Beyond the Classroom. Toward a Career.
Schar PhD+ is the Schar School’s comprehensive professional development suite for doctoral students in political science and public policy. Across the school and the broader university, students have access to a wide range of enriching opportunities—workshops, research talks, guest speakers, writing groups, and community events.
PhD+ brings these resources together in one place, making it easier for students to discover what’s happening on campus and take full advantage. Our goal is to enhance and extend the doctoral experience by helping students build the skills, networks, and professional competencies that support long-term career success.
Get Involved Across the Schar School
At the Schar School, doctoral students are part of an active research community. Our 17 research centers, institutes, and initiatives bring together faculty, students, and external partners to address policy challenges across a wide range of fields. You are encouraged to take advantage of schoolwide events and center activities to meet scholars, workshop ideas, and find opportunities to collaborate on faculty-led projects, present at research conferences, and publish articles and reports