Touring colleges on foot
Coming from an undergraduate university located in a smaller city, I was used to living in an area with few nearby schools to compare to my own. In contrast, the Boston area is littered with colleges! In fact, Wikipedia cites that there are 45 higher educational institutions in the metropolitan Boston area. When I moved […]
Crafting is engineering, music is math
I am a serial maker: as a child, I dove deep into a new creative obsession each year. With each medium I explored, my passion for making grew, and projects flooded my house: a giant model of the Parthenon made from recyclables graced our front hallway, a crochet stuffed dragon perched in our kitchen, and […]
University Center for Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM)
In 2015, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation awarded a major grant to create a “University Center of Exemplary Mentoring” (UCEM) at MIT. This Sloan grant enables the center to focus on the recruitment, retention, and academic success of underrepresented minority doctoral students in four departments in the School of Engineering: Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. The […]
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
It’s time to vote for your favorite photo! See the awesome photos submitted for the GSAW contest, and pick the one that speaks to you most. The People’s Choice winner will earn $50 Tech Cash. Vote until noon on Thursday, April 18! Hear all about Graduate Student Appreciation Week and other positive, wellness-related content: follow […]
Ignite community series
The Ignite community series is designed to promote the academic, professional, and personal development of graduate students who self-identify as underrepresented minorities (African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Native Hawaiian) and underserved (low socio-economic background, first-generation college student, and other identities) groups at MIT. The series intends to enhance the co-curricular activities offered by MIT departments, labs, and […]
Programs for current students
As you develop yourself and build community on campus, MIT offers several key programs to support you. The Ignite community series provides seminars specifically designed for graduate students who self-identify as underrepresented minorities or underserved groups. The Office of Graduate Education’s annual Graduate Student Appreciation Week celebrates MIT’s graduate students through community-building, fulfilling events, and […]
Donate to graduate community
The Ike Colbert Fund for Graduate Community underscores the commitment of the Office of Graduate Education to enhancing the quality of graduate student life. This permanent fund is used to support student life and learning initiatives in many ways. The Ike Colbert Fund contributes to the Graduate Student Experience Grants (GSEG, formerly the Graduate Student Life Grants), an […]
All Current Fellow Positions
Graduate Community Fellows are a cadre of graduate students who work under the auspices of the Office of Graduate Education on projects and assignments that enhance the life of graduate students in unique ways. Each Fellow works on specific assignments and reports to a staff person in the OGE or in a partner office. General […]
Graduate Community Fellows
The Graduate Community Fellows program offers a sustained and systematic method of building graduate community at MIT, especially in the directions of interest for the OGE. In addition, the Fellows have the opportunity to interact intimately with administrators, advocate for student interests, and gain valuable leadership experience. — former Fellow Graduate Community Fellows are a […]
Funded in 2002-03
In 2002-2003 the Dean for Graduate Students funded a total of 23 proposals: 9 proposals in Round 1, and 14 proposals in Round 2. Funding per proposal ranged from $500 to $12,000. If you have any questions about the current status of these proposals, please contact gslg [at] mit.edu. Round 1: Proposals for enhancing the graduate experience […]
Funded in 2003-04
In the third round of Graduate Student Life Grants, Dean Ike Colbert funded 23 proposals out of the total 34 submitted to the Graduate Students Office. Totalling $96,300, these grants address building the graduate community at MIT in a variety of ways. Dean Colbert and the selection panel eagerly look forward to working with the […]
Funded in 2004-05
In the fourth round of Graduate Student Life Grants, Dean Ike Colbert funded 18 proposals out of the total 28 submitted to the Graduate Students Office. They have been organized below by theme. The Dean continues to view this process as an effective mechanism for gathering fresh, creative ideas and instrumental in shaping the graduate […]
Funded in 2005-06
In the fifth round of Graduate Student Life Grants, Dean Ike Colbert funded 18 proposals out of the total 28 submitted to the Graduate Students Office. To date, since this program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 150 proposals and funded 82 of those. The Dean continues to view this process […]
Funded in 2005-06
In the fifth round of Graduate Student Life Grants, Dean Ike Colbert funded 18 proposals out of the total 28 submitted to the Graduate Students Office. To date, since this program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 150 proposals and funded 82 of those. The Dean continues to view this process […]
Funded in 2006-07
In the sixth round of Graduate Student Life Grants, Dean Ike Colbert funded 18 proposals out of the total 24 submitted to the Graduate Students Office. To date, since this program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 174 proposals and funded 100 of those. RFP3-26 THE POLICE AT MIT(RENEWAL) Submitted by […]
Funded in 2007-08
In the seventh round of Graduate Student Life Grants, Dean Steve Lerman funded 16 new proposals out of the total 27 submitted to the Graduate Students Office. To date, since this program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 201 proposals and funded 116 of those. RFP6-4 GRADUATE STUDENT/MIT CLUB OF BOSTON […]
Funded in 2008-09
