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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

Oct 21
Tuesday 06:00 PM

Scale on Screen film series: "Marwencol"

Willard Straight Theatre Cornell Cinema
Nov 06
Thursday 05:00 PM
Nov 07
Friday 09:00 AM
Nov 11
Tuesday 05:00 PM
Dawn LaValle Norman standing at a podium presenting at the fall 2024 Fellows' Conference

Upcoming Application Deadlines

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: October 16, 2025
Humanities Research GrantsGrants of up to $5,000 for Cornell faculty members holding regular appointments in humanities departments. Deadline: October 16, 2025
Faculty FellowshipsOpen to Cornell faculty members only, one-year residential fellowships located at the A.D. White House. Application deadline: October 31, 2025.
Mellon Graduate FellowshipsOpen to Cornell graduate students only, nine-month residential fellowships located at the A.D. White House, includes a $35,661 stipend, tuition, and student health insurance. Application deadline: October 31, 2025.
Two-year postdoctoral fellowships at Cornell University hosted by rotating humanities departments. 
Deadline: October 31, 2025 (History of Art and Visual Studies)
Deadline: November 14, 2025(Literatures in English)
Deadline: January 15, 2026 (Science & Technology Studies)

 

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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