Los Angeles Review of Books Publishing Workshop

Graduate students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences are invited to apply to attend the Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB) Summer Publishing Workshop

The workshop is an intensive summer training program for aspiring publishing professionals that takes place remotely from June 23 - July 25, 2025.

This five-week workshop gives attendees the chance to meet and learn from some of the leading figures in the fields of digital and print publishing. Participants will attend lectures, workshops, and other events, and they will gain practical experience in either magazine publication or book production. Through this experience, fellows will learn about career options and make valuable connections in the world of book publishing and media production. They will also learn about best practices in the industry and receive guidance on putting together application materials for publishing jobs.

The Townsend Center for the Humanities, the Graduate Division, and LARB will provide four full-tuition scholarships for UC Berkeley graduate students to attend the workshop.

Eligibility

UC Berkeley PhD students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences.

Grant Provision

Tuition for the workshop is $3000. The Townsend Center for the Humanities, the Graduate Division, and LARB will provide four full-tuition scholarships. All eligible UC Berkeley graduate students who submit an application to LARB before the deadline will be considered for one of the four scholarships.

Deadline

Los Angeles Review of Books Publishing Workshop