PhD Prep Group

CARMA PhD Prep Group

The CARMA PhD Prep Group 2022-2023 is available only to students and faculty who are associated with organizations that are CARMA Institutional Premium or Basic Members. The PhD Prep Series consists of live online events that focus on developing research methods knowledge and skills needed for success as a doctoral student and faculty member. Different sessions will focus on topics related to the specific needs of early, middle, and late-stage doctoral students. Examples may include learning the basics of different research methods and data analysis techniques, preparing for comprehensive exams, and developing the research methods section of a dissertation proposal. Others may relate to submitting conference papers and articles to academic journals, editorial review of articles, and job search and career management.

Live Access: Institutional Premium and Basic Members

On-demand Access: Institutional Premium and Basic Members

2022-2023 Schedule:

  • Oct. 6, 2022 – 8 pm-9:30 pm EST
  • Nov. 18, 2022 – 3 pm – 4:30 pm EST
  • Feb. 10, 2023
  • Mar. 24, 2023 – 3 pm – 4:30 pm EST

How to Access Live and Online PhD Prep Groups:

  • Login as a CARMA Website User. (If you are not a Website User, please sign-up as a Website User.)
  • Once you login, in the middle of the User Area, you will see an option to “Register for Special Collections”.
  • Select the collection “CARMA PhD Prep Groups-2023” and Checkout. (free)
  • CARMA live events can be accessed through the Zoom link in “Active Meetings” section under the “Access Live Events” tab a few hours before the event.

Conducting Impactful Literature Reviews: Getting a Head Start on your Research and Dissertation

Oct. 6, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET

Host: Trevor Yu, Nanyang Technological University

Panelists: TBA

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Transforming Me-Search Into Research: Designing, Communicating, and Avoiding Pitfalls of Research Inspired by Personal Experiences

Nov. 18, 2022, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Host: Melanie Prengler, University of Virginia

Panelists: TBA

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