Articles and Resources for Graduate Students
The GSO has identified these online articles and resources for students! If you have come across anything you would like to see added to this page, please contact us!
Community Building and Networking:
- Connect with other Graduate Students via the nationwide Grad Students Slack. You can learn more about the Graduate Student Slack by going to their website (they have also have a useful blog!)
- PhD(isabled) is a blog where you can connect with other PhD students that are also managing chronic illnesses or disabilities in graduate school
- 500 Queer Scientists- a visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people and their allies working in STEM and STEM-supporting jobs
- Harrington, K. "Harness the power of groups to beat the ‘PhD blues’" (2018) Nature: Career column
- PhDs at Work - a network for professionals with PhDs working across industries
- The Versatile PhD - a career planning and networking tool for graduate students
- The Cheeky Scientist - a resource and community for scientists in industry
Navigating Graduate Student Life:
- Try using a productivity management app to see how you are spending your work time (RescueTime or Timing are great places to start! They provide tangible data after using them for a period of time. Timing has a student discount.)
- Gold, A. "Cultivating Authority as a Female Grad Student" (2018) Inside HigherEd
- Alyssa "Disabled in Grad School: How 'out' do I need to be?" (2018) Inside HigherEd
- Shives, K. "Cultivating Happiness in Graduate School" (2014) Inside HigherEd
- Bigsby, P. "Faking it" (2018) Inside HigherEd
- Hankel, I. "Dear PhD, You Are Not Alone. Everyone Is Uncertain In Academia." The Cheeky Scientist
- Peironcely, J. "23 books that fix 99% of PhD problems" Next Scientist
- Experimental Error - a monthly column about the quirky, comical, and sometimes bizarre world of scientific training and careers, written by scientist and comedian Adam Ruben.
Tax Resources*:
- IRS.gov: Estimated Taxes: If taxes aren’t taken out automatically and you receive a 1099, this site has more information on how to estimate and pay taxes throughout the year in order to avoid any late fees or penalties on unpaid taxes.
IRS.gov: “I received a Form 1099-NEC instead of a Form W-2. I’m not self-employed and don’t have a business. How do I report this income?” - For international students:
· IRS.gov: Taxation – J-1
· IRS Publication 519: to determine if you file as a non-resident or a resident
· IRS.gov: United States income tax treaties – A to Z - Oregon-specific tax resources:
· Oregon.gov Personal Income Tax Calculator
· Portland Arts Tax Filing & Payment Information - CASH Oregon can help you with tax assistance. It is likely you would be eligible for free services.
Grant Writing:
- Bentley, L. P. "Grants- Writing Tips for Graduate Students" (2010) The Chronicle of Higher Ed
- Stawski, C. "The Joy of Grant Writing" (2011) GradHacker
- Atilho, R. "Tips on writing a successful NSF GRFP" (2017) Cientifico Latino
- Ruhleder, K. "A Guide to Preparing Fellowship Applictions in STEM" University of Illinois at Urbana-Chamaign
- Soapbox Science Editor "How to write your first grant proposal" (2012) Soapbox Science
- Mohan-Ram, V. "Murder Most Foul: How to kill a grant application" (2000) Science
Scientific Records and Communication:
- Kostic M. "Tips for giving a good scientific presentation." (2017) Cell Press: CrossTalk
- Tompsen, A. "Common misconceptions about submitting a manuscript" (2017) Cell Press: CrossTalk
- Sacristan, C. "Submitting your manuscript: Write the right cover letter" (2017) Cell Press: CrossTalk
- Tompsen, A. "Attract readers at a glance with your graphical abstract" (2018) Cell Press: CrossTalk
- Carniol, K. "Common pitfalls in figure preparation" (2015) Cell Press: CrossTalk
- Silverberg, J. "Heuristics for better figures" (2018) Nature: On your wavelength
- Wilke, C. "Fundamentals of Data Visualization" (2019)
- Evans, K. "6 tips for creating a video abstract that anyone can enjoy" (2018) Cell Press: CrossTalk
- Schwarzlose R. "How to write a review article that people will read" (2016) Cell Press: CrossTalk
- Kwok, R. "How to pick an electronic laboratory notebook" (2018) Nature: Toolbox
Career Planning:
- *ORCID*
- *My Individual Development Plan*
- InterSECT- an online platform that allows PhDs to explore future career options via job simulation exercises in industry, academia, and government sectors.
- PhD Career Guide
- The Versatile PhD
- OITE Careers Blog: Careers in Science
- The Cheeky Scientist - a resource and community for scientists in industry
- Jobs on Toast - a blog that guides you through 6 steps to choosing a career path outside of academia
- What are all the PhDs?- An online community sharing all the various career paths and stories of PhDs
- Raver, R. "Top 11 alternative entry level PhD science careers to Skip the PostDoc" (2015) TheGradStudentWay
- Sur, A."Top 10 List Of Alternative Careers For PhD Science Graduates" (2015) The Cheeky Scientist
- Dorman, J. & Lindstaedt, B. "A Road Map for Successful Career Exploration" (2018) Inside HigherEd
- Sinche, M. "What can you be with a PhD?" (2015) Jackson Laboratory blog
- Wood, L. M. "The Ph.D.'s Guide to a Nonfaculty Job Search" (2014) The Chronicle of Higher Education
Career Development:
- *Create your Biosketch using SciENcv*
- Peironcely, J. "7 habits of highly visible PhD students" (2013) Next Scientist
- Bowden, R. "Which type of CV is best for you?" (2012) Naturejobs blog
- Bowden, R. "38 tips on writing an academic CV" (2011) Naturejobs blog
- Gould, J. "How to recognise your transferable skills" (2014) Naturejobs blog
- de Lange, C. "How to make the most of transferable skills" (2012) Naturejobs blog
- Szalinski, C. "Life in the Lab Losing its Charms? Take a Look Outside Academia" (2014) ASCB *This page has a list of internships and fellowships outside of academia!*
After your PhD:
- "25 interview-questions you need to know!" (2015) MindThePhD
- Barber, J. "Uncovering the secrets of the cover letter" (2018) Inside HigherEd
- Kelsky, K. "Your CV should inform. Your cover letter should persuade!" (2018) The Chronicle of Higher Education
- BenchSpace - An up-to-date newsletter listing science and research jobs for soon-to-be graduates