In the eighth round of Graduate Student Life Grants, Dean Steve Lerman funded 15 new proposals out of the total 22 submitted to the Office of Graduate Education. To date, since this program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 223 proposals and funded 131 of those. RFP5-8 GRADUATE COMMUNITY SKI TRIPS(RENEWAL) […]
Funded in 2009-10
In the ninth round of Graduate Student Life Grants, Dean Steve Lerman funded 17 new proposals out of the total 25 submitted to the Office of Graduate Education. To date, since this program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 248 proposals and funded 148 of those. RFP5-22: GRAD NIGHTS AT THE […]
Funded in 2010-11
In the tenth round of Graduate Student Life Grants, Dean Christine Ortiz funded 10 new proposals out of the total 23 submitted to the Office of Graduate Education. To date, since this program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 271 proposals and funded 158 of those. RFP8-6: GREEK COOKING CLASS(RENEWAL) Cooking […]
Funded in 2011-12
In the eleventh round of Graduate Student Life Grants, Dean Christine Ortiz funded 12 new proposals out of the total 19 submitted to the Office of Graduate Education. To date, since this program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 290 proposals and funded 170 of those. RFP9-12: GAME INTERDEPARTMENTAL COFFEE HOUR(RENEWAL) […]
Funded in 2012-13
In the twelfth round of Graduate Student Life Grants, 17 new proposals out of the total 23 submitted were offered funding by the Office of Graduate Education. To date, since this program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 313 proposals and funded 187 of those. For more information, contact gslg@mit.edu. 11.03: ART AND OCEAN […]
Funded in 2013-14
In the 13th round of Graduate Student Life Grants, 18 new proposals out of the total 36 submitted were offered funding by the Office of Graduate Education. To date, since this program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 349 proposals and funded 205 of those. For more information, contact gslg@mit.edu. RFP10.08 […]
Funded in 2014-15
In the 14th round of Graduate Student Life Grants, 20 new proposals out of the total 32 submitted were offered funding by the Office of Graduate Education. Since the program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 381 proposals and funded 225 of those. For more information, contact gslg@mit.edu. RFP13.01 – MICROBIOLOGY […]
Funded in 2015-16
In the 15th round of Graduate Student Life Grants, 29 new proposals out of the total 41 submitted were offered funding by the Office of Graduate Education. Since the program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 422 proposals and funded 254 of those. For more information, contact gslg@mit.edu. RFP14.04 – MIT CONNECT […]
Funded in 2016-17
In the 15th annual round of Graduate Student Life Grants, 17 new proposals and 12 renewal proposals out of the total 40 submitted were offered funding by the Office of Graduate Education. Since the program was introduced in 2002, the Dean’s selection panel has reviewed 462 proposals and funded 283 of those. For more information, […]
Funded in 2017-18
In the 16th annual round of Graduate Student Life Grants, 10 new proposals and 12 renewal proposals out of the total 30 submitted were offered funding by the Office of Graduate Education. Since the program was introduced in 2002, the grant selection panel has reviewed 492 proposals and funded 305 of those. For more information, […]
Funded in 2018-19
In the 17th annual round of Graduate Student Life Grants, 22 new proposals and 2 renewal proposals out of the total 37 submitted were offered funding by the Office of Graduate Education. Since the program was introduced in 2002, the grant selection panel has reviewed 529 proposals and funded 329 of those. For more information, […]
Funded in 2019-2020
In the 18th annual round of Graduate Student Life Grants, 12 new proposals and 6 renewal proposals out of the total 21 submitted were offered funding by the Office of Graduate Education. Since the program was introduced in 2002, the grant selection panel has reviewed 550 proposals and funded 329 of those. For more information, […]
Funded in 2020-2021
This year graduate student life grants underwent a transition to focus more broadly on the graduate student experience incorporating broader categories of events. Also students are now able to four times per year July, October, January, and April (note July grant cycle was not held for 2020). See brief description of the funded grants below. […]
Graduate Student Experience Grants
Anyone interested in improving the graduate student experience can apply! The Graduate Student Experience Grants program is a request-for-proposal process that invites graduate students, spouses, faculty, and staff to submit creative ideas that kick-start community-building projects. The GSEG grant cycle occurs 3 times throughout the year, with the following application windows: Funding may be requested […]
Become a GradDiversity Ambassador
Join the Diversity Ambassador Cohort Are you interested in increasing the diversity of the MIT graduate community, leveraging your voice to amplify the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students at MIT, or contributing to creating equitable and inclusive spaces? Join the Graduate Diversity Ambassador cohort. Alongside the Office of Graduate Education, […]
Celebration of graduate women
Biennially, the Office of Graduate Education honors a cohort of Graduate Women of Excellence at the Celebration of Graduate Women. Honorees are nominated and selected in a process based on their leadership and service contributions at the Institute, their dedication to mentoring, and their drive to make changes to improve the student experience. The Graduate […]
Mentoring guideposts
The engaged involvement of a faculty advisor is critical to the success of every graduate student. At its best, the advisor-advisee relationship can provide a student with tools to hone their research skills, guidance on their academic path, advice on career prospects, and a seasoned perspective on the overall graduate experience. The faculty members honored […]
C2C nomination form
Submissions were due by 11:59pm on Tuesday, July 4.
