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Fellowships, Prizes, & Grants
FELLOWSHIPS, PRIZES, AND GRANTS
The Center for Science and Society Course Development Grants
Eligibility
Open to instructors (at both Columbia and Barnard) who will be able to establish the course beyond a single semester. Co-applicants from outside the university can serve as collaborators on the course.
Amount
Grantees will receive a $1,500-$4,000 research allowance to be used for the development and teaching of the course within the following two years.
If non-academic community collaborators are part of the project, at least half of the funds will be awarded directly to the partners. Honoraria cannot be paid to any University faculty or staff. Costs can include books, instructional and course materials, consultant fees, expenses related to meetings between co-instructors such as compensation awards and travel costs for outside collaborators, and funding to support student activities such as field trips or research projects. Funds will be transferred to the awardee’s accounts in his/her home department.
Description
The Center for Science and Society at Columbia University invites proposals for the development of new curricular offerings open to undergraduate students in the study of science, technology, and society or the environmental and climate humanities. The aim of this grant program is to introduce and implement regularly taught courses that deal with issues in science, technology, and society. Information on the courses funded in previous rounds of course development grants can be found via our course development page.
Priority will be given to projects that:
- Develop courses that can be taught more than once (even if by other instructors)
- Contribute to two undergraduate minors that are being developed by the Center, Science and Society, Technology, and Society and Climate Humanities
- Seek to co-develop and design pedagogical offerings with collaborators outside academia
- Incorporate experiential learning opportunities for students
The Center for Science and Society will help publicize the courses across the University and feature the courses on its website. Administrative assistance will also be available to awardees to facilitate inter-school and inter-departmental issues that may arise in the development and cross-listing of the course.
Apply
To apply, please complete the following application form by September 6, 2024 at 11:59PM ET. Documents to be uploaded with the form include:
- Budget
- Course outline or draft of course syllabus (including any tentative plans for community-engaged and/or experiential learning)
- Instructor(s) CVs or resumes (for non-academic co-applicants)
Please email the Center’s Assistant Director of Curriculum Development Madi Whitman at mw3492@columbia.edu with any questions.
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The Center for Science and Society Co-Production of Knowledge Grants
Eligibility
Projects must include at least two co-organizers
- The lead co-organizer(s) should be affiliated with an incorporated community- or place-based nonprofit organization. Note: The definition and boundaries of a community and membership are at the applicants’ discretion. The grant review committee recognizes and respects the historical and political complexities of community and identity. We kindly ask the applying organization to explicitly identify the community they belong to.
- The secondary co-organizer must be a student or full-time employee (faculty, administrator, postdoc, researcher, undergraduate or graduate students) at Columbia University, Teachers College, or Barnard College.
Amount
Up to two awards are available in amounts up to $10,000. Funds will be directly awarded to the community partner organization, which will oversee the distribution and administration of the grant.
Funds can only support direct costs. Funds can be used to cover informal and formal community-building costs. The outside co-organizer, community-based organization staff, or other parties outside of Columbia University are eligible for honorariums. Honorariums cannot be provided to any Columbia University faculty, student, or staff. Funds cannot be used for lobbying or political activities.
Description
The Co-Production of Knowledge Initiative at the Center for Science and Society is accepting applications for projects led by community groups in collaboration with Columbia University affiliates. This Initiative intends to help overturn hierarchies of knowledge and extractive relationships through which communities may have been exploited for their local and experiential knowledge by researchers. By centering the needs of community organizations and placing Columbia affiliates in a supporting role, this grant program looks to redistribute power and resources to counteract historically unequal research dynamics.
The Co-Production Initiative recognizes that developing and sustaining equal and respectful collaborations takes time and commitment; as such, in this inaugural year of the grant program, the Initiative is more interested in the process of co-producing knowledge than in any products resulting from the collaborations. Examples of projects include advocacy efforts, community-building, digital projects, events, pilot studies, or training development (not a comprehensive list). Any discipline, subject, and topic area will be considered, though projects engaged in environmental and epistemic justice are of particular interest.
Apply
Prospective applicants are encouraged to email scienceandsociety@columbia.edu with any questions or to arrange a short meeting. The Center is unable to respond to requests after August 6, 2024.
To apply, please submit the following as a single PDF document by 11:59PM ET on September 6, 2024 to scienceandsociety@columbia.edu with “Co-Production of Knowledge Grant” in the subject line of the email:
- Cover page including (1) title of proposal, (2) applicants and their affiliations and email addresses, (3) an executive summary or abstract of the project, and (4) the total funding amount sought.
- Proposal narrative of no more than two pages (single-spaced, 12-point font). The narrative should include:
- A description of the project and how it furthers co-production of knowledge and efforts to redistribute power and resources. Note: There is no singular definition of co-production of knowledge; we are looking to learn more about applicants’ viewpoints and understandings of this method to produce knowledge collaboratively.
- Project’s broader impact and how both co-organizers would define success. Note: applicants are encouraged to think beyond the traditional academic and metric-driven definition of impact.
