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

Spring Tea with Faculty

Founders Hall 6th Floor Lobby

  Monday March 6th 3:30-5:30pm Founders 6th Floor Lobby   APPS REPRESENTS ALL PHD STUDENTS IN THE SCHAR SCHOOL OF POLICY AND GOVERNMENT. *** MINGLE […]

PhD Research Workshop

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

Schar School students from all of our PhD programs are encouraged to present their research, including working papers and ongoing projects. Faculty members are invited […]

General Meeting and Elections

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

Monday April 3, 2:00-3:15   Founders Hall 602

PhD Research Workshop

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

Schar School students from all of our PhD programs are encouraged to present their research, including working papers and ongoing projects. Faculty members are invited […]

Connecting with your Advisor

Founders Hall Room 556

This is a round-table discussion with Schar school faculty and PhD students to discuss how to develop a committee, manage interactions with faculty mentors, and […]