How to Apply for a WriteOut! Retreat
WriteOut! Retreats are held three times a year, in spring, summer and fall. They usually fill up in just a few days of being announced. If you're interested in attending the next retreat, follow these 3 easy steps
to increase your chances of getting in.
to increase your chances of getting in.
1. Sign up for our mailing list.
Once registration begins, we accept applications until the program is full. If you want to be sure you are among the first to hear about it, you can sign up for IRRPP's listserv and get all of our announcements, including admission to WriteOut!.
2. Draft your application.
We typically announce and open registration 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Applying is easy and it doesn't hurt to have the information ready. Draft an email that includes the following information:
- Name and contact information
- UIC college and department
- Dissertation advisor's name and contact information
- Detailed description of your research topic
- Degree progress (requirements you've completed)
- Goals for the retreat
3. Selection process.
Once we have received the applications, a selection committee made up of IRRPP staff will review the applications for to ensure that each application fits the criteria of the program.
WriteOut! is held in the spring and summer. We typically announce and open registration 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Once registration is open, return to this page to learn how to submit your application.
WriteOut! is held in the spring and summer. We typically announce and open registration 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Once registration is open, return to this page to learn how to submit your application.