Humanities

Are you unsure of what to write about, or even how to find a close focus for your topic? Are you wondering how to frame your project? Are you trying to work on an interdisciplinary topic that crosses traditional boundaries? Choosing a dissertation topic in the humanities can be a stressful process, as you ponder numerous issues within your field and try to anticipate all possible factors affect…

Learn the process for applying for the Fulbright US Student competition to fund your overseas study. This workshop will be led by the Yale Fulbright Officer, Associate Dean Robert Harper-Mangels. You will have the opportunity to ask Dean Harper-Mangels questions about the application process and learn more about how the resources at the Graduate Writing Lab can support your candidacy. Intend…

Come learn about 2026 U.S. Student Fulbright competition. Geared for graduate and professional school students, this presentation will review the application process, and will discuss the priorities of the Fulbright program to help you shape your description of your study plans. We will also review some recent changes to the application. Time will be set aside to answer your Fulbright questions…

Do you find yourself frustrated by procrastination? Feel like there’s no time in your week to focus on writing? Struggle to maintain momentum on a long-term project? This workshop uses evidence-based techniques and digital tools to help you start writing and stay writing. Learn how to take control of your writing practice with hands-on activities, goal-setting strategies, accountability techniq…