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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 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 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.

Social Trust: A Graduate Papers Workshop

June 6, 2025
Toledo, OH
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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

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 Political Economy of Emerging Tech: A Graduate Papers Workshop

July 25, 2025
Richmond, VA
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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

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.

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.