NSF GRFP - Gain access to UMD ELMS Resource Site!

 **ELMS Resource Site for UMD applicants for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program:**

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual stipend of $34,000, in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields. You can visit the NSF informational website by clicking here.

The UMD National Scholarships Office has an in-depth ELMS resource site for UMD NSF GRFP applicants, with recorded presentations (described below) and supporting materials to help you prepare a competitive application. Current UMD undergraduates at all levels, UMD alumni, and UMD grad students who will be a) applying to grad school this fall 2022, or b) in their 1st or 2nd years in Fall 2022 are invited to join our ELMS resource site.

**Click here to complete a brief questionnaire to gain access to our NSF GRFP ELMS resource site.**

Recorded NSF Info Session #1 - Introduction: This session will introduce you to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program: what it is, who it's for, application components, how it's judged, and how you can prepare to apply effectively - whether you're applying this fall or in a few years.

Recorded NSF Info Session #2 - Writing the Essays: This session will discuss the two required essays - an intellectual/personal statement, and a mini research proposal. We'll cover what information needs to be in the essays, as well as strategies for writing them in a timely and effective way.

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for, or enrolled in your 1st or 2nd year of graduate studies in an NSF supported field in Fall 2023. Other eligibility criteria may apply, please click here to access full eligibility info for the NSF GRFP.

UMD National Scholarships Office

2403 Marie Mount Hall

www.scholarships.umd.edu

Diamondback Hiring Writers

 The Diamondback’s news desk is seeking staff writers to begin working this fall. Apply at https://forms.gle/cTpczcycaLoBZk5b9 by May 11 at 11:59 p.m.

Candidates who are available over the summer will be expected to contribute to breaking reporting before classes resume in the fall.

In the fall, staff writers are required to produce two stories per week and to contribute to breaking reporting.

All majors are welcome. The position includes a biweekly stipend of $56 in the fall semester.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing expertise on a university beat
Pitch 2 stories a week
Submit 2 stories a week
Pick up any breaking news stories/blogs
Contribute to collaborative/special projects

Time commitment:
Depending on the beat, up to 8 hours a week

Skills:
Clear and concise writing
Thorough reporting
Able to meet deadlines
Collaborative
Strong ability to determine what stories are newsworthy
Fact-checking
Basic knowledge of AP style

Diamondback staffers have interned and worked at the Washington Post, New York Times, Bloomberg, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, McClatchy, Politico, Dow Jones News Fund, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association, Baltimore Sun, Frederick News-Post, Maryland Matters, Capital Gazette, NBC, CNN, NPR, USA Today, National Press Foundation, Daily Record, and more.

This application includes free-response questions, a writing test, a story pitch, and attachments of a resume and three writing samples. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Have questions? Email Christine Zhu and Shifra Dayak at newsumdbk@gmail.com. Thank you!