Applications open: Wednesday, September 25th 

Application deadline: Monday, November 4th 

Participant notifications: Monday, December 2nd 

Orientation lunch: Thursday, January 16th

Start: Tuesday, January 21st 

End: Friday, May 9th

The Dissertation Completion Program aligns with the Spring Semester calendar. 

Currently enrolled PhD students who have completed all required coursework for their doctoral program and have passed any required comprehensive exams are eligible to apply. Priority will go to graduate students conducting social science research who anticipate defending their dissertation within one year of the program end. 

Submit the following information to CSSI through the Apply Now button below. 

APPLICANT INFORMATION 

• Applicant name or university ID 

• UI Org / College 

• UI Department 

• UIowa Email Address 

DISSERTATION INFORMATION 

• Dissertation Title 

• Anticipated Defense Date 

• Dissertation Overview. Briefly introduce your dissertation research objectives and the methods you will use to achieve your objectives. Include your research design, data collection methods, and analysis techniques. (300-500 words)

• Dissertation Plan and Timeline. Describe the current status of your dissertation and summarize the goals and timeline of participation in the program. What do you hope to accomplish during the program period? (300-500 words) 

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS 

• Research Funds. Describe how you currently plan to use the $1000 research-related funds if selected for the Dissertation Completion Program. 

• Residency Schedule. Participants in the Dissertation Completion Program are expected to work in residence a minimum of 10 hours per week. Please describe the day(s) and time(s) each week you plan to work in residence if selected for the program. 

• Reporting Expectations. Participants are asked to acknowledge the CSSI in all publications and presentations supported by participation in this program, and to notify the CSSI communications team of all publications, presentations, and grants related to program work. 

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS 

• Curriculum Vitae or Biographical Sketch 

• Letter of Support from Dissertation Chair. The letter should specify your current level of progress with the dissertation and anticipated completion date. You can upload the letter of support in the application portal or your chair can email your letter of support to cssi-office@uiowa.edu with the subject "DCP Letter of Support_Applicant Last Name."

• Reference List [Optional]