研究生院

Graduate Education at Southern Miss

Through an extensive selection of outstanding degree and certificate 项目 and professional development opportunities, graduate 学生 at 的 University of Southern Mississippi acquire the knowledge and skills for success. 我们的毕业生影响着 world in such diverse fields as ocean science, psychology, social work, nursing, business, 还有艺术. Currently, over 3,000 学生 from across the globe are pursuing degrees in a broad variety of degree and certificate 项目 across all academic colleges.

Opportunities for Professional Development

As part of our commitment to providing a holistic educational experience, the Graduate School offers graduate 学生 professional development opportunities to build the transferable skills necessary for success in both academic and non-academic careers.

In partnership with the Jimmy A. Payne Foundation, the Southern 研究生小姐 is thrilled to offer competitive Dissertation Completion Grants for the 2023-2024 academic year. 的se awards are intended to reduce the burden of dissertation-related expenses for 学生 while helping to decrease 学生’ time 到学位.

To be considered for a Dissertation Completion Grant, 学生 must have achieved the status of “doctoral candidate,” which necessitates completing all required graduate coursework, obtaining a passing score on one’s doctoral comprehensive examinations, and successfully defending a doctoral project proposal or dissertation prospectus. Students must be enrolled full-time and be in good academic standing with the Southern 研究生小姐. Students must also commit to completing their dissertations and all degree requirements by the summer 2024 term. Applicants may request up to $2,000 to be used within the final year of their doctoral program. 这一行动 is open to 学生 in all doctoral 项目 at Southern Miss.

Professionals in Preparation is a professional development program designed to help 学生 improve their transferable skills (leadership, effective communication, problem solving, management, etc.)使 them more marketable and effective in an increasingly competitive job market. 的 two-semester program consists of:

• Bimonthly seminars and workshops
•导师培训
• Participation in communication competitions

提案项目 aims to strengthen grant-writing skills of graduate 学生 through training and practice and increase the number of externally-funded fellowships and traineeships awarded to graduate 学生 at Southern Miss. Grant-writing workshops will be held each fall and spring semester, providing training to enable 学生 to identify potential funding sources, to prepare competitive proposals, and to navigate the submission 过程.

的 苏珊一个. Siltanen Graduate Student 研究 Symposium 将会继续 2024年4月18日，星期四. 的 symposium provides graduate 学生 with an opportunity to present their research to faculty, staff and 学生 in a friendly competitive environment through oral 还有海报展示. 的 symposium aims to enhance the scholarly environment and highlight the creative and innovative research conducted by Southern Miss graduate 学生.

的研究生院's annual 三分钟论文 Competition will be held at the Joe Paul 的ater on October 31 and November 1, 2024. 3吨的竞争对手 are asked to explain their thesis or dissertation in a three-minute presentation; effectively communicating the complexity of their topic and research to a non-academic 观众. 的 competition is a great opportunity for 学生 to hone their 30-second elevator pitch and win prizes while doing so.

Each semester, USM Graduate 学生 have the opportunity to apply for the Graduate Competitive Travel Award. 的 funds may be used to support graduate student participation in a virtual or in-person professional conference, exhibition, or other appropriate venue for purposes of presenting research or other forms of creative work in conjunction with a student’s 学习计划.

Applicants may request up to $500 to be used for virtual conference registration fees or domestic travel or up to $1000 for approved international travel.

Fall 2024 Travel Award Deadline: Monday, July 1, 2024

fall 2024 travel award application

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