Schar PhD Student Association (SPSA)

The Schar PhD Student Association (SPSA) is a student-run organization for all Ph.D. students in the Schar School. It provides a platform for professional and intellectual support, student-led initiatives, and opportunities for greater student interaction and collaboration. We sponsor a variety of events to help students progress through the program. Check out our events details for Fall 2024 below!

SPSA Roundtable. Sign-up for the presentation here.

SPSA Workshop

SPSA Social

APPS General Meeting

Founders Hall 602 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

Join us in welcoming new Schar School doctoral students, meeting new APPS leadership, and learning about the upcoming events and opportunities for the 2018-2019 academic […]

Fall 2018 First PhD Research Workshop

Founders Hall 602 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

The PhD Research Workshops, in the format of “mini conferences,” offer students the opportunity to present their ongoing research and receive constructive feedback from faculty […]

Fall 2018 Second PhD Research Workshop

Founders Hall 602 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

The PhD Research Workshops, in the format of “mini conferences,” offer students the opportunity to present their ongoing research and receive constructive feedback from faculty […]

Navigating the Fields and Beyond

Founders Hall- Room 602

This roundtable provides an opportunity for public policy doctoral students within the Schar School of Policy and Government to discuss the next steps in the doctoral program. […]

Fall 2018 Third (and last) PhD Research Workshop

Founders Hall 602 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

The PhD Research Workshops, in the format of “mini conferences,” offer students the opportunity to present their ongoing research and receive constructive feedback from faculty […]