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Podcaster and former graduate school dean.
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How does one with a PhD from Germany end up in the United States? Follow the career path of Dr. Joerg Schlatterer in this inaugural Grad-post episode of "I Have a Phd"!
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Episode 51 - Bonus Episode! I Have a PhD: An Interview with Dr. Joerg Schlatterer
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December 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Joerg Schlatterer, Co-Chair of the National Academies for Science, Engineering and Medicine Summit on Reimagining Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development held in July, 2025 sits down with Grad-post to discuss the findings from this workshop.

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Episode 50 - NASEM Summit on Reimagining Graduate Education: An Interview with Joerg Schlatterer
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December 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Podcast streams and downloads took a big bump this week! Thanks to all the followers! Here's the latest episode to help you evaluate your readiness for grad school.
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Episode 49 - Am I Ready for Grad School? by grad-post
The Graddean fulfills his promise to help you decide whether graduate school is right for you. He discusses academic ability, desire for an advanced degree, and the impact life's random happenings can...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Unreal, the impact this is having on scientists. I spent over 700 hrs writing 4 grants submitted Apr-Sept that *might* have been funded next Apr; 2 abt to be 3 apps missed review bc of shutdown. In normal times takes 9-24 mo to get a grant funded. No hope for labs like mine. Literally no hope.
drrabbithole.bsky.social Dr. Rabbithole @drrabbithole.bsky.social · Nov 13
While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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WE WON!!!

The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.

Read the order here:
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November 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Episode 48 has dropped! Internships while you are obtaining your advanced degree are a great way to prepare for a career in the private sector. And they're not just in STEM fields! Here are some resources to help you find the perfect internship.
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Episode 48 - Graduate Degree Internships by grad-post
Internships while you are obtaining your advanced degree are a great way to prepare for a career in the private sector. And they're not just in STEM fields! Here are some resources to help you find th...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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UC to Stop Funding Systemwide Postdoc Program

Established in 1984 to encourage women and minority Ph.D.s to pursue academia, the program has attracted right-wing criticism for prioritizing diverse candidates. https://bit.ly/3WFBSpb

#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
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November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Please RT. Post-doc opportunity alert! 💥 closing 10th December.. Come join our team (www.thelowlab.org) at Imperial, London, working on the structure and mechanism of bacterial secretion systems.

For more details and to apply please see

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November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Episode 47 has dropped! Yet another failed campaign promise is analyzed in the context of international graduate education updates.
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Episode 47 International Grad Ed Updates October 2025
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October 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Here's an overview of PhD qualifying examinations and what you should do if you fail them.
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Episode 46 - I Failed My PhD Qualifying Exam! by grad-post
Here's an overview of PhD qualifying examinations and some advice on what to do if you should fail them.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Announcing such a major change to NSF GRFP this late in the cycle is incredibly cruel. 2nd yr students (mine included) have been working so hard on their proposals despite ongoing uncertainty. They are driven and passionate about being outstanding scientists and helping those coming up behind them.
This means individuals in the following statuses at the time of application are eligible: Undergraduate in the final (senior) year of a bachelor’s degree program Bachelor’s degree-holder with NO enrollment in a graduate degree program (non-degree graduate coursework allowed) Individual enrolled in a joint bachelor’s-master’s degree program with at least three undergraduate years completed First-year graduate student in their first graduate degree program with less than one academic year completed in the degree program (according to institution’s academic calendar) Individuals enrolled in joint bachelor’s-master’s degree programs are considered graduate students. For GRFP, joint bachelor’s-master’s degrees are defined as degrees concurrently pursued and awarded. Not be a current NSF employee. Applications that do not meet eligibility requirements will be returned without review as being ineligible for a fellowship.
September 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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The new #NSF #GRFP application now excludes 1000’s of students, including those who were told they could apply this year, or who planned to apply next year.

We have a new specific petition urging #NSFGRFP undo this harmful action. If you are impacted sign here: laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
September 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Early Release! Here's an overview of graduate student worker unions with some pros and cons to help you decide whether to join.

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Episode 45 - Should I Join My Graduate Student Union? by grad-post
The Graddean presents an overview of graduate student worker unions and provides some pros and cons to help you decide whether to join.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Five years since the @ec.europa.eu presented its first ideas, EUA’s @mariakelo.bsky.social reflects on what we now know about the European degree.
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ℹ️ The full #EUAExpertVoices article is available on @uniworldnews.bsky.social
Quality label or new degree? European degree may be both [Op-ed]
EUA - European University Association
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September 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Bonus Vlog! What political appointees in federal funding agencies might mean to graduate students.

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Episode 44 - Bonus Episode! Apparatchik by grad-post
The Graddean comments on the placement of political appointees in federal agencies to approve all scientific grants.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Here some advice for those of you in your first year of grad school on how to adapt and fit in.

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Episode 43 - Socialization Theory and Your First Year in Grad School by grad-post
The Graddean gives you some tips to help you adapt to your first year in graduate school.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Just released! This report from IIE and DAAD highlights the enduring value of academic and research collaboration between Europe and the United States, featuring insights and case studies from 14 European nations. Read the full report: www.iie.org/publications... #TransatlanticEd #IIE #DAAD
Transatlantic Mobility in Higher Education and Research: A Cornerstone of Transatlantic Relations | IIE
Michael Hörig, Tanja Kreetz, Christian Strowa, Leah Mason, Kari Kuja IIE and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) release their first comprehensive
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September 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Check out this webinar I did for the National Name Exchange and the Council of Graduate Schools on preparing your application to graduate school.
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Getting Started with Your Graduate School Application - A Webinar for NNE Students (August 19, 2025)
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September 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Getting Started with Your Graduate School Application - A Webinar for NNE Students - CGS
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September 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Season 3 of Grad-post is here! Check out my first video podcast and what's in store for Season 3.
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Episode 42 - Welcome to Grad-post Season 3! by grad-post
Welcome to Season 3! Here's my first video teaser for conversations on all things related to graduate education. Season 3 will focus on your first year in graduate school.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Visa Appointment Slowdown Hinders ASU International Enrollment
This article has been revised to reflect more enrollment data provided by Arizona State University after publication to correct Inside Higher Ed’s previous analysis. Arizona State University welcomed ...
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August 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Had a great time presenting to prospective graduate students in the CGS National Name Exchange today! Good luck with your grad school applications!
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The National Name Exchange - CGS
Managed by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Name Exchange (NNE) aims to expand access to graduate education for the purposes of creating a robust and nimble workforce.
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August 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Universities pay the price of transnational paranoia
United States President Donald Trump’s administration is attacking higher education on multiple fronts, pursuing draconian and rapid dismantling and...
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August 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Meanwhile, back in the United States ...
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More oxygen for Africa-China higher education collaboration
China and Africa are deepening collaborations between their universities and they have resolved to increase the number of institutions of higher learn...
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August 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The Graddean gives updates on F-1 visa issuances, Grad Plus loans, and anti-DEI efforts in graduate education.
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Episode 41 - Bonus Episode! Summer 2025 Grad Ed Updates by grad-post
The Graddean gives updates on F-1 visa issuances, Grad Plus loans, and anti-DEI efforts in graduate education.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM