Everything You Need to Know About Applying for the NSF GRFP I was awarded the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) fellowship in 2017 when I graduated undergrad, so I am familiar with the application process! Every year, some details of the application change, but generally, the application materials are the same. In this post, I’m sharing everything I learned while applying for the NSF GRFP and some advice for preparing your application materials. What is the…
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Personal Finance Advice and Budgeting Tips for Ph.D. Students
Read moreDisclosure: I am not a financial professional, advisor, or accountant. The personal finance tips in this post are not financial advice, they are for financial education. This post is written from the perspective of someone living in the United States and a United States citizen. So, some elements of this post will be more relevant to US citizens. Living off a Ph.D. student stipend is HARD. Grad students are underpaid and overworked and don’t have the opportunity to negotiate their…
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All-in-One Graduate Student Notion Template for Coursework, Research, and Personal Life
Read moreNotion is one of my favorite tools for keeping myself organized in grad school! I’ve designed an all-in-one grad student notion template to help keep all aspects of graduate school life organized! This Notion template is designed as a “second brain” style Notion template. It is automated and included pre-designed pages and databases, so you don’t have to spend the time designing your own! This Notion template is perfect for graduate students who are looking for a single dashboard to…
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Must have Back to School Supplies for Grad Students
Read moreBack-to-school shopping isn’t just for kids going back to school, it’s for graduate students too! Even though school never really stops for grad students, classes start back up again in the fall, which means making sure you have all of your favorite school supplies and your desk restocked for the semester. Back to School Supplies Ph.D. Edition An external hard drive Lab notebook Grammarly subscription New pens and highlighters Agenda– track more than just your school work with this planner!…
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How to Use Notion as a Research Lab Notebook for Ph.D. Research
Read moreThis Notion template is for students who are looking to use Notion as a lab notebook. Download the research lab notebook Notion template!
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Productive Student Home and Office Desk Setup: Student Desk Must-Haves
Read moreWhether you’re working from home or from school as a student, it’s important to have a desk set up that makes you feel productive and ready to get work done! Here are all of your student desk essentials that you’ll need for a productive workspace! This post may contain affiliate links. By shopping through an affiliate link I earn a commission at no cost to you. The Ultimate Productive Student Desk Setup Essentials The Desk Picking your desk is going…
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Graduate Student Stipend Survey and Spreadsheet
Read moreExplore graduate student stipends from around the globe and add your stipend information!
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Things You Should be Doing Besides Research in Graduate School
Read moreAs a graduate student, you’re told that your biggest role and contribution will be your research activities. While research activities will give you publications and raise your status in the field. There some of other things you should be doing too during your graduate studies. Not only things for your sanity and growth, but also for advancing your career. I feel that as an undergraduate, most of these extracurricular activities were encouraged and expected of me so I could be…
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Recovering from a Toxic Research Advisor: How to Move On
Read moreNo one ever wants or expects to experience as toxic research advisor, but it unfortunately happens. If you’re lucky enough to switch research groups or quickly graduate to get out of the situation, it’s important to know that what you experienced was wrong and traumatic. If you had a toxic research advisor, you could have been exposed to a number of things like unethical practices, abuse, gaslighting, racism, sexism, and more. Disclaimer: I’m not a mental health professional. Please, if…
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Should STEM graduate and undergraduate students join professional societies?
Read moreThe short answer is yes! At the surface, it seems like joining professional societies and attending research conferences is reserved for faculty and published researchers. However, professional societies have a lot to offer to undergraduate students and graduate students! Professional societies offer a number of benefits to student all at a wayyyy cheaper price tag! Here are some reasons STEM students should join professional societies! On-campus chapters Discounts on office supplies, insurance, travel Webinars and continuing education Conferences Networking opportunities…