- Timeline of research and/or activities
- Budget with a line-by-line breakdown and justification of all expenses and list of any outside support (if applicable)
- Participant section, which should include:
- CVs or short biographies including relevant professional, academic, and lived experiences (no more than a paragraph each) for co-organizers and other major participants.
- A brief summary of the organization’s mission, goals, relevant activities, and the date of incorporation. Please include a website link, if available.
- The reciprocally beneficial responsibilities and impacts expected through the activities of the grant for each collaborator (no more than two paragraphs).
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The American Academy in Berlin: 2025-2026 Berlin Prize Fellowships
The American Academy in Berlin is a nonprofit, residential institute for advanced study in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and public policy. Its mission is to enhance the cultural and intellectual ties between the United States and Germany. To do so, we award approximately two dozen semester-long Berlin Prize fellowships each year. Benefits include round-trip airfare, partial board, library services, a $5,000 monthly stipend, and accommodation at or near the Academy’s Hans Arnhold Center, a historic lakeside villa located in the Wannsee district of Berlin. Berlin Prize Fellows present their work to audiences in and around Berlin and also engage with relevant German institutions and the media.
The Academy welcomes applications for projects from a broad range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, fiction and non-fiction writing, law and public policy. We maintain dedicated fellowships in American political economy, Jewish studies, and public health and biotechnology, and also encourage projects that concern the future of democracy, technology and society (especially AI), contemporary China, and climate change and sustainability. While proposals need not focus on German topics, we ask that candidates explain the relevance of a stay in Berlin to the development of their work. Please note that Berlin Prizes for visual artists, composers, and poets are determined through invitation-only competitions. The Academy seeks to support both established and emerging scholars with strong records of peer-reviewed work beyond the dissertation, as well as writers and professionals who wish to engage in independent study. Writers must have published at least one book with an established press at the time of application. Candidates working in fields such as journalism, film, law, or public policy must have equivalent professional experience and a strong body of work. Candidates in academic disciplines must hold a PhD at the time of application; graduate students are not eligible to apply. The Berlin Prize is restricted to candidates based in the United States. Candidates are chosen by an independent selection committee following a rigorous, peer-reviewed evaluation process. All applicants will receive notification via email in late March 2025. The Academy will publicize the 2025-26 Berlin Prize recipients in May 2025.
The deadline to apply is Monday, September 30, 2024.
For full eligibility requirements, FAQs, and to apply online, please visit: https://www.americanacademy.de/apply/apply-for-a-fellowship/.
For inquiries, please contact Thomas Castañeda (tc@americanacademy.de)
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National Humanities Center: 2025-2026 Residential Fellowships
The National Humanities Center invites applications for year-long or semester-long residential fellowships. Mid-career, senior, and emerging scholars from all areas of the humanities with a strong record of peer-reviewed work are encouraged to apply.
Scholars from all parts of the globe are eligible; stipends and travel expenses are provided. Fellowship applicants must have a PhD or equivalent scholarly credentials. Fellowships are supported by the Center’s own endowment, private foundation grants, contributions from alumni and friends, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Located in the vibrant Research Triangle region of North Carolina, the Center affords access to the rich cultural and intellectual communities supported by the area’s research institutes, universities, and dynamic arts scene. Fellows enjoy private studies, in-house dining, and superb library services that deliver all types of research materials. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET, October 3, 2024. For more information and to apply, please click here.
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Bruce Fye Medical History Research Travel Grant
The W. Bruce Fye Center for the History of Medicine is pleased to announce its annual W. Bruce Fye Medical History Research Travel Grant. The grant is available to physicians, historians, medical students, graduate students, faculty members, and independent scholars who wish to use archival and library resources at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The grant (up to $2,500 in one calendar year) may be used for transportation, lodging, food, and incidental expenses relating to the research project. It is available to residents of the United States and Canada who live more than 75 miles from Rochester. Applicants should send by e-mail as attachments the items listed below to Renee Ziemer (ziemer.renee@mayo.edu): abstract of your project (250 words) stating the general scope and purpose, how historical resources at Mayo Clinic will further your research, abbreviated curriculum vitae of 3 pages or less, and one letter of reference that includes comments on your project.
Applications are due by November 1st, 2024.
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Call for Abstracts, Proposals, & Papers
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS, PROPOSALS, AND PAPERS
New York State Archives Partnership Trust Quarterly Magazine
The New York State Archives Partnership Trust (a part of the NYS Education Department) seeks submissions for its quarterly magazine.
The NYSAPT is a branch of the NYS Archives and a non-profit that focuses on education, preservation, and outreach programs not funded by New York State to make the archives from 350 years of New York’s colonial and state governments accessible and available to all. We are currently seeking fresh and engaging students and faculty to contribute to our quarterly magazine, a publication dedicated to sharing compelling stories and insights from New York’s rich archival heritage. The Trust’s magazine offers a unique platform for writers to explore and showcase historical narratives, cultural heritage, and archival discoveries.
Please contact Amy S. Lee at Amy.Lee@nysed.gov for more information.
