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Where you can engage in innovative research with world-renowned faculty in top-ranked programs and an inclusive community.

The 2024 Convocation ceremony was held on Friday, May 10th
 at the Jersey Mike’s Arena, for more information click below

2024 Convocation

School of Graduate Studies

With over 150 degree-granting graduate programs across the academic arts and sciences, as well as several professional fields, the School of Graduate Studies trains students in all major disciplines, teaching them the skills they’ll need to produce important, groundbreaking research and scholarship. The School of Graduate Studies provides:

 

  • An inclusive community of 5,200 graduate students enrolled in doctoral, master’s, and dual-degree programs. 

 

  • A supportive environment for our over 2,200 international students as well as American students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

 

  • Extensive and nationally recognized professional development programs for helping doctoral students learn about non-academic and academic career opportunities.

 

  • Access to cutting-edge research and resources with our distinguished faculty.

Featured News

Research Intensive Summer Experience (RISE) at Rutgers

Congratulations to our 5MP Winners

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October 4, 2024

Research Intensive Summer Experience (RISE) at Rutgers

Congratulations to Zachary Finkel

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September 16, 2024

Research Intensive Summer Experience (RISE) at Rutgers

Congratulations to Liam McDermott for NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship

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August 22, 2024

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Policy brief: Parenting Students and Graduate Education

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August 5, 2024

Alumni Achievements

SGS Recognizes John Wu's Award

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July 2, 2024

Explore Our Programs

Access top-ranked graduate programs in the humanities, social sciences, life sciences, biomedical sciences, physical and mathematical sciences, and engineering. Visit our academic listing if you know what you’re looking for. Or explore all program areas below to find what’s right for you.

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Arts and Humanities
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Biological, Biomedical and Health Sciences
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Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Engineering
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Upcoming Events

Oct 10 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Boosting Confidence as a TA / ITA

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Oct 10 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

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iJOBS Career Panel: Non-research careers with a PhD

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Oct 10 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Rutgers Biomedical PhD Programs Open House New Brunswick/Piscataway

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Oct 17 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Teaching Practical & Statistical Labs

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Oct 17 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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iJOBS Site Visit: BMS New Brunswick

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Oct 21 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

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iJOBS Seminar: How to Make Presentations to Remember with BioRender

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Oct 22 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Controversial Topics & Culturally Responsible Classrooms

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Oct 24 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Universal Design for Learning

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Resources for You

The School of Graduate Studies is committed to mentoring scholars and making investments in career readiness, preparing students for success in academic and professional environments

Funding

Our GradFund service is a nationally recognized peer mentoring model that helps graduate students identify and develop applications for competitve funding opportunities.

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Career Development

Through panels, workshops, externships, and more, we provide resources to expose students to nonacademic career options and to develop the skills necssary for professional success.

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Inclusive Community

With over 2,200 international students - and American students from all walks of life - we are committed to creating a supportive community for students from diverse backgrounds.

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