School of Advanced Study launches new Public Humanities Fellowship
The School of Advanced Study has announced a major new fellowship scheme that seeks to foster new ideas around public humanities and connect creative approaches to the public value of research.
The Public Humanities Fellowship seeks to foster collaboration among scholars, the public, and wider arts and humanities communities, while enhancing the visibility and impact of humanities research across diverse constituencies
Fellows will receive a three-year, non-stipendiary associate fellowship with the University of London, during which they’ll have the opportunity to develop and lead public-facing projects. These might explore such topics as the values and practices of public humanities; new approaches to ethical questions in light of rapidly transforming society; the resilience of public humanities in relation to resource challenges; cultural heritage and public memory; and other related questions. Small grants will be available in the first year of the Fellowship to develop ideas or activities connected with this work.
The Fellowship will also serve as a platform for national conversations on the importance of the arts and humanities to society. Fellows will actively support the School of Advanced Study’s mission to advance and promote the humanities.
Applications are invited from those with significant public engagement experience who have made notable contributions to the humanities. Ideal candidates will have national or international recognition in their field and a proven track record of connecting their work to wider public audiences.
Applications must be received by 16:00 GMT on Friday 6 December.