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Published: 17 Sep 2021 1,611 views
The HMU Fellowship in Ideas is a writing and discussion project in the humanities designed for a recent university graduate from any field who has an interest in the humanities, interdisciplinary dialogue, and intellectual and professional enrichment. The Fellowship offers emerging scholars exposure to the history of ideas in Western civilization, networking opportunities amongst an array of academicians, lifelong learners, readers, and thinkers from a broad range of disciplines, and credited authorship in two university publications. Except for conference attendance, all activities of the HMU Fellowship in Ideas may be carried out from any location with adequate telephone and internet access. ** Please note that there will no conference attendance for the 2022 Fellows as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Founded in 1998, Harrison Middleton University, a nonprofit graduate institution that specializes in distance learning, offers graduate degrees in the humanities focusing on the interplay of essential ideas and thinkers across history, the study of ancient and modern classics, and the methods of inquiry-based discussion. In designing programs of study, students at Harrison Middleton University use primary sources drawn from leading academic publishers, including Britannica (Great Books of the Western World), Oxford University Press, Penguin Classics, and W.W. Norton & Company. Classi... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Country to study | United States |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Harrison Middleton University (HMU) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The successful applicant to the HMU Fellowship in Ideas will enjoy the following benefits:
A $500 stipend.
The opportunity to participate in virtual Socratic discussions with university faculty and Fellows.
Online publication in the HMU Blog and HMU: Dialogues.
At the conclusion of the Fellowship term, a complimentary set of three Great Books Foundation publications.
The successful applicant must:
Have received a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree (in any field).
Have an interest in the humanities and the great ideas of Western civilization.
Have outstanding reading, writing, and communication abilities.
Commit to writing two blog entries for the HMU Blog and one book review for HMU: Dialogues.
Please provide the following:
A completed application form.
A biographical statement of no more than 500 words that addresses your background as a student, your interest in the humanities, and your interest in the HMU Fellowship in Ideas.
An appropriately cited expository essay of no more than 1500 words plus a works cited page, applying your interest to a great idea in the humanities related to one of these concentrations: imaginative literature, natural science, philosophy and religion, and social science.
Submit your application and writing samples as attached Microsoft Word-compatible documents to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is October 15, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to participate in an interview by Zoom. The successful applicant will be notified by Harrison Middleton University on or before December 1, 2021.
For more details, visit HMU website.
