Events
Explore upcoming ASCENDᴿ events and engagement opportunities available across HSRU institutions, and access resources from past events.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Connect with ASCENDR through upcoming events and opportunities that bring together participants from across HSRU institutions and partner organizations around shared priorities and areas of engagement.
September 28-30, 2026 │ Washington, DC
Join the ASCENDR Opportunity Advising Think Lab, an in-person convening bringing together HSRU institutions and partners to strengthen how students connect to DoW-related opportunities. Share your perspective, learn from approaches across institutions, and help shape the future direction of ASCENDR Opportunity Advising.
Participant interest forms are due September 3, 2026.
Fill the participant Interest FormASCENDR Program Information Sessions
Learn more about ASCENDR programs and the upcoming recruitment cycle through the annual Open House and program-specific information sessions.
ASCENDR Open House
August 27, 2026 │ Virtual
The ASCENDR Open House provides an introduction to the ASCENDR initiative and its programs, along with an overview of what to expect in the upcoming recruitment cycle.
Presentation SlidesASCENDR Research Information Sessions
Anticipated October 2026 - January 2027 │ Virtual
Learn more about ASCEND
R Research, including program details, application requirements, and what to expect during the upcoming application cycle.
Dates and registration information coming soon.
Consult the programs' FAQs.ASCENDR Fellowship Information Sessions
Anticipated October 2026 - January 2027 │ Virtual
Learn more about ASCEND
R Felowship, including program details, application requirements, and what to expect during the upcoming application cycle.
Dates and registration information coming soon.
Consult the programs' FAQs.
