Dissertation Writing Institute and Dissertation Writing Intensive: Applications Open
APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2023 DISSERTATION WRITING INSTITUTE AND DISSERTATION WRITING INTENSIVE ARE NOW OPEN
Apply NowThe application closes July 5, 2023 at 5pm ET. If you have questions about any of our programs, please email us [phdwrite@bu.edu]
Dissertation Writing Institute
July 24-27, 10am-3pm, Kilachand Life Sciences Center, Room 101
A special program for new dissertation writers, this four-day in-person intensive program will equip you with essential keys to succeed in the dissertation stage and beyond! Each day, you will attend skill building, professional development workshops facilitated by staff from Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs. Workshop topics will include:
- Planning for the semester and writing
- Goal setting for writing
Each day will consist of morning workshops followed by structured time to implement the new strategies you’ve learned and receive peer feedback. There will be a 30 minute lunch break as well as shorter breaks throughout the day.
ELIGIBILITY
You must be a BU PhD candidate (i.e. have completed all coursework and qualifying exams) and be actively writing either your dissertation prospectus/proposal or your first dissertation chapter. We encourage candidates who are primarily engaged in fieldwork or data collection to apply at a later time.
APPLICATION
The application closes July 5, 2023 at 5pm ET. The application will ask you to:
- briefly describe your dissertation topic
- describe your learning goals for the four day Institute
- commit to attending the entirety of the Institute (July 24-27, 10am-3pm. No coming and going)
Dissertation Writing Intensive
July 31-August 3, 10am-2pm, Kilachand Life Sciences Center, Room 101
Are you hoping to complete a meaningful chunk of dissertation writing before the summer months? Our four-day Dissertation Writing Retreat provides focused writing time and a community of like-minded peers. The program provides a high level of structure and accountability, and participants should expect to write four hours every day. During the program, participants benefit from one-on-one consultations with ERC Writing Fellows.
ELIGIBILITY
You must be a doctoral candidate (i.e. have completed all coursework and qualifying exams) and be actively engaged in the writing phase of your dissertation or dissertation prospectus.
APPLICATION
The application will ask you to:
- briefly describe your dissertation topic
- identify specific, attainable writing goals for the period of the Retreat
- commit to attending the entirety of the retreat (no coming and going)