Succeed as a Student and Secure a Career in Academia
Succeed as a Student and Secure a Career in Academia
Graduate Career Support Events
No matter where you are in your graduate school journey, IHS can help you set yourself up for success in graduate school and on the academic job market.
IHS hosts a series of online graduate research conferences where students from across the social sciences and humanities can present their most recent work to esteemed faculty and peers.
2025 Summer Graduate Conference
Zoom · Event date: May 30–31, 2025
Overview
Present your research online and get feedback from faculty at the annual IHS Summer Graduate Conference. IHS hosts a series of online graduate research conferences where students from across the humanities can present their most recent work to esteemed faculty and peers. The program is free to attend online. IHS offers a $100 honorarium to help students attend the conference. Faculty members include Drs. Theo Christov, Darwyyn Deyo, Chris Freiman, Vincent Geloso, Fabio Rojas, and Paula Ganga.
Applications for the conference close May 16, 2025.
IHS hosts online graduate research workshops where students from across the social sciences and humanities can workshop their research in preparation for presentation and publication.
Justice Reimagined: A Graduate Workshop Series
Zoom · Event date: March–June · Event time:12:00–2:00 PM ET
Overview
The Institute for Humane Studies, in partnership with Arnold Ventures, is offering a unique, multipart workshop series for graduate students focused on criminal justice reform. This program offers participants the opportunity to refine their research with feedback from leading faculty advisors, expand their academic networks, and gain insights into publishing.
Participants will also have the opportunity to convene together at an in-person summit, with details to be determined based on group availability. In addition to providing a stipend to offset travel expenses for the in-person event, IHS will provide a $200 honorarium for full participation in the online series.
Sessions
- Monday, March 3
- Monday, March 17
- Monday, March 31
- Monday, April 14
- Monday, April 28
- Monday, May 12
- Wednesday, May 28
- Monday, June 9
Experience an Enlightening Summer Through Our Junior Fellowship
Our Junior Fellowship provides an exclusive opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary discussions and collaborate with top graduate students working to advance the ideas shaping the world.
The Junior Fellowship Offers:
01.
Engaging Activities
Experience two weekends of collaboration and in-depth conversation with other passionate scholars in the liberal tradition.
02.
Research Feedback and Faculty Guidance
Present your work to faculty and peers for feedback, personalized advice, and discussion—and hear lectures from the experts!
03.
Networking Opportunities
Expand your network and enrich your research by meeting scholars at social events and meals.
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