Workshops

Spring 2026 Workshops

 

 

 

Funding Your Graduate Education: Database Search
Monthly Intro Meetings provide an introduction to OGFA and external funding for your graduate education. These small group meetings assist graduate students with navigating award databases to identify fellowships and awards that are a good "fit" to support their graduate education. All Intro Meetings take place via Zoom.

Communicating Science to Broad Audiences
February 11 | 12 pm, Hybrid (Zoom and HSF Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall) (Register Here)
Offered as professional development for the Spring 2026 Three Minute Thesis competition and open to all students, this workshop focuses on how to communicate scientific research to broad, non-specialist audiences. Participants will learn strategies for clearly and effectively communicating and conveying significance, methodology, and findings using accessible, jargon-free language.

Using Databases to Identify Graduate Funding Opportunities
February 17| 3 pm, Zoom (Register Here)
Identifying well-aligned funding opportunities is the first step in applying for external award support. In this workshop, OGFA will guide students through the use of funding databases to explore external fellowships and grants. We will share practical resources and strategies to help you structure your funding search!

Writing Well: Style, Tone, and Best Practices for Fellowship and Grant Writing
March 10 | 10 am, Zoom (Register Here)
Fellowship and grant applications are a unique genre and can be challenging to write. In this workshop, we’ll discuss best practices for writing funding proposals, focusing on producing clear, concise, and accessible writing. We’ll also consider how to tailor applications for different review audiences.

Info Session: Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship
April 1 | 2 pm, Zoom (Register Here)
The Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship supports the early stages of dissertation research in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The award provides $52,000 in stipend and research funding and emphasizes innovative approaches to scholarship. In this info session, participants will learn about the application process and key elements of a competitive submission.

Getting Started with the Fellowship Application Process
April 14 | 11 am, Zoom (Register Here)
Successful fellowship and grant applications require an intentional and organized approach. This workshop will guide students through breaking down an application, building a realistic a timeline, and understanding common application components such as letters of recommendation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to help launch their application process with confidence.

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