THE FAQS

APADS awards $500 scholarships to help defray dissertation editing services expenses. Any Associate Member who is in good standing and graduating from accredited institution is able to apply.

APADS is a support and mentoring organization and we do not provide statistical analysis. We have a short referral list of scholars who provide this service for paid, current Associate Members.

The dissertation journey can be lonely, frustrating, complex and complicating. APADS offers a community of dissertation students and candidates who can exchange information, collaborate and share experiences – good and bad. APADS also offers a community of doctoral scholars who have travelled the road and who know the fine details that paves the way to dissertation completion and Final Defense. It takes a village, even at the doctoral level!

APADS hosts a monthly ZOOM meeting every 3rd Sunday for paid Members. In this space, Associates have the opportunity to ask questions of General Members who are content scholars. General Members provide invaluable feedback, recommendations and strategies to get you through the process. Also, the website offers a Forum and a Blog to help Members navigate the dissertation chapters in addition to opportunities to share and engage with others in this doctoral community.

APADS provides support and mentorship via ZOOM meetings. Associates and General Members join from numerous institutions across the United States. You can too!

APADS does not offer one-on-one coaching but we have a referral list of providers who offer this service.

You can purchase the Chapter Powerpoints (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5) separately from membership at a cost of $50.00.

APADS does not review/edit dissertation drafts. We have a referral list of providers who offer this service.