Strengthening Research and Academic Writing Capacity Across Graduate Programs

Design2Defense partners with universities to build research-ready postgraduate students through two integrated studio models: the Academic Literacies Studio and the Research Design Studio.

The Design2Defense Advantage

Design2Defense is an academic and research skills development initiative that partners with universities to strengthen students’ writing, research, and critical academic skills through targeted workshops that reinforce classroom teaching, support diverse learners, and advance NEP-aligned institutional goals.

Academic Literacies Studio

Focus: Writing, argumentation, and core academic literacy practices

The Two Studio Approach

Research Design Studio