In a message sent yesterday to PhD students, University President Sarah Mangelsdorf, Provost David Figlio, Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer Liz Milavec, and Vice Provost and University Dean of Graduate Education Melissa Sturge-Apple shared that the University will expand its single-payer health insurance coverage to all full-time PhD students across the institution. Visit the FAQ to learn more.
“You’re hearing the voice of a supermassive black hole that’s billions of times larger than the sun,” says Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor of Physics and Astronomy. Frank appeared on CNN to explain a busy week in space news, from NASA’s green light for the Artemis 1 moon mission to new images of Jupiter from the James Webb Space Telescope to the first recordings of the sound of a black hole.
Writing groups for Arts, Sciences & Engineering undergrads
Do you have writing to do? Join a writing group, led by Writing Fellows. These structured writing sessions meet weekly for two hours and are designed to support your writing process through guidance, accountability, and community. Bring any kind of academic, professional, or creative writing. Learn more and enroll online. Email liz.tinelli@rochester.edu with questions.
Apply for Clinical and Translational Science Institute pilot award funding
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute is now accepting applications for two funding programs with a potential start date of July 1. The Pilot Studies Program supports translational science projects that focus on a scientific or operational principle underlying a step of the translational process with the goal of developing generalizable principles to accelerate translational research. View the RFA and learn more about the three award categories: faculty, trainee and UNYTE translational research network. Submit initial abstracts by October 3.
The Novel Biostatistical and Epidemiologic Methods Awards support the development of novel biostatistical and epidemiologic methods that overcome analytic limitations and enhance the validity, accuracy, scope, or speed of clinical or translational research. A maximum of $35,000 will be awarded for a one-year period. View the RFA and submit initial abstracts by October 17.
Research networking event
The German Research Foundation is offering an opportunity for faculty to virtually meet with researchers at German universities of applied sciences and researchers from Canada and the US, as well as the chance to present your own research focus or project idea. The event takes place Tuesday, October 18. Learn more and register here by Monday, August 31.
Virtual application workshop for Simon’s MS in medical management program
Attend a webinar today, August 26, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT that will guide you through the application process for Simon Business School’s MS in medical management program. Complete the application in time for classes, which begin September 6. Register here.
Register today for the International College of Psychosomatic Medicine 26th World Congress
Move-in Day activities for the Class of 2026 included the convocation ceremony, signing of the class roll, and annual candlelight ceremony held on the Eastman Quad, River Campus. Find photos on the University’s Instagram.
Face masks are optional for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors indoors. Patient care areas, as well as University shuttles and transportation, continue to require masking. A full description of Medical Center masking requirements is available on the URMC Intranet (University network access required).
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