Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is eligible to participate in STaRT@Rice?

STaRT@Rice is open to prospective and current Rice School of Social Sciences (Anthropology; Economics; Linguistics; Political Science; Psychological Sciences; Sociology; Sport Management; Center for African and African American Studies; Latin American and Latinx Studies; Politics, Law, and Social Thought; Science and Technology Studies) graduate students.

How much does it cost to participate in the STaRT@Rice?

Please check back later for pricing details for the 2025 STaRT@Rice.

Are there scholarships to cover the STaRT@Rice participation fee?

Yes. STaRT@Rice aims to meet as much of requested financial need as possible through scholarships, which cover the participation fee. Scholarships are available for full-time prospective and current Rice School of Social Sciences graduate level students. Scholarship recipients will be required to attend at least six workshops.

When is STaRT@Rice?

Please check back later for more information about the 2025 STaRT@Rice.

Where will STaRT@Rice take place?

The program will be held mainly in Kraft Hall on the campus of Rice University. Parking information can be found at https://parking.rice.edu/.

Do I need to attend the entire time?

In order to get the most out of this program, we strongly encourage participants to attend as many program events and workshops as possible. However, a la carte workshop options are available for those who can only attend a limited number. Scholarship recipients will be required to attend at least six workshops.

When can I apply?

Please check back later for more information about the 2025 STaRT@Rice.