Learn how to publish scholarly work, from finding and evaluating a publisher to negotiating the publication contract and navigating copyright with Martha Stuit (Scholarly Communication Librarian, UC Santa Cruz Library). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Publishing Scholarly Works, Copyright" is co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute as part of our 2020-2021 PhD+ […]

Learn about locating fellowship opportunities, framing your research for different funding organizations, and acquiring grants with Nathaniel Deutsch, Irena Polić, Saskia Nauenberg Dunkell (The Humanities Institute), Holly Unruh (Arts Research Institute), and Matthew Tedford. We’ll share advice about different types of awards and strategies for making your proposal stand out. Bring your ideas and questions for […]

Learn about warmups, crafting your talk, audience engagement, and presenting online using Zoom with the owner and coach of Activate to Captivate, Bri McWhorter. The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Public Speaking" is co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute as part of our 2020-2021 PhD+ series. Workshops presented by the Division of Graduate […]

Not sure how to begin your dissertation work? Having a hard time fitting writing in amidst other obligations? Stuck in the middle of your process? Huh, what process? 8th-year PhD candidate struggling to finish? In this interactive workshop, PhD students at all stages will have the opportunity to anonymously submit questions and concerns about the […]

Learn about the publishing process, including book proposals, pitches, meeting with editors, and contracts. University of California Press (UC Press) is one of the most forward-thinking scholarly publishers, committed to influencing public discourse and challenging the status quo. At a time of dramatic change for scholarship and publishing, UC Press collaborates with faculty, librarians, authors, and […]

Learn about locating fellowship opportunities, framing your research for different funding organizations, and acquiring grants with Nathaniel Deutsch, Irena Polić, Suraiya Jetha (The Humanities Institute) and Kelly Anne Brown (Associate Director at University of California Humanities Research Institute). We’ll share advice about different types of awards and strategies for making your proposal stand out. Bring your ideas and […]

Event Photos: How different is the structure of your dissertation from the form of your first book? Who are the audiences for your research? How soon after completing the dissertation should you expect to begin drafting and pitching your book proposal? What is the history behind these publishing norms and how did they become what […]

Persuasive Interviewing and Negotiation Tips for Humanities PhDs with Annie Maxfield Excelling in interview settings is a skill that requires thought, practice, and confidence. During this interactive workshop, attendees will practice and refine their interviewing skills by learning persuasive techniques that enhance their storytelling abilities and highlight their key contributions. Annie Maxfield is the associate […]

"Undisciplining Your Research: A Hands-On Workshop to Translate Academic Humanities Research for Multiple Publics" Event Photos: Panelists:  - Sarah Papazoglakis, PhD Candidate, Literature - Kara Hisatake, PhD Candidate, Literature & MLA Public Engagement Fellow About: As doctoral students in the humanities, how do we communicate the importance of our work outside of our disciplines without it […]

Event Photos: This workshop is devoted to developing a fellowship and grant strategy that will assist you in making your research proposals competitive to a wide range of selection committees. We'll discuss how the jargon of field-specific descriptions can affect both the clarity and persuasiveness of funding proposals, and focus instead on teasing out the […]