You may know about the GSA – the Graduate Student Government – and what they’re up to, and you may have applied to SSF earlier this semester. We’ve got good news.
First thing’s first: the GSA is announcing the opening of both the Dr. Robert. W Spayne and Craig R. Bollinger spring 2022 research grants!
The Spayne Research Grant (which is for work leading to a master’s thesis or a capstone project) is a competitive grant awarded to assist students in defraying research expenses. The numbers vary, and it can reward up to $1500 each Fall and Spring semester! The grant is to support registered masters students and not en route doctoral students.
The Bollinger Doctoral Thesis Grant is for work leading to a doctoral dissertation or doctoral-level capstone project – similar to the Spayne grant, it is meant to defray the costs of research, and while the number of grants vary, it can reward up to $1500 each Fall and Spring semester. Candidates who have already defended their proposals and received IRB approval are welcome to apply!
To apply for either grant, https://umb.campuslabs.com/engage/ using your email (not @umb.edu; just your email) and your email password. Once logged in, click on “Organizations” and search for Graduate Student Assembly. From the GSA home page, click the join button, then on forms, and then select the Spayne or Bollinger application form as applicable. More detailed instructions can be found there.
SPRING 2026 ELECTIONS – NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
Dear GEO members, Your union (the Graduate Employee Organization or GEO) is holding elections to fill one half-time (0.5 FTE) assistantship position on the Organizing Committee. Self-nominations can be submitted starting Monday, March 2, to geo@umb.edu. The GEO Organizing Committee comprises 8 UMass Boston graduate assistants working collaboratively to advocate for graduate employee rights and enrichment opportunities at UMass Boston. Some of the projects on which the Organizing Committee is currently working include: Spring 2026 Election ProcessI. Nominations: The nomination period starts on Monday, March 2Your nomination should include: II. Campaigning: The campaigning period starts on Tuesday, March 10, and lasts until voting closes on Friday, March 20, 11:59…
Fall 2025 Elections
REMINDER: SELF-NOMINATE FOR GEO ELECTIONS Want to get involved in the union – and get paid for it? Self-nominate for one of the FOUR open organizing committee spots that we have this semester! Each spot is a 0.5 FTE position, and can be stacked on top of a 1.0 FTE appointment – even if you’re an international student! Any and all dues paying members of the union can self-nominate to run. Your nomination should include: Check here for more information on elections.
Spring 2025 Elections
We are running elections this semester! Starting Monday, February 3, you can nominate yourself for the open organizing committee GEO position. This is a 0.5 FTE appointment that can complement your 0.50, 0.75, or 1.00 current assistantship(s)! You can run for our organizing committee as long as you are a dues-paying graduate worker – a GEO member. Please visit our website for more information on elections.
Spring 2025 Round of SSF Grants
Dear GEO members. Welcome to the Spring 2025 semester! Applications for the Scholarly Support Fund (SSF) will open on Monday, February 10, at 8 am EST. If you attended a conference during the Winter, or plan to attend one in the Spring (1/6-5/26), or if you incurred scholarly expenses in the last four months (on…
GEO Organizing Committee Fall 2024 Elections
We are running elections this semester! Starting on Tuesday, September 17, you can nominate yourself for the open organizing committee GEO position. This is a 0.5 FTE appointment that can complement your 0.50, 0.75, or 1.00 current assistantship(s)! You can run for our organizing committee as long as you are a dues-paying graduate worker -…
Fall 2024 Round of SSF funding
Dear GEO Members! Applications for the Scholarly Support Fund (SSF) will open on Monday, September 9, at 8 am EST. If you attended a conference during the Summer, plan to attend one in the Fall, or if you incurred scholarly expenses in the last four months (on or after May 1, 2024), it’s time to…
Elections Spring 2024
Voting will open to all members on Tuesday, March 5, and will remain open until the end of the day on Wednesday, March 6 (11:59 p.m. EST). Only dues-paying members will be able to vote. If you are not a dues-paying member but want to become one and vote in this election, please fill out the following dues authorization form (here) by Wednesday, March 6 at 8 pm EST at the latest. We will hold two “meet your nominee” all-member meetings on Wednesday, February 28. The in-person meeting will happen at 1 p.m. EST (ISC 2nd Fl, Room 2003), and we will serve pizza! The…
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Elections Spring 2024
We are running elections to fill one assistantship position (0.5 FTE) on the GEO Organizing Committee! Starting Monday, February 12, you can nominate yourself for the open organizing committee GEO position. This is a 0.5 FTE appointment that can complement your 0.50, 0.75, or 1.00 current assistantship(s). You can run for our organizing committee as long as you are a dues-paying graduate worker – a GEO member. If you want to nominate yourself, and you are not sure if you are an active-dues-paying member, please fill out the dues membership form and send it to geo@umb.edu on or before Wednesday,…
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Set your alarms to apply for SSF funding
Greetings, GEO Members! Applications for the Scholarly Support Fund (SSF) will open on Tuesday, January 30, at 8 am EST. If you attended a conference during the Winter break or plan to attend one in the Spring, you can start preparing to apply for funding. Remember, SSF is a first-come-first-serve grant, so you will want to be ready. Also, you can apply for non-conference-related expenses. Please read the SSF guidelines carefully before applying!
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