January 2-10th | Applications Due Dec 1 (see below)
PhD Plus and the Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship Program are pleased to announce the return of our editorial workshop, which is designed and taught by the editors of the “Made by History” column (formerly at TIME and The Washington Post). PhD students from any discipline are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to those whose work is shaped by historical perspectives (broadly defined). Successful applicants will be paid a stipend of $750.
Selected students will engage in a virtual “boot camp” that combines online training sessions, short editing assignments, and one-on-one mentoring, with the goal of preparing a piece for publication. You’ll discuss the nuts and bolts of analytic historical essays, including the basic structure of op-eds and the art of crafting clear and effective arguments and analysis. You will also learn how the editorial process works, from finding a publication and the initial pitch, all the way to the final copyedits and the promotion of pieces once they are published.
Students who have completed the PhD Plus “Writing Op-Eds” summer workshop are especially encouraged to apply. You must be available for five synchronous Zoom sessions of about two hours each between January 2nd and 10th, plus an additional 30-minute meeting with your editor.
Watch our panel discussion from Spring 2023 to hear more about the experiences of three former workshop participants. Over fifteen students (including these panelists) have successfully published op-eds developed in this workshop series.
How to apply: BY DECEMBER 1 at 11:59 pm, submit a single PDF document that includes a brief (1-page) cover letter and CV using Qualtrics. The cover letter should explain why you wish to join the workshop, describe any public-facing writing experience you’ve had, and share how your PhD research and career/professional plans relate to the goals of the Made by History workshop.
Submit your application here: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9mGeO8rxOJ7w0MC