There is no such thing as knowing too many languages! As someone who began to communicate in English on a daily basis only as a young adult and who learned ancient languages through English (a language that was not my own), I can say that I still live through the pleasures and anxieties that […]
Proposal Writing Advice
Proposal Writing Advice
On Fieldwork & Funding – Part Two (Advice from the Archives)
Advice from the Archives Series Note: Occasionally, we dig into the archives to uncover a post we feel holds relevant and timely information worthy of a repost. If you are interested in learning more about research grants and fellowships to support your graduate study, be sure to visit the GradFund Knowledgebase. Success Stories Series Editor’s Note: This post […]
On Fieldwork & Funding – Part One (Advice from the Archives)
Advice from the Archives Series Note: Occasionally, we dig into the archives to uncover a post we feel holds relevant and timely information worthy of a repost. If you are interested in learning more about research grants and fellowships to support your graduate study, be sure to visit the GradFund Knowledgebase. Success Stories Series Editor’s Note: This post […]
First Steps in Revising (Advice from the Archives)
Advice from the Archives Series Note: Occasionally, we dig into the archives to uncover a post we feel holds relevant and timely information worthy of a repost. If you are interested in learning more about research grants and fellowships to support your graduate study, be sure to visit the GradFund Knowledgebase. One of the most important practices in […]
The Reviewer’s Perspective: What You Should Know As You Write Your Application
I recently had the opportunity to serve as a peer reviewer for a national fellowship competition. It was an interesting and even enjoyable experience and in this post, I would like to share with you some of the things that I learned while serving as a reviewer. Every review process is different and there […]
The Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Program: Strategies for Writing a Competitive Application
The Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Program is a unique opportunity to apply to spend two years working with a public or private organization committed to advancing the public good and to hiring recent humanities PhDs. Dr. John Paul Christy, Program Director for Public Programs at the ACLS, recently visited campus to talk about the program and […]
Signposting for Success: Writing Tips for Funding Applications
No one likes being lost. Whether it’s looking for a classroom in a new building, visiting your great aunt in Pittsburgh for the first time, or trying to track down the fabled secret bowling alley in the basement of Loree Hall on Douglass Campus. After enough time searching, anyone is bound to get frustrated and […]
Three Common Pitfalls when Writing Abstracts
Abstracts are a challenging but important part of any fellowship application. The abstract is often the first (or one of the first) components of your application that the reviewer sees. Therefore, it is important to use the abstract to give the reviewer the best overall impression of your application. The length of the abstract can […]
Kill Your Darlings! Why You Should Feel Good About Deleting Your Work
Irrelevant. Unnecessary. Redundant. Delete. If you’re a writer and you’ve asked someone to review your work, you may have heard these words or seen them scribbled beside selected sentences and paragraphs of your draft. No matter how tactfully they are communicated, these kinds of comments can still feel like a slap in the face—especially if […]
Ideas for Expanding the Reach of Your Research
Many fellowships and grants require you to explain your commitment to “diversity” or “outreach,” whether this is through your research or extracurricular activities. It can be difficult to think of ways to engage with the community and to do so meaningfully, but there are opportunities out there. This blog post will provide some tips on […]