The UC Merced Graduate Division is dedicated to empowering diverse graduate and postdoctoral scholars to pioneer innovations, drive global impact, and inspire leadership through transformative research.
Mission
The UC Merced Graduate Division is dedicated to fostering excellence and driving innovations in graduate education and postdoctoral training. We empower scholars to pursue groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary collaborations that impact our global society. Our mission is to inspire a diverse community of thinkers and leaders who will shape the future of their fields and enrich the lives of others.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equity, recognizing that varied perspectives fuel innovative solutions to complex challenges. Our comprehensive support spans the entire academic journey, from admissions through degree completion and beyond, inspiring graduate and postdoctoral scholars to reach their full potential.
We aim to inspire a new generation of scholars who will make lasting impacts in academia, industry, and society. Our ultimate goal is to empower UC Merced's graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to innovate with purpose, to generate lasting impact, and to inspire through discovery, leadership, and service.
Who We Are
Graduate Division works to serve the graduate student body and the postdoctoral community at UC Merced from their first day on campus through completion and beyond.
Explore these pages, call, email, or come visit in person for more information on our academic programs, cutting-edge research, excellent funding opportunities, inclusive community, and extensive professional development programming.
To request more information, please fill out the Inquiry Form.
Contact us by email
Prospective Students & Application Support: grad@ucmerced.edu
Academic Services: gradservices@ucmerced.edu
Graduate Student Support Funding: gradfunding@ucmerced.edu
