If you are a Ph.D. student and have an idea you’d like to share with the broader intellectual community, you may want to apply for funding to create a student-led colloquium or symposium. The Graduate School Dean’s Office supports a number of initiatives and programs for graduate students and faculty through the:
- Dean’s Colloquia Fund for graduate student-led seminars.
- Dean’s Symposia Fund for on-campus conferences organized by graduate students.
Additionally, you can get funding to connect with others for:
For any questions about Colloquia or Symposia funding, please contact Dean Sarah Insley.
Colloquia
The Graduate School established the Dean’s Fund for Research Workshops, Seminars and Colloquia to encourage ongoing dialogues among students and faculty regarding their scholarship and research.
Some focus on a particular field of study; others address the intersection of multiple disciplines and provide a forum for scholars who might otherwise never interact. The Dean’s Fund currently supports more than 30 student colloquia, many of which renew their funding annually and are an integral part of Yale’s intellectual life. You are welcome to participate in an existing colloquium or create a new one. Organizing a workshop, seminar, or colloquium provides practical experience in developing and administering academic series and events.
To qualify for support, student-organized research workshops, seminars, and colloquia must hold at least four meetings per term. Please note that reading groups and departmental activities formally related to degree requirements cannot be supported by the Dean’s Fund.
Notice: The maximum honorarium for a non-Yale speaker is $200.
Deadlines:
- Fall Term Award Deadline: September 15 (up to $500)
- Spring Term Award Deadline: January 15 (up to $500)
- Academic Year Award Deadline: September 15 (up to $1,000)
To apply, please fill out the online application at http://gsas.yale.edu/deans-fund-research-workshops-seminars-colloquia. Applicants should also have a recommendation letter from their faculty adviser/sponsor sent to GSASadministrativedean@yale.edu.
Note: If you are proposing a new series to be supported by the Dean’s Fund, your DGS needs to send an email to Dean Insley at GSASadministrativedean@yale.edu, evaluating the merits of the proposal and detailing the planned involvement of faculty members.
Symposia
The Graduate School established the Dean’s Fund for Student-Organized Symposia to support graduate students who wish to plan and conduct academic conferences in their fields of study.
By running a symposium, you will forge connections with peers at Yale and other institutions and gain valuable practical experience in developing and administering an academic event.
The Graduate School offers grants of up to $1,000 for student-organized symposia.
Notice: The maximum honorarium for a non-Yale speaker is $200.
Award Deadlines:
- For symposia occurring in the fall term: September 15
- For symposia occurring in the spring term: January 15
To apply, please fill out the online application at http://gsas.yale.edu/deans-fund-research-workshops-seminars-colloquia. Applicants should also have a recommendation letter from their faculty adviser/sponsor sent to GSASadministrativedean@yale.edu.
Note: If you are proposing a new symposium to be supported by the Dean’s Fund, your DGS needs to send an email to Dean Insley at GSASadministrativedean@yale.edu, evaluating the merits of the proposed event and any planned involvement of faculty members in the department.
