The Graduate School sponsors the following opportunities for graduate students to engage in a range of activities and share their knowledge for real-world success. Whether it is presenting research endeavors at professional conferences around the country, developing a poster for Research Day/annual poster showcase, assisting a faculty member with instructional responsibilities, or performing professional tasks in an on-campus department as a graduate assistant, the opportunities provide added career and educational value. We encourage you to explore these opportunities or contact The Graduate School to learn more.
Graduate Research Travel Grant
Application - pdf
Fall Deadline: October 15
Spring Deadline: February 15
Georgia College graduate students are encouraged to apply for Graduate Research Grants to support the registration costs associated with the presentation of their own original scholarship at virtual professional academic conferences.
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Awards
The Graduate School wants to recognize the outstanding contributions graduate assistants provide in supportive roles to students, faculty, staff, and the university as a whole while pursuing graduate studies. Outstanding Graduate Assistant Awards are presented in the spring of each year. Awards are presented at The Graduate School Spring Graduate Student Annual Awards Reception in celebration of Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week.
Award Package – $200 from the Georgia College Foundation and a framed certificate
Online nominations for this event open February 2, 2023
Graduate Research Poster Showcase
The Graduate Research Poster Showcase is an opportunity for graduate students to showcase their research endeavors to the campus community. The poster exhibit consists of a visual display of creativity and research findings. The special event is held in the spring of every year as part of Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week.
Online registration opens January 2023