External Funding Opportunities
Become a Mizzou Graduate Student of Distinction by securing external funding! You will find below a list of external funding opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars due in the
Learn MoreApplying for External Fellowships & Awards
Steps to apply for External Fellowships and Awards Watch Keep an eye on regular Postdoc Opportunities emails, the Graduate School’s website, the office of Research, Innovation & Impact, and the
Learn MorePostdoctoral Scholar Benefits & Funding
Postdoctoral Scholar Benefits & Funding Postdoctoral scholars who are paid salaries from Mizzou funds, including grants and contracts, and are classified as university employees and receive the same health, leave,
Read MoreTechnology and Your Thesis or Dissertation Supplemental Materials Submission
Portable Document Format (pdf) All thesis and dissertation materials must be submitted in pdf format. pdf files can be created with a variety of programs, including word processors (e.g. Microsoft
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Considering a career path outside of higher education? There is a growing interest in alternative careers for academics (“Alt-Ac”) outside of higher education. Professional associations like the American Historical Association, the
Learn MoreCampus Diversity Resources and Training Programs
The Division of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity offers graduate students, postdocs, and faculty many opportunities to strengthen skills in the areas of inclusion, diversity awareness, and cross-cultural competency. Here is their interactive chart of
Learn MoreCampus Writing & Editing Support
The Writing Center The Writing Center, located in the Student Success Center, offers writing support to Mizzou graduate students. Its staff and tutors come from all majors and are familiar with
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Educational Technologies at Missouri (ET@MO) ET@MO supports the meaningful use of technology to improve teaching and learning. With a focus on both pedagogical design and technology innovation and excellence, ET@MO
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Living in Columbia Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Our city of about 100,000
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Fellowships are a type of financial support granted to graduate students to help fund their education. Some fellowships include a tuition scholarship or a payment to the University in lieu
Learn MoreDual Degree
Approved Dual Master’s Programs Academic Process for Dual Master’s Degree Students Choose an Advisor The student selects a consenting advisor from faculty members of the academic program in which the
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Academic Process forEducational Specialists Advisor Assignment Every student is required to have an advisor. Upon admission, the academic department will assign a faculty advisor to the student. Before
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Academic Process forMaster’s Students Every graduate program has a Director of Graduate Study (DGS) who can provide you with guidance in navigating the academic process. Click here to identify your
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Academic Process forDoctoral Students Every graduate program has a Director of Graduate Study (DGS) who can provide you with guidance in navigating the academic process. Click here to identify your
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Considered one of the nation’s top-tier institutions, Mizzou has a reputation for excellence in teaching and research and is the flagship university of the four-university University of Missouri System. It is one of
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Types of Aid MU’s Student Financial Aid Office provides information about loans, grants, and scholarships. Filling Out the FAFSA Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in
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The application process for international applicants is very similar to the process for domestic applicants. However, international applicants do have to show English proficiency to be admitted and a minimum
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