pursuing external federal fellowships, providing them with monetary support to further their research and academic endeavors. 📋 Eligibility & Submission: Graduate students must meet all eligibility requirements as detailed in the respective fellowship announcements. Submitted proposals must be forwarded to and approved by the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies within one week of submission. 🌟 Why Participate? This program not only offers financial incentives but also aligns with UTSA's strategic goal to enhance graduate education through competitive research opportunities. It's a testament to our belief in the transformative power of research and the significant impact our students and mentors can make through their scholarly contributions. For more details on the program, eligibility criteria, and the submission process, email Rebecca.Weston@utsa.edu or visit https://lnkd.in/gcb6-bKt