SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program

UPDATE: Interested in serving as a mentor or participating as a mentee? If you missed the live discussion with additional details about the DSP Mentoring Circles initiative, the recording is now available. Contact DSP program specialist [email protected] for the link. Applications are due Friday, May 29!

DSP program graduates and current DSP scholars are invited to a special virtual meeting to introduce the new DSP Mentoring Circles initiative - a pilot professional development opportunity connecting program alumni and current scholars. Join the info session on May 27 at 1 p.m. Eastern. Details and registration info can be found at https://mailchi.mp/sreb/dsp-announcements-may2026

Higher Ed Virtual Career Fair opportunity!

📣 Calling all job seekers! Don’t miss the HERC Jobs Higher Ed Virtual Career Fair—your gateway to exciting opportunities at leading institutions in higher education. Connect with recruiters, discover open roles, and advance your career. 📆 June 17 – Save your free spot today! https://bit.ly/4oGEzTK

DSP Program Graduates/Alumni: You are invited to join Dr. Tiffany Harrison and DSP program staff TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 19 at Noon Eastern to continue our Alumni Brainstorm discussion on DSP operations and activities in the current higher education environment and how program graduates can: engage with us to help boost recruiting at the Institute, participate in our mentoring initiative, and how DSP can support you professionally. Please contact Veronica Johnson at [email protected] to request link to register.

SREB Program Alumni: DSP is gearing up for the 2026 Institute on Teaching and Mentoring, Oct. 29-Nov.1 in Arlington, Va. This year, we’re expanding our recruiting program to include industry and corporate partners. We’re looking for alumni who have built careers inside and outside academia to serve as Alumni Institute Ambassadors by introducing us to the right contacts at your affiliated companies and organizations. Join us at the next virtual alumni brainstorm session on Tuesday, May 19 at Noon Eastern for more information. For details and registration info visit: https://mailchi.mp/sreb/dsp-announcements-may2026 Please direct questions to Institute Coordinator Robert Puckett at [email protected].

Attention SREB alumni: DSP is looking for a group of 30-40 dedicated volunteers to review and score applications for two of our signature initiatives: the 2026 DSP Fellowship and the 2026 Bob Belle Service Grant Awards. The review period will begin in mid-April. For further details and information, email [email protected].

UPDATE: The DSP Fellowship Application Deadline has been extended to Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern!

The SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program provides support for students, including financial assistance, research funding, networking and recruiting opportunities. See if you qualify and apply! https://www.sreb.org/form/am-i-eligible-apply

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY! Are you a student seeking funding for studies? Graduates of the SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program share how the is "more than a check and a handshake." See if you qualify and apply by 3/31. https://www.sreb.org/form/am-i-eligible-apply