Graduate & Postdoctoral Scholar Resource Center

Dedicated to supporting the academic and professional success of all UC Irvine graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, the Graduate & Postdoctoral Scholar Resource Center (GPSRC) offers workshops and programs designed to support professional development, communication, preparation of grant and fellowship applications, wellness and work-life balance, mentoring, and more. Programs are open to all domestic and international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at no cost.

GPSRC events are open to current UC Irvine graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Guests (such as undergraduate students or alumni) may attend only if they have received prior approval from the event host and are registered in advance.

Writing Support

The Graduate Writing Hub (opens in a new tab), part of the Center for Excellence in Writing & Communication (the Writing Center) provides graduate student and postdoctoral writing support.

Graduate students can book 25- or 50-minute appointments with the Graduate Writing Consultants (GWC) (opens in a new tab). GWCs are experienced graduate students who are able to help you work on a variety of writing concerns and genres, including articles for publication, grant and fellowship application materials, job market materials, and dissertation/theses. Consultations are available both in-person and virtually.

Appointments can be made through ZotPASS (opens in a new tab), and more information about consultations can be found here (opens in a new tab).

The Grad Writing Hub also has additional Programs (opens in a new tab) to support graduate and postdoctoral writers, including Bootcamps (opens in a new tab) and Workshops (opens in a new tab).

Career Advising

Graduate Students: Appointments are available from the Division of Career Pathways by visiting uci.joinhandshake.com (opens in a new tab) and selecting the appropriate appointment type for your needs.

Postdocs: Appointments with Dr. Kayleigh Anderson-Natale, Director of Postdoc and Professional Development can be made below. Graduate students may also make an appointment with Dr. Anderson-Natale if they are unable to make an appointment with the Division of Career Pathways.

Book with Dr. Anderson Natale here: 

Undergraduate Graduate Preparation Advising

Graduate Division staff hold weekly 20 minute appointments to address undergraduate questions about graduate school. This support includes exploring graduate school options, navigating the application process, understanding funding options, and building research experience. During Winter quarter this service is available by appointment. Schedule your appointment here (opens in a new tab).

Other Services

  • Support during the transitions of new graduate students and postdocs to the UC Irvine campus
  • Host academic courses and certificate programs for professional and personal development
  • Individual consultation (opens in a new tab) for career planning, funding opportunities, public speaking coaching and graduate preparation
  • Resource library (opens in a new tab) to support the academic and professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, the GPSRC manages a resource library filled with books on topics including:
    • Scientific writing and communication
    • How to conduct research
    • Writing for non-native English speakers
    • Career options outside of academia
  • Reservable space for studying, meetings and events, email gpsrc@uci.edu.
  • Building connections to campus resources and with other graduate students

Stop by to explore the many resources we have to offer or contact us by phone +1 (949) 824-3849 or email GPSRC@uci.edu.

Workshops

The GPSRC works with faculty and campus resource centers to offer in-depth workshops on topics including professional development, writing skills, work-life balance, and funding opportunities including:

  • $mart $tart – Salary Negotiation Skills
  • How to Work with Others without Losing Friends
  • Imagine Yourself Outside of Academia
  • Communicating with Confidence

 

Upcoming workshops can be found on the Graduate Division calendar (opens in a new tab).

Register for workshops on CampusGroups (opens in a new tab). Log-in with your UCI credentials.