The Hesburgh Libraries proudly offers a research and writing program co-sponsored with the University Writing Center. Dissertation & Thesis Camp is a week-long writing retreat that will give participants a chance to focus exclusively on their dissertation/thesis project with few distractions. Dissertation Camp is a five-day commitment, October 17-21, during which your participation is expected between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm.
Coffee, tea, lunch, and snacks are provided.
The application window closes October 9, 2022.
Click here to submit your application.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Jumpstart or move forward in their research and writing process
Work in dedicated spaces in the Hesburgh Library
Consult with their subject librarians
Consult with University Writing Center tutors
Consult with the dissertation editor from the Graduate School
Engage with colleagues and other graduate divisions to learn best practices from peers
Form communities of practice to engage in the camp process after camp's conclusion
Please note:
Camp admission is prioritized to those students who are in the active writing phase, either:
post-proposal defense phase, or
post thesis approval stage
Notification will be given no later than one week before camp
Invitation to register is sent after application review & within two weeks of the camp start
Graduate students not yet in the active thesis or dissertation writing phase are admitted, space permitting
Related LibGuide: Graduate Student Thesis & Dissertation and Senior Thesis Camp