Note: Links lead to other WWW sites on the Internet. SEAGEP/USC has not endorsed and makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the information contained within them and assumes no liability related to their use.

African American Professors Program (AAPP). (http://www.ed.sc.edu/aapp/ The AAPP program is an initiative sponsored by the University of South Carolina, the W.K. Kellog Foundation, and the South Carolina General Assembly to recruit and prepare African American students to become college and university teachers. This program provides funding and development opportunities.

The Graduate School (http://www.gradschool.sc.edu/)

Graduate Student Association (http://www.gradschool.sc.edu/gsa/)

American Association for the Advancement of Science, (AAAS) (http://www.asgs.org/) ASGS is a service organization of graduate students, graduate-student organizations (GSOs), and graduate-degree-granting institutions. ASGS services and products assist students to complete their theses and obtain their degrees, produce the highest quality theses, and improve their lives during the thesis process.)

Black Issues in Higher Education (http://www.blackissues.com) News source on issues affecting African American and other underrepresented groups in American colleges and universities. Access to a directory of higher education job vacancies and helpful information about and on applying to various colleges and universities.

Chronicle of Higher Education (http://www.chronicle.com Top source for news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators.

The Council of Graduate Schools (http://www.cgsnet.org) The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) is dedicated to the improvement and advancement of graduate education. Its members are colleges and universities engaged in research, scholarship and the preparation of candidates for advanced degrees. This web site offers a plethora of information for faculty and students.

Diversity Works http://www.sreb.org/Programs/dsp/dspindex.asp) The Doctoral Scholars Program encourages ethnic minority students to pursue doctoral degrees and become college-level teachers. Because its ultimate goal is to address the present under-representation of minorities in higher education, the program attempts to diversify the pool of qualified applicants for college-level faculty positions. The Southern Regional Education Board, an educational policy, research and advancement organization supported by 16 member states, administers the program. The SREB's Doctoral Scholars Program is affiliated with similar programs sponsored by the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) and the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) through the Compact for Faculty Diversity. Students who wish to pursue graduate study outside the South may apply for support from affiliated organizations.

FASEB/Minority Access to Research Careers Activities and InfoNet (https://ns2.faseb.org/marc/index.html) FASEB (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) is a coalition of independent Member Societies that serve the interests of biomedical and life scientists, particularly those related to public policy issues. FASEB facilitates coalition activities among Member Societies and disseminates information on biological research through scientific conferences and publications. FASEB has supported the training of minority scientists, for the last 15 years, through a Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) grant that involves a variety of programs. This site provides a listing of grants and resources and information on meetings, career resources and public affairs.

GEM Consortium (http://www.nd.edu/~gem/) The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc., offers an array of services, including fellowships for graduate study. GEM's mission "is to enhance the value of the nation's human capital in engineering and science by increasing the participation of underrepresented minorities in graduate education."

Gradschools.com (http://www.gradschools.com/backg.html) This site is dedicated to post-baccalaureate educational programs arranged in a directory format with listings categorized by curriculum and geographical location.

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering http://www.nacme.org NACME is a not-for-profit corporation with a commitment to excellence in education. Its mission is predicated on the fact that technical work force strength will determine the U.S.'s world position in the new century, that the nation's economic productivity rests on the quality of the scientists and engineers it produces, and that continued U.S. success in the new global society depends on the ability to utilize human resources from all segments of the population.

National Association of Graduate Professional Students (http://www.nagps.org/http://www.nagps.org/) Promotes the interests of graduate students and acts as a clearinghouse for information. This web site offers a variety of information ranging from documents on tax regulations to international student issues, teaching resources, financial aid, TA/RA issues, legislative updates, and an online jobbank.

PhDs.Org (http://www.phds.org) PhDs.org is an interactive web site that brings together tools that graduate students can use to find jobs and that potential students can use to select graduate programs. Visitors will find information on science education and science policy as well as links to excellent resources on networking, writing a curriculum vita, interviewing and writing grants.

Ronald E. McNair Program (http://www.mcnairscholars.org) Is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. McNair participants are from disadvantaged backgrounds and have demonstrated strong academic potential. Institutions work closely with these participants through their undergraduate requirements, encourage their entrance into graduate programs, and track their progress to successful completion of advanced degrees. The goal of the McNair Program is to increase graduate degree attainment of students from underrepresented segments of society.

Science's Next Wave (http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/) This is a weekly online publication for graduate students that covers scientific training, career development, and the science job market. Next Wave is published by Science magazine and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. It is a not-for-profit publication.

Sistahs in Science (http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/sbrowne/sistahs/final/title.shtml) This site is designed to help science students find research internships in science. Information on writing resumes, contacting sites offering internships, and career development is available.

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) (http://www.sacnas.org/http://www.sacnas.org/) SACNAS is a diverse society with a vested interest in promoting opportunities in graduate science education for Chicano/Latino, Native American, and other students. Its members include science professors, industry scientists, K-12 teachers, and students.

Southern Regional Education Board (Compact for Faculty Diversity) (http://www.sreb.org/) SREB collects, compiles, and analyzes data on key education issues with a focus toward developing long-range goals and educational policy. Contains information on policy and best practice methodology. Also, supports a program for out-of-state students to receive in-state tuition if their state schools do not offer the desired degree program of study.

Student.com (http://www.student.com/) This site offers information on college life for students in an interactive format.

U.S. News & World Report Education Rankings Website (http://www.usnews.com/usnewws/eduhttp://www.usnews.com/usnewws/edu/) This site contains information on colleges, graduate schools, campus diversity, graduate programs, etc.

Most (if not all) requests for funding or grant submission must go through USC's Sponsored Awards Management (SAM) (http://sam.research.sc.edu/). Please be sure to contact them before you submit anything!

Community of Science (COS) (http://www.cos.org/) Do not let the name mislead you, COS is the most comprehensive searchable database for funding opportunities in any and all disciplines. To use the system, you will need to set up a FREE user account. The database is updated daily and includes over 18,000 records from public and private sources. Tips: use the "Main Search" page. Type a keyword under "All Fields" or select topics under "Keywords". Under "Requirements", select graduate student. Under funding type, select one of the following: Research, Training/Scholarship/Fellowship, Travel, Artistic pursuit, or Dissertation/Thesis.

FastWEB.com (http://www.fastWEB.com/) FastWEB.com offers a free internet scholarship search service, and posts an extensive college directory of more than 4,000 schools, with information on admissions, financial aid and general information. The site also provides prospective students with easy-to-find information from national experts on admissions, financial aid, money management, career planning, jobs and life after college, and free tools, such as calendars, e-mail and cost calculators to help students succeed in school.

FinAid! http://www.finaid.org/ This site offers an annotated collection of information about student financial aid. It also provides students with a comprehensive list of other scholarship search engines, such as Peterson's CollegeQuest and the College Board's Scholarship Fund Finder. For information on Biology and Engineering funding opportunities, visit http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/majors.phtml#biology.