Fellowships
Gillespie Curatorial Fellowship
The Gillespie Curatorial Fellowship in Shakespeare and the Book offers an opportunity for advanced undergraduate and graduate students to work with one of the most important private Shakespeare collections in America. For complete information on this fellowship and how to apply, visit: Shakespeare Curated.
Deadline to apply: October 19, 2025
Renaissance of the Earth Teaching Fellow
The Renaissance of the Earth Teaching Fellowship features talented advanced undergraduate and graduate students from across the Humanities and Natural Sciences who design summer workshops and courses that draw from the Kinney Center’s rare book library and outdoor laboratory. Courses engage in creative and public facing explorations that link hands-on practices with literary, historical, and scientific knowledge. All are welcome to apply and we accept applications on a rolling basis. . Examples of past courses and workshops can be found here: https://www.renaissanceoftheearth.com/courses
Application Requirements & the portal to apply can be found here.
Renaissance of the Earth Fellow 2025-2026
The Kinney Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies announces a call for 2025-2026 Renaissance of the Earth Fellows: a unique opportunity for advanced undergraduate and graduate students to work across disciplines and laboratories. As a Fellow, you will move from a rare book library to an outdoor landscape as you pursue research projects that explore the ways that engaging with our early modern past helps us reshape our environmental future. Examples of past projects can be found here: https://www.renaissanceoftheearth.com/roeblog
The Renaissance of the Earth Fellows build lasting research and collaborative networks across campus and the Five Colleges. Students interested in a diverse array of disciplines are welcome: from the humanities, forest or soil ecologies, natural resource conservation, animal husbandry and livestock management, biodiversity, landscape planning and architecture to students working in the arts, creative writing, and environmental humanities.
Fellows work closely with scholars, students, and artists gaining hands-on experience in developing a public-facing project. Creativity is encouraged! Ahead of your application, please be sure to visit us at the Kinney Center to learn more about our library and landscapes (contact efox@umass.edu). Experience in Renaissance and early modern studies is not required. Fellowship awards are $2,500.
Application requirements and the portal to apply can be found here
We are no longer accepting applications for 2025-2026 Renaissance of the Earth Fellowships. Please check back in the spring for 2026-2027 Fellowship announcements.
Undergraduate Environmental Research Opportunities for Fall 2025
We are pleased to share a list of Undergraduate Environmental Research Opportunities for Fall 2025! This year's list includes a wide variety of opportunities for students to gain research experience and enrich their degree . Please note the deadline for applications is coming up soon - this Friday, August 29th.
Application requirements and detailed instructions to apply can be found here.