COMPASS at Michigan - a workshop for students considering graduate school in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Michigan is thrilled to announce “COMPASS at Michigan: a workshop for students considering graduate school in Philosophy.” This workshop will bring together students from a diversity of backgrounds for a weekend of philosophical discussion, networking and mentoring.

Applicants should meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Be part of a group/demographic underrepresented in academic Philosophy;

• Have demonstrated a sustained commitment to diversity in Philosophy

The Workshop will take place on September 29 and 30, 2017. Workshop participants are expected to have read in advance 4-6 papers from a range of subfields (depending in part on the interests of accepted participants). In addition to sessions discussing the papers, there will be two sessions devoted to mentoring and advice from faculty members and graduate students on graduate school applications and graduate student life.

All transportation, accommodation (September 28 through October 1, 2017) and food costs will be covered for the students selected. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2017. Students selected to participate will be notified by the end of May, 2017.

To apply, please send the following documents to [email protected]

• Academic statement: What is your level of studies? What areas of Philosophy interest you the most and why? What are your future plans in studying Philosophy? If you are writing a senior or MA thesis please include a brief description of it. (maximum length: 2 page double spaced)

• Personal statement: Describe your experience in Philosophy as member of an underrepresented group and/or describe your sustained commitment to diversity in Philosophy. (maximum length: 2 page double spaced)

We look forward to receiving your applications. Any questions or concerns can be directed to [email protected]