The 2026 IGRI Doctoral Student Workshop is open to students currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs and is designed to complement the 2026 Institutional Analysis with the Institutional Grammar Training. It provides a more in-depth learning experience led by experts in institutional analysis and the Institutional Grammar (IG). Participants will have the opportunity to engage closely with instructors, explore advanced applications of the IG, and receive guidance on IG-related coding challenges encountered in their dissertation research.

To apply, please submit the following materials by December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST:

1. Letter of Interest (max. 1,000 words) that addresses these questions:
   • Why do you want to attend this workshop?
   • How will attending contribute to your program completion and/or professional development?
   • How are you using the Institutional Grammar (IG) in your dissertation research?
   • Do you have any IG-related questions that you would like to discuss during the workshop?
2. CV
3. Letter of Support from Advisor
4. Informal Transcript

All applicants will be notified of acceptance by December 19, 2025.

To confirm your participation, accepted applicants must:

• Attend the 2026 Institutional Analysis with the Institutional Grammar Training (January 7-30, 2026)
• Pay a $100 workshop registration fee

Contact Erica Ivins, IGRI Coordinator, with any questions or concerns at eivins@syr.edu.

Note: The workshop is only open to Ph.D. students who have not attended a previous IGRI Doctoral Student Workshop.