David B. Baker Fellowship in the History of Psychology: Call for Applications
Cathy Faye
Please share this announcement widely and encourage your students to apply. In addition, consider supporting this fund yourself!
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The David B. Baker Fellowship in the History of Psychology
Dr. David Baker, a historian of psychology and Emeritus Director of the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, has served as an important mentor for students interested in studying history. Throughout his career, he encouraged students to engage with history by making use of the vast collections of the Archives of the History of American Psychology.
The David B. Baker Fellowship in the History of Psychology supports student research at the Archives of the History of American Psychology. The Fellowship supports travel expenses for one graduate or undergraduate student whose research will benefit from access to the Archives’ collections. One Fellowship of up to $2500 will be awarded annually. The main criteria for choosing a fellow is a clear explanation of what archival resources will be used and why they are important to the applicant's project.
Eligibility
All applicants must
- be currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program
- conduct onsite research at the Archives for 1 to 4 weeks, as the scholar deems necessary
- be engaged in research that will directly benefit from use of the Archives’ collections
How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
- A project description, including a clear and detailed statement of how the Archives will be helpful to your research (500 words max)
- A current CV
- One letter of support for your application
Submit these materials by December 19, 2025 to the Center’s Executive Director Cathy Faye at cf...@uakron.edu. The successful applicant will be notified by January 30, 2026. All onsite research must be completed by January 30, 2027.
More Information
- To learn more about the Archives, explore the website or contact our reference archivist.
- Contact cf...@uakron.edu with any questions.
- View past fellowship recipients
All the best,
Cathy
Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
The University of Akron
73 S. College Street
Akron, OH 44325-4302
Celebrating 60 years of preserving and sharing history.