Diversity & Inclusion Graduate and Postdoc Opportunities

Graduate Student Diversity Resources

Graduate Student Organizations, Leadership Opportunities, and Campus Resources

The University offers countless opportunities to get involved and engaged outside of class. We encourage you to network and build supportive communities by becoming active members in graduate student organizations, which reflect the needs of students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color as well as those who identify as women, disabled and/or LGBTQIA. Here are some of the campus resources and opportunities celebrating and supporting our diverse student body.

Community of Scholars Program

Based in the Graduate School Diversity Office, the Community of Scholars Program (COSP) works towards creating an institutional environment that supports the academic and professional success of Native American graduate students and domestic graduate students of color who are underrepresented in academia.

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)

MANRRS is a national student organization that provides students with an expanded network as well as social, professional, and career building opportunities. The organization holds an annual national conference with poster sessions, public speaking events and a career/internship fair.

Leadership Circle

The Leadership Circle is a network and community that connects graduate and undergraduate students to professionals. Join us as we develop networking skills to advance careers after graduation, as well as discuss topics that may not typically be discussed in CFANS curriculum. The Leadership Circle is open to undergraduate and graduate students in CFANS.

Scholarships and Funding

The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) is committed to increasing the number of underrepresented students and faculty in CFANS graduate programs and academic departments. To help achieve a more diverse and inclusive student and faculty community, CFANS offers several diversity and inclusion funding opportunities.

CFANS Graduate Student Diversity Fellowship

Supporting the development of a diverse student body is central to the mission of the CFANS. The Graduate Student Diversity Fellowship supports this mission by providing financial support to incoming, academically excellent students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and/or a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The one-time fellowship award includes up to 14 tuition credits in both fall and spring semesters, a $21,000 stipend, and a 12-month health insurance benefit. In addition, select fellowship recipients may choose to attend the Community of Scholars Program’s Summer Institute through the Graduate School the summer before matriculation.

Nominations are made by the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) from individual graduate programs. A student or their advisor can initiate a nomination by notifying the graduate program Director of Graduate Studies (DGS).

DOVE Fellowship Match

CFANS will support a second year of funding for all Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE) Fellowship graduate student recipients in CFANS programs. The matching fellowship includes a stipend along with tuition and health benefits. CFANS will support a second year of funding for any Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE) Fellowship recipients. Learn more about the DOVE Fellowship offered by the UMN Graduate School.

MAELC Agricultural Education Diversity Scholarship

The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) Diversity Scholarship provides financial support for undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented groups in the agriculture teacher field. A severe shortage of high school agriculture teachers exists in Minnesota and nationally. As a result, there is a tremendous need for more students to become licensed to teach agricultural education. In addition, the trend of a more diverse student population attending Minnesota’s schools reinforces the need to recruit and support prospective agricultural education teachers with diverse ethnic, racial, economic and educational backgrounds and experiences.

Awards

Josie R. Johnson Human Rights and Social Justice Award

The Josie R. Johnson Human Rights and Social Justice Award honors University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students who exemplify Dr. Johnson’s commitment to creating respectful and inclusive living, learning, and working environments.

Outstanding Unit Award for Equity and Diversity

The Outstanding Unit Award for Equity and Diversity honors exemplary campuses, colleges, departments, or units that demonstrate leadership in equity and diversity work. The award highlights units that are working to bring transformational and sustainable change to the University of Minnesota.

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