University of Georgia

The Student Success & Well-Being Grants allocation is a funding mechanism that serves the overall goal of promoting increased graduate enrollment and degree completion. By offering seed funding for pilot programs, the Graduate School hopes to encourage the development and implementation of innovative, impactful, and sustainable initiatives promoting graduate student success and well-being.

Please see the RFP for AY2026 – 2027 Grants

Priority Funded Initiatives Focusing on Professional Development & Network
  • Speaker Series featuring alumni / noted faculty / industry-NGO representatives
  • Poster presentations / opportunities for students to present research
  • Science Communication / Scientific Writing / Designing research posters
  • Research software workshop
  • Creative short talks on any topic to practice public speaking
Priority Funded Initiatives Focusing on Well-Being and Community Building
  • Yoga class
  • Providing art supplies or terrarium kits for an established Well-Being Hub
  • Ramsey Challenge Course
  • “Screen on the Green” outdoor movie night
Priority Funded Initiatives Focusing on Faculty
  • Best practices for online teaching
  • Mental health of graduate students
  • Mentoring graduate students

“One of the most important outcomes of the Student Success & Well-Being Grant was the strengthening of our graduate student community. We have seen more interaction among students across research groups and increased participation in departmental activities.” – Dr. Silvia Moreno, Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Cellular Biology (2025 – 2026 Awardee)

View photos from the 2025-2026 grants (pdf)

For more information about these grants, please contact Dr. Lisa Sperling, Director, Student Success & Well-Being, at sperling@uga.edu.

 
 
 

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