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 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 closed May 19, 2025.
IHS hosts a variety of graduate research workshops where students from across the social sciences and humanities can workshop their research in preparation for presentation and publication.
Trade and Industrial Policy: A Graduate Papers Workshop
San Diego, CA · Event date: June 6, 2025 · Event time:9:00 AM–7:00 PM PT
Overview
The Institute for Humane Studies is pleased to invite graduate students to apply for participation in a papers workshop focused on trade and industrial policy. 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 a topic related to trade and industrial policy, 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. The IHS will provide participants with travel stipends, accommodations, and a $200 honoraria for their time and efforts
Faculty Advisers
- Jack Zhang, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Kansas
- Lei Guang, So Family Executive Director, 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego
Schedule
*All times are listed in Pacific Time
Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:30 PM | Optional Welcome Dinner – Location TBD
Friday, June 6, 2025
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
Social Trust: A Graduate Papers Workshop
Toledo, OH · Event date: June 6, 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 social trust 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 a topic related to social trust, 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. The IHS will provide participants with travel stipends, accommodations, and a $200 honoraria for their time and efforts.
Faculty Advisers
- Kevin Vallier, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toledo
- Christian Bjørnskov, Professor of Economics at Aarhus University
Schedule
*All times are listed in Eastern Time
Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:30 PM | Optional Welcome Dinner – Location TBD
Friday, June 6, 2025
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
The Ethics and Governance of Markets and Innovation: A Graduate Papers Workshop
Zoom · Event date: July 17, 2025 · Event time:9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET
Overview
The Institute for Humane Studies is pleased to invite graduate students to apply for participation in a research workshop focused on topics related to the ethics and governance of markets and innovation. 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 a topic related to political philosophy or ethics, 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. IHS will provide participants with a $200 honoraria for their time and efforts.
Faculty Advisers
- Jessica Flanigan, Professor at University of Richmond
- Christopher Freiman, Professor at West Virginia University
Schedule
*All times are listed in Eastern Time
Thursday, July 17, 2025
9:00 AM | Welcome and Introductions
9:15 AM | Paper Review Session 1
10:00 AM | Paper Review Session 2
10:45 AM | Break
11:00 AM | Paper Review Session 3
11:45 AM | Paper Review Session 4
12:30 PM | Lunch Break
1:30 PM | Paper Review Session 5
2:15 PM | Paper Review Session 6
3:00 PM | Break
3:15 PM | Paper Review Session 7
4:00 PM | Paper Review Session 8
4:45 PM | Closing Remarks
The Political Economy of Emerging Tech: A Graduate Papers Workshop
Richmond, VA · Event date: July 25, 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 topics related to the political economy of emerging technologies. 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 a topic related to emerging tech, 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. The IHS will provide participants with travel stipends, accommodations, and a $200 honoraria for their time and efforts
Faculty Advisers
- Christopher Whyte, Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University
Schedule
*All times are listed in Eastern Time
Thursday, July 24, 2025
6:30 PM | Optional Welcome Dinner – Location TBD
Friday, July 25, 2025
9:00 AM | Breakfast and Opening Remarks
9:30 AM | Paper Review Session 1
10:15 AM | Paper Review Session 2
11:00 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
6:00 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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