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Succeed as a Student and Secure a Career in Academia

Events & Programs / Graduate Programs

Succeed as a Student and Secure a Career in Academia

Graduate Career Support Events

No matter where you are in your graduate school journey, IHS can help you set yourself up for success in graduate school and on the academic job market.

All Graduate Student Levels

IHS hosts a series of online graduate research conferences where students from across the social sciences and humanities can present their most recent work to esteemed faculty and peers.

2024 Graduate Conferences

Feb. 9–10 & May 31–June 1, 2024
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2024 Graduate Conferences

Zoom · Event date: Feb. 9–10 & May 31–June 1, 2024

Overview

Present your research online and get feedback from faculty at one or both of the annual IHS Graduate Conferences. The program is free to attend online.

Students from across the social sciences and humanities can present their most recent work to esteemed faculty and peers. IHS offers a $100 honorarium to help students attend each conference.

Conferences

  • Winter: February 9–10, 2024
  • Summer: May 31–June 1, 2024

Experience an Enlightening Summer Through Our Junior Fellowship

For nearly 50 years, IHS has gathered the brightest minds to its Summer Seminars. Our Junior Fellowship provides the best and brightest students the exclusive opportunity to engage in those discussions and collaborate with top scholars working to advance the ideas shaping the world. 

Summer Seminars Offer:

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Engaging Activities

Experience a week of collaboration and discussion with other passionate scholars in the liberal tradition.

02.

Research Seminars and Supporting Lectures

Students present their work to faculty and peers for comment and discussion, supplemented by faculty lectures and other discussions.

03.

Breakout Panels and Discussions

Dive deeper into specific topics with breakout panels and discussions designed to tailor the experience to your interests and perspectives.

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Networking Opportunities

Expand your network and enrich your research by meeting scholars at the social events and meals.

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Here is the timeline for our application process:

  1. Apply for a position 
  2. An HR team member will review your application submission  
  3. If selected for consideration, you will speak with a recruiter 
  4. If your experience and skills match the role, you will interview with the hiring manager
  5. If you are a potential fit for the position, you will interview with additional staff members
  6. If you are the candidate chosen, we will extend a job offer

 

All candidates will be notified regarding the status of their application within two to three weeks of submission. As new positions often become available, we encourage you to visit our site frequently for additional opportunities that align with your interests and skills.