JOB OPENING: PROGRAM DIRECTOR in RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT & SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING
APPLY BY JUNE 21! Come work with us! The FHI is seeking applications from qualified candidates for Program Director in Research Development and Scholarly Publishing, a critical position in advancing humanities research at the FHI and at Duke more broadly. This role supports faculty scholars at key stages of the humanities research life cycle, including book and publication development, fellowship applications, and foundation- or federally funded grant proposals. Key position responsibilities include directing the FHI's Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops and consulting with faculty on book, fellowship, and grant proposals.
See full description, including qualifications and pay range, at the Duke Careers portal (req# 270176). Apply via the portal by June 21 2026.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: FHI GRADUATE WORKING GROUPS, 2026-27
DEADLINE: May 15, 2026
The John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI) seeks proposals from graduate student-led working groups organized around topics of cross-disciplinary concern in the humanities, arts, and interpretive social sciences. We are especially interested in projects that relate to ongoing FHI projects such as the Entanglement Project (on race, health, and climate), and our Humanities Labs, the Future of Critical Thought, our 2025-27 Annual Theme, and Worlds of 1776, a project co-sponsored by the FHI, in partnership with the Department of History and Duke Library and coordinated by Professor Philip Stern, surrounding global aspects of the American Revolution, the global early modern, and intersections with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Call for Applications: Stuart Hall Archive Project Summer Research Fellowship 2026
In partnership with the Stuart Hall Archive Project (SHAP) at the University of Birmingham, UK, the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute invites applications for 2-3 short-term graduate research fellows for Summer 2026. The Fellowship will run for 8 weeks, from May 18 through July 10, with the middle 4 weeks designated for on-site research in Birmingham.
DEADLINE: January 20, 2026
INFO SESSION: 10:00 AM ET, December 10, 2025
Internship Opportunity: Public History & Storytelling Intern, Pauli Murray Center, Spring 2026
Open to Duke undergraduate and Masters students. Work-study not required.
DEADLINE: Friday, December 8, 2025, 5:00 PM. Apply via Duke JobX (Job ID 9108).
This internship at the independent Durham non-profit Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (PMC) is intended for Duke undergraduate and Masters students. The position is administered by the Franklin Humanities Institute, as part of the PMC's long-standing partnership with the FHI and the Duke Human Rights Center @ FHI.
Co-Sponsorship Funding and Support
Deadline: Rolling
Each year, the FHI provides co-sponsorship funding and support to many events and projects at Duke. Requests will be reviewed by the FHI Director at least once a month. If you do not receive a response in 3 weeks, please contact FHI Associate Director Christina Chia (christina.chia@duke.edu).
Past Opportunities
Call for Proposals: 2026 Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops
Deadline: September 22, 2025
This CFP applies to workshops intended to take place in late Spring 2026 to Fall 2026.
The Franklin Humanities Institute’s Faculty Book Manuscript Workshop Program provides support for the development and completion of scholarly monographs. It provides a structure for generating constructive, informed criticism on near-final book manuscripts, at a moment in the writing process when authors can most effectively utilize feedback. The aim of the program is to transform already excellent scholarly projects into superior published works.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: FHI GRADUATE WORKING GROUPS, 2025-26
The John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI) seeks proposals from graduate student-led working groups organized around topics of cross-disciplinary concern in the humanities, arts, and interpretive social sciences. We are especially interested in projects that relate to our projected 2025-26 Annual Theme, the Future of Critical Thought, as well as ongoing FHI projects such as Entanglement (on race, health, and climate), Black Archives, and our Humanities Labs.
Call for Proposals: Faculty Manuscript Workshops, Fall 2025
The Franklin Humanities Institute’s Faculty Book Manuscript Workshop Program provides support for the development and completion of scholarly monographs. It provides a structure for generating constructive, informed criticism on near-final book manuscripts, at a moment in the writing process when authors can most effectively utilize feedback. The aim of the program is to transform already excellent scholarly projects into superior published works.
Call for Applications or Nominations: Duke Human Rights Center @ FHI Director(s)
The John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute invites applications or nominations for a new faculty director or co-directors of the Duke Human Rights Center at the FHI (DHRC@FHI), beginning July 1 2025, for a 3-year renewable term. Interested regular rank faculty may apply. Faculty invested in the work of the Center may also nominate suitable colleagues.
Work Study Opportunity: Student Camera Operators/Video Editors at the Franklin Humanities Institute
We need reliable students eager to learn & practice video production and editing. Great job for VMS majors! The John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute is continuing to grow our robust YouTube library with talks, seminars, and project highlights. Join us!