John Nicholas Brown Center for Advanced Study

Fellowship in University History

The Office of the Provost, in conjunction with the John Nicholas Brown Center for Advanced Study, sponsors year-long fellowships for Brown University faculty members to conduct research on Brown University's historical legacy.

Fellowship in University History

The Office of the Provost, in conjunction with the John Nicholas Brown Center for Advanced Study, sponsors year-long fellowships for Brown University faculty members to conduct research on Brown University's historical legacy.

This fellowship in University History represents Brown's ongoing commitment to uncovering and understanding its institutional history through scholarly research and community engagement. One fellowship is awarded per year.

In support of work on their project, the fellow receives one-course release during the fellowship year, research funds of $2,500, and the support of one Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award (UTRA) to assist with research activities. Fellows become integral members of the JNBC scholarly community, participating in seminars and other intellectual activities.

Fellowship Expectations

Fellows are expected to present a lecture on their research to an open audience by the end of the fellowship year, with the intention of subsequent publication. 

Fellows are also encouraged to curate a small exhibition at the John Nicholas Brown Center for Advanced Study or the John Hay Library using materials from Brown's archives (for display in the year following their fellowship).

Fellows may be called upon to present their research to at least one additional Brown community audience in the year following the fellowship (e.g., during Parents' Weekend).

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to Brown University faculty members who:

  • Are current full-time faculty members at Brown University;
  • Have secured endorsement of their application from their department Chair;
  • Can commit to the fellowship expectations outlined above.

Support Provided

Fellows receive:

  • One course release during the fellowship year;
  • Research funds up to $2,500 to support fellowship-related activities;
  • One Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award (UTRA) for research assistance;
  • Integration into the JNBC fellow programming;
  • Access to university archives and library resources.

The Office of the Provost, in conjunction with the John Nicholas Brown Center for Advanced Study, sponsors year-long fellowships for Brown University faculty members to conduct research on Brown University's historical legacy. 

Faculty Fellowship in University History

The FFUH is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the John Nicholas Brown Center for Advanced Study (JNBC). The fellowship enables Brown University faculty members to conduct original research on the university's institutional history through a year-long appointment. One fellow will be selected each year from among current Brown faculty.

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