2025 Holmes Research & Dissertation Retreat

Hosted in Partnership with Boston University

Join AACTE for the 2025 Holmes Research and Dissertation Retreat — designed specifically for graduate students in colleges of education. This immersive experience offers the following:

• Dedicated writing time
• Community-building opportunities
• Interactive sessions on theoretical frameworks, dissertation committees, funding, research methods, publishing, and more
• Expert guidance in completing dissertations and navigating the academy

Whether you are just starting your doctoral journey or nearing completion, this retreat is a space to learn, grow, and connect.

Attendance is required once during a Holmes Scholar’s tenure. Attendance fees for scholars attending this year’s program start at $295.

Coordinators are welcome to attend (but not required), but must register for the retreat at $75.

Registration is now open to all graduate students at AACTE member institutions, regardless of Holmes Scholar affiliation, for $350.