Graduate Student Interest Group Grant Overview

This grant program funds graduate student interest groups that explore topics that the intersection of science and society. Groups are open to all graduate students at Columbia University and activities can take many forms, including book discussions, writing and editing workshops, guest speakers, media projects, or field trips. See the call for applications for more details.

Applications for the 2026 Graduate Student Interest Group Funding are due October 5, 2026.

2025 Awardees

Recipient

Description

  • Student group exploring China's technoscientific transformations.
  • Activities include book discussions and author visits, student presentations, and community building. 

Recipients

Description

  • Considers the intersecting understandings, uses, and perspectives of land.
  • Activities include book discussions, teach-in event, and a film screening.