Dissertation Boost Camp

Dissertation Boost Camp has strict parameters for participation; participants are selected through an application process. Before applying, please think ahead to boost camp week and decide whether you can meet the following expectations:

• Devote four full days (9:00am to 4:30pm) to the program. Some components of the program take place asynchronously; there is therefore some flexibility in the schedule to accommodate childcare responsibilities, medical appointments, etc. See the Spring 2021 Dissertation Boot Camp Schedule (pdf) to get a better idea of what the week will look like.
• Show up each day ready to write.
• Participate in short, skill-building workshops. 
• If you have lab responsibilities, you will need to find coverage for the week. 
• Follow the guidelines provided by staff and/or the group. 
• You should set concrete goals for the program. We recommend that you meet with your supervisor to discuss your goals.
• Gather all of the materials you will need to write productively (articles, data, previous drafts with comments, research notes, etc.).