Summer 2026 Workshops

Scroll down for a complete list of our Summer 2026 workshops. We can't wait to see you soon! 

For all of the events below, attendance fulfills part of the requirement for receiving a Graduate School fellowship or travel funding. To receive credit, please record your attendance in the “Professional Development Events” tab here.

Tips for Finding Grants and Fellowships 

Register for Finding Grants and Fellowships Workshop Here

Date and Time: Thursday, June 25, 12PM noon (Hybrid)

Hosted by Research, Instruction, and Outreach Librarians Brian Quinn and Tom Rohrig

This workshop will help relieve your financial burden by showing you where and how to find funding to cover the costs that come with being a graduate student. We'll take a quick dive into databases and search strategies that will help you find the money you need to be successful. This includes special resources for finding funding for international students. 

RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, noon 

Location: Online (See confirmation email for Zoom link.) and In-Person (The Graduate Center, Third Floor of Weeks Hall) 

Tips for Writing Grant and Fellowship Proposals

Register for Writing Grant and Fellowship Proposal Workshop Here

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 8, 1PM (Hybrid)

Hosted by Caroline Hetherington, PhD, GWC Professional Consultant

This workshop will provide practical strategies for crafting compelling grant and fellowship proposals, from articulating clear research goals to aligning with funding priorities. Participants will learn how to develop persuasive narratives, structure proposals effectively, and avoid common pitfalls that weaken applications. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with tools to strengthen their proposals.

RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, July 7, 1PM 

Location: Online (See confirmation email for Zoom link.) and In-Person (The Graduate Center, Third Floor of Weeks Hall) 

Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism

Register for Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop Here

Date and Time: Thursday, July 23, 11AM (Hybrid)

Hosted by Tom Erdmann, PhD, GWC Professional Consultant

This workshop will provide practical strategies for avoiding plagiarism by engaging responsibly with sources and developing an original scholarly voice. Participants will learn how to paraphrase effectively, integrate and cite sources accurately, and navigate disciplinary expectations for ethical source use.

RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 11AM 

Location: Online (See confirmation email for Zoom link.) and In-Person (The Graduate Center, Third Floor of Weeks Hall) 

In-class workshops

Would you like to schedule an in-class workshop for a course you are teaching? Learn more about the in-class workshops and orientations available for graduate students through the Graduate Writing Center. You can also request orientations for undergraduate students through the Undergraduate Writing Center.