# 2027 Undergraduate Thesis Conference ![The CGIS Knafel building and yard under a blue sky in winter, with snow on the ground. ](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/2026-07/Generic%20-%20Undergraduate%20Thesis%20Conference.jpg) ## February 4–5, 2027 **This conference is open to the public.** The Undergraduate Thesis Conference features the thesis research findings of the Center’s Undergraduate Associates. The conference entails a series of ninety-minute sessions chaired by Weatherhead affiliates. Clustered by regional or disciplinary themes, each presentation is followed by questions, commentary, and feedback for the enhancement of thesis work in its final stages. Center Faculty Associates, graduate students, fellows, visiting scholars, and staff are all encouraged to attend the conference and give feedback to the presenters. ### Contact [### Clare Putnam ](/people/clare-putnam) Coordinator, Student Programs and Fellowships. Pronouns: she/her/hers ![Clare Putnam.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-06/putnam_clare.jpg?h=541ad6fb&itok=JJzGsJHc) ## Director of Undergraduate Student Programs [### Christoph Mikulaschek ](/people/christoph-mikulaschek) Director, Undergraduate Student Programs; Executive Committee; Faculty Associate. Assistant Professor, Department of Government, Harvard University. Research interests: International security and the political economy of international organizations. ![Christoph Mikulaschek.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-06/mikulaschek_christoph.JPG?h=3dc410c4&itok=O_8AKuvC) --- ## 2027 Agenda (Forthcoming) Each student has thirty minutes to present their thesis and receive feedback. Please note that most of the presenters’ theses are due in early March and are works in progress. Refreshments will be provided to participants. The conference takes place in person only. **Center for Government and International Studies (CGIS)** Knafel Building Bowie-Vernon Room #K262 1737 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02138 ## Valuing Accessibility The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the access provided, please get in touch with the person listed as the contact on the individual event listing in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance, if possible. Please note that the Weatherhead Center will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability. See also:- [ Conferences ](/content-types/conferences) - [ 2027 ](/content-types/2027)