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Leading interdisciplinary humanities research for half a century

Society for the Humanities

Established in 1966, the Cornell Society for the Humanities brings distinguished visiting fellows, Cornell faculty, and graduate student fellows together each year to pursue research on a rotating interdisciplinary focal theme. Legendary seminars and experimental, innovative courses fuel an unmatched research and learning environment.

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Upcoming Society Events

Mar 04
Tuesday 05:30 PM

Trevor Paglen Artist Lecture

Milstein Hall Abby and Howard Milstein Auditorium
Apr 14
Monday 04:45 PM

Pinar Ogrenci, "Gurbet is a Home Now" and "Asli" Screening and Discussion

Milstein Hall Abby and Howard Milstein Auditorium
Kevin Duong, 22-23 Repair Fellow, presents work in the Guerlac ROom

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Society for the Humanities Faculty Writing RetreatAward includes lodging and all meals for a two-night unstructured writing residency in the Adirondacks (May 9-11, 2025). Deadline: February 19, 2025
Humanities | Impact GrantsGrants of up to $10,000 for Cornell faculty members to support research projects that engage in broader public conversations with a social impact in mind. Deadline: March 21, 2025
Humanities Research GrantsGrants of up to $5,000 for Cornell faculty members holding regular appointments in humanities departments. Deadline: March 21, 2025
Brett de Bary Interdisciplinary Writing GroupsUp to $5,000 in funding for activities related to writing and publication by groups of faculty and graduate students in the humanities. Deadline: March 21, 2025
Interdisciplinary Monograph Writing GroupFunding for activities related to writing monographs by a group of Cornell faculty in the humanities. Deadline: March 21, 2025
Timothy Murray Graduate Travel GrantsGrants of up to $1,000 to support travel for doctoral research. Deadline: March 21, 2025
Dissertation Writing GroupsFunding for writing groups of graduate students with a common interdisciplinary focus. Deadline: March 21, 2025
The Humanities Pod

The Humanities Pod

The Society for the Humanities at Cornell is proud to present our new podcast, The Humanities PodInformal conversations with Society Fellows, Cornell Faculty, community collaborators, and special guests shine a light on some of the new work, the current conversations, and the latest ideas of humanists at and around Cornell.

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