Graduate Student Resources
Teaching & Learning Innovation (TLI) collaborates with campus partners to support the success of graduate students, professional students, and postdoctoral scholars at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This page brings together teaching, research, mentoring, funding, campus, and community resources in one place.
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- Teaching Resources
- Research, Mentorship, and Funding
- Campus Community Resources
- Knoxville Community Resources
Teaching Resources
Explore programs and opportunities that support graduate students as teachers and future faculty.
Explore UT CIRTL
Access local CIRTL events and teaching development opportunities for graduate students.
Learn about Developing Future Faculty
Build teaching skills and prepare for future faculty roles through training and partnership opportunities.
Join the Best Practices in Teaching Program
Discuss teaching strategies and classroom experiences with faculty and peers across the university.
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Research, Mentorship, and Funding
Find support for research planning, scholarly development, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
Explore ORIED research resources
Discover tools, services, and opportunities from the Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development.
Learn how to begin the IRB process
Find guidance for research involving human subjects and understand next steps for review.
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Campus Community Resources
Connect with university programs, spaces, and services that support graduate student success.
Learn about the Three Minute Thesis competition
Develop your research communication skills through this campus-wide presentation competition.
Explore GPSPD professional development resources
Build career skills, mentoring connections, and professional pathways through cross-campus support.
Access UT graduate student resources
Browse university services and support available to graduate and professional students.
Explore resources for international graduate students
Find support designed for international graduate students at UT Knoxville.
Use UT Libraries graduate student resources
Learn about library services, research help, and reservable spaces for teaching and scholarship.
Connect with the Graduate Student Senate
Learn how graduate and professional students are represented and supported across campus.
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Knoxville Community Resources
Explore local organizations and city resources that can help you connect with the Knoxville community.
Explore Visit Knoxville
Discover local events, attractions, arts, food, and outdoor activities in Knoxville.
Visit the City of Knoxville website
Find city services, events, and local information for residents.
Explore the Arts & Culture Alliance
Connect with Knoxville’s arts organizations, artists, and cultural opportunities.
Need Help Finding a Resource?
If you have questions about teaching development opportunities for graduate students, please contact Teaching & Learning Innovation.