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 Membership Welcome Meeting

Founders Hall 6th Floor Lobby

Come out and meet the new and old members of APPS! We will be discussing upcoming events and workshops as well as gaining feedback. Tuesday […]

PhD Research Workshop

Founders Hall Room 602

The PhD Workshop offers students to strengthen their presentation skills and allows for opportunities to engage in discussions with fellow students and faculty in a […]

National Security Symposium

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

  APPS and the National Security Law Journal are proud to cosponsor this event discussing the Responsibility to Protect Doctrine. Featured Speakers: Steven Groves, Heritage […]

Annual General Meeting

Founders Hall 6th Floor Lobby

ASSOCIATION OF POLICY PHD STUDENTS INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY NOVEMBER 7th  2016 5:30PM-7PM FOUNDERS HALL RM 556 (INSIDE THE STUDENT […]

Qualifying Exam Prep Session

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

This is a prep session for students preparing to take or just interested in the qualifying exam in the public policy program. Current students who […]