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Succeed as a Student and Secure a Career in Academia

Events & Programs / Graduate Programs

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

May 30–31, 2025
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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

March–June
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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.

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

Ideas in Action: Entrepreneurship Graduate Papers Workshop

March 22, 2025
Arlington, VA
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Ideas in Action: Entrepreneurship Graduate Papers Workshop

Arlington, VA · Event date: March 22, 2025 · Event time:9:00 AM–7:00 PM ET

Overview

The Institute for Humane Studies is pleased to invite graduate students to apply for participation in a papers workshop focused on entrepreneurship and related topics. This program offers participants the opportunity to refine their research with feedback from leading faculty advisors and expand their academic networks.

If you are interested in participating, please submit your CV and an abstract or working paper on an entrepreneurship-related topic, along with a brief description of the areas where you would like to receive feedback. We are looking for research that is in progress and could benefit from expert insight and constructive critique.

Faculty Advisers

  • Maria Minniti is a professor and the L. Bantle Chair of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy at Syracuse University. She is also the director of the Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society (IES).

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Friday, March 21

6:30 PM | Optional Welcome Dinner

Saturday, March 22

9:00 AM | Breakfast and Opening Remarks

9:30 AM | Paper Review Session 1

10:15 AM | Paper Review Session 2

10:00 AM | Break

11:15 AM | Paper Review Session 3

12:00 PM | Lunch

1:15 PM | Paper Review Session 4

2:00 PM | Paper Review Session 5

2:45 PM | Break

3:00 PM | Paper Review Session 6

3:45 PM | Open Discussion and Q&A

5:00 PM | Off-Site Dinner and Reception

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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Here is the timeline for our application process:

  1. Apply for a position 
  2. An HR team member will review your application submission  
  3. If selected for consideration, you will speak with a recruiter 
  4. If your experience and skills match the role, you will interview with the hiring manager
  5. If you are a potential fit for the position, you will interview with additional staff members
  6. If you are the candidate chosen, we will extend a job offer

 

All candidates will be notified regarding the status of their application within two to three weeks of submission. As new positions often become available, we encourage you to visit our site frequently for additional opportunities that align with your interests and skills.