Fall 2026 Workshops
Funding Your Graduate Education: Database Search
Intro Meetings provide an introduction to OGFA and external funding for your graduate education, including how to navigate funding databases to identify fellowships and awards.
- September 16, 2 pm - Register here
- October 15, 11 am - Register here
- November 17, 10 am - Register here
Info Session: Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship
September 8, 10 am (Zoom) - Register Here
The Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship supports the early stages of dissertation research in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The award provides $52,000 in stipend and research funding and emphasizes innovative approaches to scholarship. In this info session, participants will learn about the application process and key elements of a competitive submission.
Getting Started with the Fellowship and Grant Application Process
September 15, 11 am (Zoom) - Register Here
Successful fellowship and grant applications require an intentional and organized approach. This workshop will guide students through breaking down an application, building a realistic a timeline, and understanding common application components such as letters of recommendation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to help launch their application process with confidence.
Letters of Recommendation for Fellowship and Grant Applications
September 23, 11 am (Zoom) - Register Here
Letters of recommendation play an important role in the fellowship/grant process, providing key information about the applicant’s qualifications and abilities. In this workshop, we’ll consider the role of letters, how to strategize recommenders, and how to help your recommenders provide strong letters.
Developing and Communicating Scholarly Identity
October 1, 10 am (Zoom) - Register Here
Applying for fellowships and grants requires communicating who you are, what you do, and why it matters. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to create and present your scholarly or professional identity, including your broader impacts and values, and how to link that identity to funding applications.
Communicating Significance in Fellowship and Grant Applications
October 6, 10 am (Zoom) - Register Here
Explaining your research to a broad audience of fellowship reviewers can be challenging. In this interactive workshop, we will practice pitching the significance of your research and refining the answer to the elusive “so-what” question.
Preparing CVs and Resumes for Fellowship and Grant Applications
October 14, 12 pm (In-person, HSF 3008) - Register Here
CVs and Resumes play vital roles in the fellowships and awards application process. Join OGFA and the Career Center for an interactive, in-person workshop on preparing high-impact CVs and Resumes!
AI and Graduate Fellowship and Grants
November 5, 2 pm (Zoom) - Register Here
With the ever-increasing impact of generative AI, this workshop will review FSU and funding agency policies regarding the use of AI in fellowship and grant applications. We’ll also consider where and how AI may be useful in the application process.