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

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 […]

Qualifying Exam Info Session

Founders Hall Room 602

APPS Public Policy Qualifying Exam Info Session November 19, 2018, Monday 3:00pm- 4:30pm Founders Hall, Room 602 If you are interested in hearing more about the Schar School […]

Conversation with Faculty Series- Prof. Jim Olds

Founders Hall Room 602

In order to stimulate conversation and increase attention in our school to current political and economic events from around the world and the United States, […]

End of Semester Social Gathering

Founders Hall Room 602

End of Semester Social Gathering The Association of Public Policy PhD Students invites you to attend End of Semester Social Gathering Thursday, December 6th, 2018 3:30-5:30 PM […]

First PhD Research Workshop- Spring 2019

Founders Hall 322 & Engineering Building Room 1605

Dear PhD students, Please mark your calendars for the three PhD Research Workshops of the Spring 2019 semester: Tuesday, February 21st, 2:00-4:00pm Monday, March 18th, 2:00-4:00pm Wednesday, April 17th, 2:00-4:00pm All workshops are […]