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Duke Undergraduate Law Review
The Duke Undergraduate Law Review (DULR) is committed to promoting ingenious legal scholarship that substantively impacts the legal landscape. We welcome legal scholarship of all topics. To be considered, writers must be undergraduate students or recent college graduates. The link to submit pieces is here: https://forms.gle/o7URsUxvYJxPdtD16. The deadline is Wednesday, August 21st at 11:59 pm. If accepted, our editing team will work diligently with writers through each editing round until publication.
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Vanderbilt Historical Review
We are excited to share a call for submissions for the Fall 2024 issue of the Vanderbilt Historical Review. One of the preeminent undergraduate historical research journals, VHR is looking for substantive, original historical research to publish in Issue IX at the end of 2024. Undergraduates from any four-year institution are welcome to submit. All topics and periods of history and historiography qualify for submission in this year’s issue. See more specific criteria for submission on VHR’s website: https://www.vanderbilthistoricalreview.com/submit-now. Faculty interview pieces from any institution are also being accepted with the same submission deadlines as the articles above. Faculty interviews should be substantive narrative pieces about research and historiography done by the faculty member, and should be between 1700 and 3500 words in length. All submissions, as well as inquiries regarding the submission process, can be directed to vanderbilt.historicalreview@gmail.com. Submissions should be in Word Document or Google Doc format and all identifying information should be on the title page. In the email, please include your Name, Year, Institution, Email, Phone Number (if in the United States), and the title of your piece.
The early decision notification deadline for a decision by September 1st is July 1st, pieces submitted by this deadline will receive priority consideration. The regular submission deadline is September 30th, with rolling decision notifications.
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The Crossroads of Trade and Tradition – Diriyah and Central Arabia’s Role in Global Exchange
We are pleased to extend invitations for contributions to the Diriyah Global Seminar (DGS) 2024, scheduled for December 8th-9th, 2024 at the Diriyah Education Office in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. This year’s seminar, entitled “The Crossroads of Trade and Tradition: Diriyah and Central Arabia’s Role in Global Exchange,” aims to explore Diriyah and Central Arabia’s significant role in global trade networks. We invite submissions that delve into the historical, cultural, and social dynamics of the region, encompassing material, textual, and intangible heritage. This is an exciting opportunity for students and early-career researchers to engage and present their innovative work. The showcase will include discussions on similar themes as the call for papers, and offers awards for outstanding presentations. Both initiatives are designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and highlight emerging research in the fields of history, culture, and social development of the Arabian Peninsula. We believe your institution’s faculty and students can contribute to the richness of the discussions.
For any inquiries related to the call for papers, please contact [dgs_programme@diriyah.sa], and for the student posters, please reach out to [dgs_outreach@diriyah.sa].
The deadline for submissions is October 3rd, 2024.
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Job and Internship Opportunities
JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
International Volunteer Workshop Monitor: Ministry of Education of Chile
The Ministry of Education of Chile is currently recruiting English-speaking international professionals to collaborate as International Volunteer-Monitors in the Online Extracurricular English Workshop Initiative. Collaborating as an online workshop monitor is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the area of virtual TEFL with comprehensive training, support, and all teaching materials provided by the English Opens Doors Program.
More information available here.
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Rapporteur: Modern East Asian – Japan University Seminar
Modern East Asia: Japan University Seminar (Chair: Professor Sarah C. Kovner) is looking for a rapporteur for the upcoming 2024-25 Academic Year. Some job responsibilities include: draft and send email announcements; coordinate the seminar sessions; minute documentation; respond to ad hoc requests from attendees and speakers. This on-campus, part-time position is open to graduate students, with an hourly pay of $25 and a free dinner for each seminar. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about some of the ongoing projects from professors across the country.
If you are interested in the position or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the current rapporteur Zhanying Wang (zw2855@columbia.edu)
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Conference and Seminar Applications
Outside Events
EXTERNAL EVENTS
Romani Studies Group Cohort at Yale University
The Romani Studies Group cohort under Yale University’s Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Northeast (REEESNe) seeks passionate undergraduate and graduate students from institutions across the northeastern United States who are interested in Romani culture and history. REEESNe [reeesnenetwork.yale.edu] has approved the continuation of our study group for the 2024/25 academic year, accompanied by funding to cover guest visits by professional and scholarly speakers, as well as travel and board for at least one in-person meeting. We are excited to plan a symposium for this funded event, similar to the one we held last semester: Romani Roots Symposium. Our online study group meets roughly twice a month, providing a collaborative environment for students to engage in meaningful discussions, share research, and connect with peers who share their enthusiasm. Additionally, we encourage participants to design at least one session that relates to their own expertise and interests. While these groups are not set up as credit-bearing courses, REEESNe is happy to coordinate with the working group and with students’ advisers to explore the possibility of receiving credit from students’ own institutions, such as through independent study documentation.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a strong preference for submissions by August 22nd. The application form is the following: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScttiCUUVs77Dftc_J0bBtpbIvrT9biliYVOnoZKssd9akdfw/viewform
If you have any questions or need further information, do not hesitate to reach out to Alexandra M. Szabo at alexandramszabo@brandeis.edu or Natasza Gawlick at ng168@duke.edu.
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