Application Information
Summer Institute on the Holocaust and Jewish Civilization at Northwestern
June 16 – 28, 2024
Northwestern University, Evanston IL
Applications have closed.
Institute Description:
Taught by experts in the field, HEFNU’s renowned Summer Institute is an intensive two-week residential course designed to provide participants the background needed to develop Holocaust courses at their home institutions. HEFNU welcomes full- or part-time academic faculty and staff, full- or part-time Ph.D. students (particularly those in their final year of study), and educators at recognized institutions such as museums and archives.
The 2024 Summer Institute Faculty include Victoria Aarons (Trinity University), Sarah Cushman (Northwestern University), Daniel Greene (Northwestern University), Dagmar Herzog (CUNY Graduate Center), Brad Prager (University of Missouri), David Shyovitz (Northwestern University), Yael Siman (Iberoamericana University), Helene Sinnreich (University of Tennessee), Michael Tymkiw (University of Essex), and Barry Trachtenberg (Wake Forest University).
Fellowships cover the cost of room, board, and tuition. Fellowships do not cover travel expenses or assigned readings. Please inquire about travel funding if your home institution does not cover such costs. Most assigned readings will be available cost-free through the Northwestern University Library.
Application Materials:
- Statement of Interest and Experience in Holocaust Studies including your plans to teach a Holocaust course (500 word maximum)
- CV (1-2 pages, short-form CV)
- Optional (but encouraged): a sample syllabus of a Holocaust, Jewish History, or Jewish Civilization course/exhibition that you have previously taught or planned
Additional Materials for Graduate Students and Recent PhDs (within 5 years of application deadline):
- One Letter of Recommendation required.
Applicants must contact recommenders and instruct them to send their letters to hef@northwestern.edu with the subject line “Summer Institute 2024 Recommendation for NAME OF APPLICANT.” Letters should be no more than 500 words (two pages).
HEFNU will follow all Northwestern University COVID protocols in place at the time of the Institute.
Questions? Contact hef@northwestern.edu.