In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Keelin Burke to unravel the intricacies of applying for short-term fellowships at the Newberry Library. Designed especially for graduate students, Dr. Burke shares her expert tips on crafting a compelling application, what makes an applicant stand out, and the key elements that selection committees focus on. Whether you're preparing your first application or seeking to enhance your technique, this episode is a goldmine of practical advice and strategic insights. Tune in to learn from Dr. Burke's wealth of experience and give yourself a competitive edge in your next academic endeavor.

For more information, visit the Newberry Library: https://www.newberry.org/research/fellowships/how-to-apply

In this episode, Guillermo engages in a discussion with Dr. Paul Ziche, the director of the Descartes Centre at Utrecht University. Dr. Ziche explains the mission of the center and provides valuable suggestions for graduate students interested in applying for fellowships. If you're interested in further exploring this institution, reach out to Dr. Ziche or Ariane den Daas.

In this episode, Mitchell Simpson, a Ph.D. student in English at the University of Arkansas, explains how conferences work. Mitchell offers valuable tips such as preparing abstracts, looking for CFP, and writing strategies. Moreover, Mitchell explains why academic conferences serve you to explore ideas related to your research.

In this episode, Jesse Greenhill, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Arkansas, discusses how to unstuck your writing. Besides likening a dissertation to a blueprint and a relationship, Jesse offers some suggestions on generating content.

Doing a non-traditional dissertation does not mean you cannot publish an academic article. In this episode, Gracie Bain, Ph.D. candidate, offers some suggestions for graduate students on publishing their first academic article. She mentions how staying encouraged after feedback and journal rejections. Most importantly, she talks about having accountability partners who help you.

In this episode, Gracie Bain, a Ph.D. candidate in English, discusses her research and explains why podcasts are a good option for graduate students as a non-traditional dissertation option. 

Skye Oliver is a Ph.D. candidate in English at the University of Arkansas. We discussed how to prepare yourself before taking the comps. Sky offers the following tips for succeeding:

1. Talk to your committee.

2. Gather as many experiences as possible.

3. Finding people that support you.

4. Resting before it happens.

She also mentions how to serve and campus and how to turn a final paper into a publishable article.

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