Writing Compelling Research and Personal Statements in the Humanities & Social Sciences 2-Part Series

Part 1: Writing Research Statements and Proposals for Fellowships and Grants in the Humanities and Social Sciences: We will discuss the differences between research statements and proposals, think about how to differentiate your research and personal statements, and consider how to tell the story of your research and make the case for its importance to a general audience. Finally, we will evaluate sample prompts and statements so that you can walk away with a clearer idea of how to write effectively in this critical genre of academic writing.

Part 2: Writing Personal Statements for Fellowships and Grants in the Humanities and Social Sciences: We will begin this second session in the series with general best practices for writing compelling personal statements. Then, by exploring real prompts and sample statements, we will discuss how to build a sincere narrative around your personal and professional experiences to help you stand out as an exceptional candidate.   

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

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