Ph.D. Student Resources

This page details some useful resources as you navigate through the Ph.D. Government & Public Policy program. Please contact the program director if you have suggestions for additional materials to be included on this page.

Rules & Regulations

• The Graduate College has extensive details on University-wide University-wid policies and procedures.
• For full details of SGPP rules and regulations, consult the latest version of our Ph.D. Program Handbook.
• Chris Blattman offers some great advice on how to think about advising relationships.

Teaching

• The UA Office of Instruction and Assessment (OIA) offers a graduate Certificate in College Teaching.

Research

• Here is an interesting paper on "Ten simple rules for structuring papers."
• A discussion of the debate on the benefits of publishing as PhD students. Note: We'd recommend you try to publish in your time here!
• This post contains some tips on getting your first paper published. These tips are mostly about the R&R process.
• Chris Blattman's thoughts on discussing papers.

The Job Market

• Sara Mitchell has gathered together some interesting posts on the job market.
• Chris Blattman's advice regarding the academic job market and negotiating a job offer.

Travel

• You can request funding support from SGPP for conference travel.