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Crafting Effective Research and Personal Statements for Humanities & Social Science Fellowships

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Training/Workshop Grants and Fellowship GSAS Humanities GSAS Social Sciences Professional Communication Writing

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 4:00 PM –

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 5:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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Applying for a fellowship in the humanities or social sciences? This two-part series will give you the tools to present yourself as a compelling scholar doing impactful research. You’ll develop strategies for writing about yourself and for presenting your project to a non-specialist audience. Join us to build your skills in these critical genres and get one step closer to securing funds to support your research. 

Research Statements and Proposals (Wed, 9/24): We’ll explore how to tell the story of your research and communicate its impact. ​​​​​​

Personal Statements (Wed, 10/1): We'll work to build a sincere, compelling narrative around your personal and professional experiences to help you stand out as an exceptional candidate.

Intended audience: GSAS and professional school students in the humanities and social sciences.

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Thu, Sep 24, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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Crafting Effective Research and Personal Statements for Humanities & Social Science Fellowships Part 1

Applying for a fellowship in the humanities or social sciences? This two-part series will give you the tools to present yourself as a compelling scholar doing impactful research. You’ll develop strategies for writing about yourself and for presenting your project to a non-specialist audience. Join us to build your skills in these critical genres and get one step closer to securing funds to support your research. 

Research Statements and Proposals (Wed, 9/24): We’ll explore how to tell the story of your research and communicate its impact. ​​​​​​

Personal Statements (Wed, 10/1): We'll work to build a sincere, compelling narrative around your personal and professional experiences to help you stand out as an exceptional candidate.

Intended audience: GSAS and professional school students in the humanities and social sciences.

Register
Thu, Oct 01, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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Crafting Effective Research and Personal Statements for Humanities & Social Science Fellowships Part 2

Applying for a fellowship in the humanities or social sciences? This two-part series will give you the tools to present yourself as a compelling scholar doing impactful research. You’ll develop strategies for writing about yourself and for presenting your project to a non-specialist audience. Join us to build your skills in these critical genres and get one step closer to securing funds to support your research. 

Research Statements and Proposals (Wed, 9/24): We’ll explore how to tell the story of your research and communicate its impact. ​​​​​​

Personal Statements (Wed, 10/1): We'll work to build a sincere, compelling narrative around your personal and professional experiences to help you stand out as an exceptional candidate.

Intended audience: GSAS and professional school students in the humanities and social sciences.

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