Dissertation Writing Camp

If you are working on your dissertation and need to jumpstart your writing, consider applying for the Dissertation Writing Camp.

Eligibility Criteria

Please ensure that you meet the following:

• You have achieved dissertator status
• Your dissertation proposal has been approved
• You have a vision for your overall project as well as for specific chapters
• You have completed the research or data collection that is needed to underpin the writing you will do in camp -You have drafted at least one chapter of your dissertation
• You have your advisor’s approval

How to Apply

The Dissertation Writing Camp application has two components:

• an online application form, submitted by the applicant
• an online advisor endorsement form, submitted by the applicant’s advisor

In order to complete an application, you will need to provide the following information:

• your name, campus ID and email address;
• your dissertation title and a dissertation abstract (not to exceed 250 words);
• information on your dissertation progress and your specific writing goals for camp;
• indication of your motivations for attending camp and specific research/writing topics of interest to you.

If you have questions regarding your eligibility, please contact Dr. Eileen Callahan at the Office of Professional Development at the UW-Madison Graduate School prior to completing this application: gspd@grad.wisc.edu.