Resources for Graduate Students

Transitional Support

Competitive Edge

The Competitive Edge program is a four-week, interdisciplinary summer bridge program that prepares incoming UC San Diego Ph.D. and MFA students for graduate school by building academic skills, fostering community, and supporting their long-term success and sense of belonging. Click here to learn more.

Community Building

GEM Triton Scholars

The GEM Fellowship program supports outstanding students pursuing STEM master's and doctoral degrees through full funding, paid internships, and industry partnerships, while UC San Diego promotes the fellowship, welcomes GEM Fellows into its graduate programs, and provides a community opportunity. Click here to learn more.

OAR² Tides of Belonging Workshop Series

This series of workshops are designed to equip students with resources to support their personal and academic growth, and to facilitate access to resources that aid students in their research and career exploration. Click here to learn more.

OAR² Research Affinity Group

The OAR² Graduate Research Affinity Group connects graduate student mentors and mentees across disciplines to foster research skills, collaboration, and academic community through regular meetings, mentorship, and professional development workshops. Click here to learn more.

Professional Development

OAR² Graduate Intern Program

We've partenered with key resources on campus to create job opportunities for current master's and doctoral students, in the form of part time internships. Click here to learn more.

Financial

Native American Opportunity Plan (NAOP)

The UCSD Native American Opportunity Plan covers in-state tuition and fees for graduate students enrolled in federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native tribes. Click here to learn more.

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