Spring 2026 Workshops
Funding Your Graduate Education: Database Search
Our 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.
- Thursday January 29, 11 am (Register Here)
- Thursday February 19, 2 pm (Register Here)
- Wednesday March 25, 2 pm (Register Here)
- Tuesday April 21, 10 am (Register Here)
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 but open to all students, this workshop will focus on how to communicate scientific research to broad, nonspecialist audiences. Particular attention will be given to communicating significance, methodology, and findings in clear and jargon-free language.
Using Databases to Identify Graduate Funding Opportunities
February 17, 3 pm, Zoom (Register Here)
To apply for external funding, you first must identify good-fit funding opportunities. Join OGFA for a workshop on using funding databases to find external fellowships and grants. We’ll provide resources and tips 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 funds the early stages of dissertation research in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The award provides $52,000 in stipend and research funding, and it emphasizes innovative approaches to scholarship. In this info session, we’ll break down the application process and discuss what makes a competitive application for this award.
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. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to break down an application and build a timeline. We’ll also consider common application components, such as letters of recommendation, and provide strategies to help you get started.