Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

From the Chronicle of Higher Education, this article is a useful read for those entering graduate school and a great reminder for those already in the thick of their programs. It covers 10 tips to help graduate students set themselves up for success, some more obvious (time management skills) and some less so (don't waste your time competing).

This comprehensive Writer's Toolkit from the American Association of Medical Colleges is designed to assist in the process of scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The Toolkit explains how to plan a scholarly project and conduct a literature search.

Being a graduate student requires sophisticated and often non-intuitive academic skills. The Center for Teaching and Learning offers several resources geared specifically towards graduate students interested in boosting their academic skills, including individual coaching. Check out this website to learn more about creating structure and balance in your academic and personal life and to maximize your time at Stanford. 

Many of the resources Stanford offers are restricted to the Stanford network. To access electronic resources from Stanford Libraries while off campus or not using the Stanford network, follow this guide.

Easily accessible online, in person, and by phone, Stanford University Libraries' reference librarians can answer your general research questions, direct you to relevant resources, and assist you with library tools. For more advanced research questions and discipline-specific guidance, contact a subject librarian specializing in your field. 

Does your research involve gender? Become a graduate affiliate with the Clayman Institute for Gender Research. Clayman affiliated graduate students have access to various fellowship and award opportunities through the institute. Additionally, affiliates receive GenderNews, the bi-monthly email publication of the Clayman Institute. Joining is easy--learn more at the Clayman Institute website.