John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute

Job announcement! We've created a brand new position, Assistant... Job announcement! We've created a brand new position, Assistant Director of Communications, in... Job announcement! We've created a brand new position, Assistant Director of Communications, in partnership with the Provost's Office. Job announcement! We've created a brand new position, Assistant Director of Communications, in partnership with the Provost's Office.

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Our 2020-21 Annual Report is now available online! Learn more about... Our 2020-21 Annual Report is now available online! Learn more about our Humanities Labs and our programs... Our 2020-21 Annual Report is now available online! Learn more about our Humanities Labs and our programs in research, education, public engagement, and more! Our 2020-21 Annual Report is now available online! Learn more about our Humanities Labs and our programs in research, education, public engagement, and more!

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The FHI Amazon Lab supports a set of projects that foreground the... The FHI Amazon Lab supports a set of projects that foreground the region’s remarkable heterogeneity.... The FHI Amazon Lab supports a set of projects that foreground the region’s remarkable heterogeneity. Learn more... The FHI Amazon Lab supports a set of projects that foreground the region’s remarkable heterogeneity. Learn more...

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SIGN UP BY 5/12! The FHI is hosting the 2022 Annual Meeting of the... SIGN UP BY 5/12! The FHI is hosting the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Humanities Centers and... SIGN UP BY 5/12! The FHI is hosting the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes! Duke faculty, students, and staff are welcome to register for... SIGN UP BY 5/12! The FHI is hosting the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes! Duke faculty, students, and staff are welcome to register for the conference's opening night poetry reading and keynote lectures.

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Une Conversation Avec... Une Conversation Avec Mohamed... Une Conversation Avec Mohamed Mbougar Sarr

Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, recipient of the 2021 Prix Goncourt, discusses... Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, recipient of the 2021 Prix Goncourt, discusses his award-winning work, "La plus... Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, recipient of the 2021 Prix Goncourt, discusses his award-winning work, "La plus secrète mémoire des hommes," or "The Most Secret Memory of Men," co-published... Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, recipient of the 2021 Prix Goncourt, discusses his award-winning work, "La plus secrète mémoire des hommes," or "The Most Secret Memory of Men," co-published by Philippe Rey and Jimsaan.

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Meet Your Humanities Faculty Meet Your Humanities Faculty Meet Your Humanities Faculty

This interview series gives you insight into ongoing humanities... This interview series gives you insight into ongoing humanities research at Duke University. This interview series gives you insight into ongoing humanities research at Duke University. This interview series gives you insight into ongoing humanities research at Duke University.

Upcoming Events

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Sep

Federal Humanities Funding Information Session

Wednesday, September 7th

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Virtual

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Thu

Sep

Global Jewish Modernism: Translation Series Welcomes Ann Goldstein

Thursday, September 8th

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

TBD

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Fri

Sep

Tammy Kernodle (Miami University): "This Music is Black...

Friday, September 23rd

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Biddle Music Building, 104 [Map]

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Sat

Oct

A Century of Black Song: Louise Toppin, soprano

Saturday, October 22nd

8:00 PM

East Duke 201 - Nelson Music Room [Map]

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Research

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Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops

Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops provide a structure for generating constructive, informed criticism on near-final book manuscripts, at a moment in the writing process when authors can most... read more about Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops »

News & Opportunities

Digital Humanities Summer Research Grants

Deadline: March 20, 2022

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CFP: Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops (Spring 2022)

Deadline: February 8, 2022

Bass Connections Invites Proposals for 2022-2023 Projects

Deadline: November 1, 2021

Highlights

Une Conversation Avec Mohamed Mbougar Sarr

Famed writer, Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, is the recipient of France's most... read more » about Une Conversation Avec Mohamed Mbougar Sarr

Uncovering the Complicated Origins of Duke’s...

Controversies over ancient texts are a hot issue, such as the recent case... read more » about Uncovering the Complicated Origins of Duke’s Manuscript Collections

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Education

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Story+

Story+ is a 6-week paid summer research experience for Duke students—undergraduates and graduates—interested in exploring interdisciplinary arts and humanities research topics and methodologies. The... read more about Story+ »

News & Opportunities

Image: Students! Looking for a PAID humanities research opportunity this summer? Apply to Story+. Priority Deadline February 20.

PAID Summer Interdisciplinary 2022 Research Opportunity for...

Deadline: February 20, 2022

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Spots for Duke Ph.D. Students in Yale Summer Dissertation...

Deadline: May 6, 2022

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Summer 2022 Provost Internships for PhD Students: 2 FHI...

Deadline: March 20, 2022

Highlights

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Insights from Virgil and the Non-Human World

As director of the Duke Campus Farm, thinking about seeds and planting is... read more » about Insights from Virgil and the Non-Human World

Both Together and Apart

Story+, Team-Based Research Program, Thrives Online Amanda Starling... read more » about Both Together and Apart

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Engagement

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tgiFHI

tgiFHI is a weekly series that gives Duke faculty in the humanities, interpretive social sciences and arts the opportunity to present their current research to their departmental and... read more about tgiFHI »