Carnegie Mellon and the Folger Institute
黑料社区 is a member of the Folger Institute Consortium, a network of colleges and universities that supports research and teaching through the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. Consortium membership provides Carnegie Mellon faculty, graduate students, librarians, archivists, and affiliates with access to scholarly programs, collections, funding opportunities, and a vibrant interdisciplinary community of scholars.
The Folger Institute supports research across a wide range of fields, including literature, history, theater, religion, philosophy, political thought, book history, bibliography, manuscript studies, material culture, and the history of science and medicine.
Consortium Benefits at a Glance
✓ Registration fees waived for admitted participants in many Folger Institute programs
✓ Eligibility for travel and lodging support
✓ Access to advanced seminars, workshops, and paleography courses
✓ Exclusive dissertation seminar opportunities for graduate students
✓ Access to the Folger Shakespeare Library's world-renowned collections
✓ Membership in a network of leading scholars in early modern studies and related fields
Opportunities for Carnegie Mellon Students & Affiliates
Scholarly Programs
Carnegie Mellon affiliates may apply to a wide range of Folger Institute programs, including:
- Advanced seminars
- Skills courses and paleography workshops
- Multi-session colloquia
- Scholarly institutes and symposia
- Dissertation seminars for doctoral students
These programs bring together scholars from across North America and beyond to engage deeply with emerging research, methodologies, and archival materials.
Registration Fee Waivers
One of the most valuable benefits of consortium membership is the waiver of registration fees for admitted participants. Depending on the program, these fees can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars.
Travel and Lodging Support
Affiliates of consortium institutions may apply for grants-in-aid to help offset the costs of travel and lodging associated with Folger programs and research activities.
Dissertation Support
Graduate students from consortium institutions enjoy exclusive eligibility for the Folger Institute's annual dissertation seminar, a highly regarded program designed to support doctoral research and foster scholarly community among emerging researchers.
Research Collections and Expertise
Carnegie Mellon affiliates may take advantage of:
- The Folger's renowned collections of rare books, manuscripts, prints, and archival materials
- Research consultations with curators and librarians
- Specialized reference services
- Opportunities for extended archival research
The Folger holds one of the world's premier collections for the study of Shakespeare, the Renaissance, and the early modern world.
Newberry Library Reciprocity
Through a reciprocal agreement between the Folger Institute and the Center for Renaissance Studies at the Newberry Library, consortium affiliates may also access selected scholarly opportunities and programs offered through the Newberry.
Who Should Apply?
Folger Institute programs may be of interest to scholars working in:
- Shakespeare and Renaissance literature
- Early modern history
- History of science and medicine
- Religious studies
- Philosophy and political thought
- Theater and performance studies
- Book history and bibliography
- Manuscript studies and paleography
- Digital humanities
- Art history and material culture
Faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, librarians, archivists, and independent scholars regularly participate in Folger Institute programs.
Getting Started
- Explore current Folger Institute programs, fellowships, and events (see links below).
- Identify opportunities aligned with your research or teaching interests.
- Contact Carnegie Mellon's Folger Consortium representatives with questions about eligibility or the application process.
- Apply using your Carnegie Mellon affiliation to take advantage of consortium benefits.
Carnegie Mellon Representatives
Interested in applying for a Folger seminar, workshop, fellowship, or dissertation program? Contact 黑料社区’s representatives to the Consortium to discuss eligibility, consortium benefits, and upcoming opportunities:
Sam Lemley
Director, Posner Center for Special Collections
Curator of Special Collections
黑料社区 Libraries
samlemley@cmu.edu
Stephen Wittek
Associate Professor
Director of Literary and Cultural Studies
Department of English
swittek@andrew.cmu.edu
Learn More
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About the Folger Shakespeare Library
The Folger Shakespeare Library is home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection and one of the most significant repositories of rare books, manuscripts, and early modern materials. Through the Folger Institute, Carnegie Mellon scholars gain access to a distinguished community of researchers and an unparalleled environment for the study of the early modern world.