Summer GSR Award for Engineering or Computer-related Applications and Methods
Continuing graduate students pursuing research in engineering, or continuing students from other disciplines, who are developing new computer-related applications and methods, such as materials science and nanotechnology, computational science, bioinformatics, and information technology. A broad definition of the relevant research fields and research topics will be used in accepting applications and the above are example areas. Students are encouraged to work with a faculty member if they are interested in submitting an application. Due to the matching fund requirement, the nomination form should be submitted by faculty only.
Summer GSR Nomination Form - Submit by Monday, May 12, 2025
Date and Amount of Award
Awards cover the period from July 1 to September 30, 2025, with amounts based on the student's GSR salary point at 100% FTE, per the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Graduate Studies will evaluate and determine the salary point at the time of award. Recipients are expected to devote full-time effort during the summer under faculty supervision. The program provided in-kind support during the academic year shall have an appointment percentage that is commensurate with work effort.
Matching Funds
Awards must be matched with in-kind graduate student support funds for the upcoming academic year. The match should include at least 6 months (2 quarters) of GSR salary support at 50% or equivalent. Extramural research grants are the primary source of matching funds. Teaching Assistant appointments are not suitable matches. Program Chairs must secure commitments from faculty mentors to provide matching support for 2025-26.
Nominations
Graduate Program Chairs or designees will nominate students via InfoReady. Required information includes:
- Name, email, degree objective, and student ID
- Faculty mentor's name, title, email, and department
- Year of admission to UC Davis
- Research Project Information: Brief description of the student's research and its relevance (max. one paragraph)
- Student Recommendation Statement: Evidence of research ability, intellectual capacity, promise of scholarship, and significance of work (max. one paragraph)
- Confirmation of in-kind support funds for 2025-26
The deadline for nominations is Monday, May 12, 2025.
FOR GRADUATE PROGRAM USE ONLY
Rankings: Graduate Program Chairs or delegated faculty must rank nominees (1 being the highest). Programs may nominate as many students as they wish. Rankings, combined with Graduate Studies faculty committee reviews, will determine award allocations.
Program Coordinators should submit rankings via InfoReady. Coordinators will be notified of nominations available for review after the deadline. You can review the InfoReady Reviewer Guide for information on how to review applications.
If you have questions please contact Lauren McDiarmid at lhmcdiarmid@ucdavis.edu.
Submit rankings by Monday, May 19, 2025.
Award Announcments: Award recipients will be announced during the week of June 9, 2025. Selected students, their faculty mentors, and program staff will be notified via email. Program staff will also receive guidance on initiating a new account to facilitate the transfer of funds from Graduate Studies to fund the GSR.