Graduate & Postdoctoral Scholar Resource Center

Dedicated to supporting the academic and professional success of all UC Irvine graduate students and postdoctoral scholar, the Graduate & Postdoctoral Scholar Resource Center (GPSRC) has everything you need to succeed. The GPSRC offers workshops and programs designed to support professional development; communication; preparation of grant and fellowship funding applications; wellness and work-life balance; mentoring and much more! Programs are open to all domestic and international Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, free of cost.

Writing Support

The Center for Excellence in Writing & Communication (the Writing Center) provides graduate student writing support. 

Graduate students can book 50-minute appointments with the Graduate Writing Consultants (GWC). GWCs are experienced graduate students who are able to help you work on a variety of writing concerns and genres, including articles for publication, grant and fellowship application materials, job market materials, and dissertation/theses. Graduate Writing Consultants have both in-person (at Science Library 193) and remote appointments available.

Appointments will be made through their website, writingcenter.uci.edu, under the “Appointments” tab or click here: https://uci.mywconline.com/ 

The Writing Center also has Writing Groups and Boot Camps.

Career Advising

Graduate Students: Appointments are available from the Division of Career Pathways by visiting uci.joinhandshake.com and selecting the appropriate appointment type for your needs.

Postdocs: Appointments with Dr. Kayleigh Anderson-Natale, Director of Postdoc and Professional Development can be made by following this link.  Graduate students may also make an appointment with Dr. Anderson-Natale if they are unable to make an appointment with the Division of Career Pathways.  

Undergraduate Graduate Preparation Advising

Graduate Division staff hold weekly 20 minute appointments to address undergraduate questions about graduate school. This support includes exploring graduate school options, navigating the application process, understanding funding options, and building research experience. During Winter quarter this service is available by appointment. Schedule your appointment here.

Other Services

  • Support during the transitions of new graduate students and postdocs to the UC Irvine campus
  • Host academic courses and certificate programs for professional and personal development
  • Individual consultation for career planning, funding opportunities, public speaking coaching and graduate preparation
  • Resource library – To support the academic and professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, the GPSRC manages a resource library filled with books on topics including:
    • Scientific writing and communication
    • How to conduct research
    • Writing for non-native English speakers
    • Career options outside of academia
  • Reservable space for studying, meetings and events, email gpsrc@uci.edu.
  • Building connections to campus resources and with other graduate students

Stop by to explore the many resources we have to offer or contact us by phone 949-824-3849 or email.

Workshops

The GPSRC works with faculty and campus resource centers to offer in-depth workshops on topics including professional development, writing skills, work-life balance, and funding opportunities including:

  • $mart $tart – Salary Negotiation Skills
  • How to Work with Others without Losing Friends
  • Imagine Yourself Outside of Academia
  • Communicating with Confidence

Upcoming workshops can be found on the Graduate Division calendar. 

Register for workshops on CampusGroups. Log-in with your UCI credentials.