Mentorship program for undergraduates & post-baccalaureates applying to Psychology PhD programs in the US | graduate-student-led | sponsored by @UMNews#nextgen
Hello #AcademicTwitter! Reintroducing ourselves - #NPSP is a psychology mentorship program, open to all and centering the experiences of underrepresented students (eg BIPOC, low-income, first-gen, disabled, LGBTQIA+). Follow for updates on workshops, panels, and other resources!
#NPSP is accepting applications til May 31 for mentees (undergrads/postbacs) & mentors (grad students/postdocs)! We support people applying to Psychology PhD programs in the US, including students from underrepresented groups. Please share widely! z.umn.edu/NPSP26-27
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Did your grad school applications not work out this year? An unsuccessful cycle can be discouraging. Come to the Regrouping & Reapplying webinar hosted by the AACN Relevance 2050 Student Pathways Subcommittee to make a plan for next steps and get advice from an expert panel!
🎓 Q&A: Re-Applying to PhD Programs in the Sciences
We'll cover the current grad school landscape, strategies to strengthen your application, and tips to set yourself up for success in the next round because a rejection doesn't define your potential.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, April 21st at 4pm ET
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🎓 How to Navigate Your First Year of Graduate School
Join a virtual panel of first-year doctoral students as they share their personal experiences, challenges, and strategies for navigating the transition into graduate school.
🗓️ When: Friday, April 24th at 11am ET
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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!🌈💙
It is more important than ever to read books written by and about Indigenous Peoples highlighting their heritage, cultural pride, and strength.
Here are some books to honor and celebrate Native heritage not only this week, but year-round!📚
In celebration of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, Sesame Street’s Word of the Day is “tradition!" Join @BigBird and our friend Zahn McClarnon as we honor Indigenous peoples around the world and the many ways they share their culture and family traditions, today and every day.
Today is #NationalComingOutDay! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
For those of us who identify as LGBTQIA+, coming out is a courageous and big step. But it can be scary - especially if we feel like our safety could be threatened by coming out.
Explore our coming out guides at mhanational.org/lgbtq/coming…
This is a fantastic resource for students applying to clinical/counseling programs this cycle: A list of PIs, organized by areas of research, accepting students!
Please share widely!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets…
Chronic #stress can affect both your physical and mental health.
Evidence-based strategies—such as setting boundaries, seeking support, improving sleep, and prioritizing wellness—can help you manage stress effectively.
Learn more: at.apa.org/1iu
🎉PLANS is celebrating 5 years!🎉
As we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, we are thrilled to share outstanding achievements of our student members. We also want to extend our gratitude to all of our supporters.
Attention all youth interested in STEM: Knowing Neurons is now holding a neuroscience fair competition! 🧠🏅This is an incredible opportunity for creative and passionate students like you!! 😁 If you'd like to register, use the QR code or this link: forms.gle/PKYT7wTeho2cXz798.
Applying to the NSF-GRFP (or another fellowship) on a tight deadline?
We built a 7-week guide + timeline to get you from draft to submission. It’s not too late — you’ve got this! ✨
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REMINDER: IN 2 WEEKS!
Panel session on applying to grad school fellowships (emphasis on the NSF-GRFP + PD Soros)! 🎓✨
Hear from recipients on:
🔹 Lessons learned
🔹 Writing tips
🔹 Sharing your unique story
📅 September 22nd at 3pm ET
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NEXT WEEK!
🎓 Planning to apply to STEM grad programs?
Join us for our webinar: “Applying to Grad Programs in STEM” on Thursday, 8/28 at 5.30pm ET.
Gain key insights on:
✅ Grad school application timeline
✅ How to choose the right program
🔗 Register: eventbrite.com/e/gsmi-2025-a…
ALT Flyer for the Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative webinar series on "Applying to Graduate Programs in STEM". This webinar will go over demystifying the application process on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 at 5.30pm ET.
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Mentee apps are NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 graduate school application cycle!
⏰ Mentee applications close on August 25th, 2025 ⏰
✨ APPLY HERE: dashboard.project-short.com ✨
Questions? Email us: contact@project-short.com
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Graduate school applications are expensive!! 💸
We are proud that we were able to save $53,205 in graduate school costs this year for our 100 GSMI scholars through Cientifico Latino, Inc. scholarships and fee waivers.
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*Across all scholars, 421 fee waivers were used (estimating average cost, $75 per application) and a scholarship fund of $21,630.
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🚨 Are you ready?! The #BlackInNeuro Conference is almost here! 🎤 Featuring keynote @timnitGebru + amazing speakers across neuro, tech & equity.
🎥 FREE registration + 8 livestreamed events!
📍 First in-person BIN conference!
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