Presentations & Trainings

Current students can learn about external funding by attending Dollars & Sense presentations, Shop Talks about external funding, and custom group sessions.

Dollars & Sense Presentations

We host presentations each semester on specific funders, funding opportunities, and related topics.

Please note Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

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Dr. Andrea Golato stands at the front of a dimmed room presenting on a funding-specific Shop Talk

Funding-Specific ​Shop Talks

We also offer several sessions each semester as part of Shop Talks: The Graduate College's professional development series. Please view the calendar below to register for the funding-specific sessions offered this semester.

Please note funding-specific ​Shop Talks do count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Customized Sessions

Our external funding coordinators can even customize a session for your group. If you are interested in a presentation tailored for specific organizations, classes, or programs/departments, please fill out our request form.

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Upcoming Sessions

image of a cellphone in the verticle position with an arrow pointing to turn the cellphone to a hortizonal positionIf you would like to register for a Dollars & Sense Presentation on a mobile device, turn the device horizontally to access the registration link on an entry below.

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Grad College Shop Talks: Crafting Effective Personal Statements
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Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College
Many applications require personal statements, but writing them can present numerous content selection challenges. What should you choose to say about your personal history — and how do you make it relevant? This Shop Talk will focus on personal statements in the context of external funding applications, but the advice and tips shared will be widely applicable to other personal statements. During this session, you'll learn how to:

• curate your personal history
• create a compelling application story
• connect with the organization's goals"

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate
Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College

Register today!

Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information.

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Grad College Shop Talks: Writing for a General Audience
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Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College
When you write a thesis, dissertation, or academic journal article, you are addressing a small audience of academics in your field. However, academic writers sometimes need to speak to wider audiences with limited or no specialized knowledge, such as when writing proposals for funding, when creating outreach materials for the public, or when communicating with the media. During this session, you will gain practice with the following:

• analyzing your audience
• recognizing and avoiding jargon
• editing for simplicity and conciseness
• using examples and anecdotes
• writing with directness

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College
Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College

Register today!

Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information.

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Dollars & Sense Presentation: NIJ GRF
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Location:
Online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith
512-245-3992
gcexternalfunds@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College

This webinar is for prospective doctoral student applicants for the FY25 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) program, for which a solicitation is anticipated in early spring 2025. Find out about the application requirements, including application components, submission requirements, and expected deadlines. Attendees will also be given information about the campus application process, including how to apply to join our one-on-one advising cohort.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz – External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College

Please note: Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

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Internal and External Funding for Graduate Students
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Location:
San Marcos; 441 - 442
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ashley Carrington
512-245-5393
amc189@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Graduate College
During this session, you will learn about the internal and external funding opportunities open to international graduate students. You will also find out how to customize your funding search to find opportunities available to students who are not US citizens or permanent residents. The session will conclude with a discussion about the successful strategies that previous TXST graduate students have deployed in their own planning, searching, and application processes, as well as an opportunity to hear from a panel of international external funding awardees about their experiences and advice. Although this session is offered during International Education Week and focuses on the unique needs of international students, all students are welcome to attend.