Graduate Research Scholars
The School of Education Graduate Research Scholars (Ed-GRS) Program (housed within the School of Education’s Center for Community and Well-Being) is a community of graduate students in the School of Education. The program offers assistance with first-year transition, community building, and professional development.
About the Program
Program Overview
Students participating in Ed-GRS receive comprehensive support in their journey through graduate school.
Meet our Fellows
Ed-GRS students come from a wide variety of disciplines, academic backgrounds, and life experiences. Learn more about our current cohort.
Meet our Team
Faculty and professional staff with a range of backgrounds and expertise provide leadership and management of Ed-GRS.
Program Overview
Expectations
- Attend fall Ed-GRS Welcome & Orientation
- Attend weekly professional development seminar
- Meet with the Center for Community and Well-Being Graduate Program Manager once per semester
- Meet satisfactory academic progress determined by the departments
Eligibility and Nomination Process
Once students have been accepted to one of our graduate programs, a committee of faculty members in each department reviews profiles of eligible applicants and submits a ranked list of nominees to the Ed-GRS director. Once the nominations have been approved by the Ed-GRS director, each department will contact the potential fellows directly. Students must accept or decline the offer no later than April 15.
Program Overview
Professional Development Opportunities
Ed-GRS offers its fellows opportunities for professional development, networking, community building, and connecting with faculty members. Through Ed-GRS, students are members of a supportive community of UW–Madison graduate students, faculty, and staff in the School of Education. Ed-GRS is a part of a larger community of GRS programs at UW–Madison.
Other student groups and associations at UW–Madison
Graduate School Office of Access, Engagement and Funding (OAEF)
The Graduate School Office of Access, Engagement, and Funding (OAEF) is your resource for social networking, community building, and professional development. It focuses on the needs of graduate students from an array of life experiences and backgrounds to support them in their educational journey and encourage a sense of belonging on campus.
For more information, visit the UW–Madison Graduate School Fellowships page.
Got a question?
Please contact Tricia S. Dusick
Graduate Program Manager
tsdusick@wisc.edu