Announcements and Events: Current Graduate Students and Postdocs

Upcoming Announcements and Events: Current Graduate Students and Postdocs

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Are you a prospective graduate student? Check out our upcoming prospective graduate student events here.

July 16, 2025

BIG10+ Postdoc Research Development Series: Getting Personal in Your Grant and Fellowship Applications

Most researchers find it easier to talk about their research than themselves but grant and fellowship application often require a strong personal statement. During this session, we will examine examples of the genre and share strategies for crafting an effective personal statement that supports your research proposal. Whether you are applying for a standard research grant, a fellowship, or other postdoc opportunities, the best practices we cover will help you stand out. Registration for this event is required. 
July 17, 2025

RCR: Discipline-Specific Training

Dr. James Mohler, Purdue University Research Integrity Officer, will host an RCR workshop designed to help all grad students, faculty, staff, and postdocs meet the 2-hour, discipline-specific RCR training required under University policy S-20.
July 21, 2025

NSF GRFP Help Session 2

This NSF GRFP session is exclusively for undergraduate and graduate students who have questions about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. No content will be presented, but students are welcome to come ask questions, receive feedback, and or use the space to work on their application. Bring your drafts or questions for personalized feedback from
our writing coaches, who are all current NSF GRFP Fellows!
Attend as many as you like; more dates to be added in Aug.
July 22, 2025

NSF GRFP Workshop Series: Part 3 - Research Statement

This workshop is Part 3 of the series and provides guidance on how to craft a clear and compelling research statement. We will discuss how to define a focused research plan, address NSF’s Broader Impacts and Intellectual Merit criteria, and connect the research statement to themes introduced in your personal statement. We’ll also review organization strategies, formatting, appropriate use of references, and supporting details to include. Interactive help sessions will be offered in July and August to support students as they work on their application documents. Please note: the NSF GRFP is open only to US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents.
July 28, 2025

Trail Blazers in Engineering

Application Deadline: May 14, 2025
Program Date: July 28-31, 2025

Purdue Engineering is aiming for maximum impact outcomes in our mission areas by 2030, one of them being the development of the largest, best-prepared, and most diverse engineering talent pool in the nation. Casting our view even beyond our campus, Trailblazers in Engineering (TBE) is an initiative intended to increase the number and success of engineering faculty in the US, who, in turn, will blaze new trails with new discoveries, innovations, and social impact and serve as role models for the next generation of engineers. Late-stage PhDs and post-docs would benefit the most from this workshop.
July 30, 2025

NSF GRFP Help Session 3

This NSF GRFP session is exclusively for undergraduate and graduate students who have questions about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. No content will be presented, but students are welcome to come ask questions, receive feedback, and or use the space to work on their application. Bring your drafts or questions for personalized feedback from our writing coaches, who are all current NSF GRFP Fellows! Attend as many as you like; more dates to be added in Aug.
September 8, 2025

NextProf Nexus

Application Deadline: 4/21/2025
Program Dates: September 8-11, 2025

NextProf Nexus – sponsored by program partners, the University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, and Georgia Tech – is part of a nationwide effort to strengthen and grow the next generation of academic leaders in engineering. This preeminent event is designed to give participants the opportunity to explore and prepare for a faculty position in academia.

Join a select cohort of engineering PhD students, recent doctoral graduates and top faculty and deans from around the country. Airfare and lodging costs associated with the program are covered for accepted applicants.
October 5, 2025

NextProf Pathfinder Workshop

Application Deadline: 5/22/2025
Program Dates: October 5-7, 2025
For younger MS and PhD students
October 26, 2025

Ignite

Application Deadline: 8/1/2025
Program Dates: October 26-29, 2025
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