A multidisciplinary team of Cornell students and faculty and local schoolchildren will begin an archeological dig Sept. 18 at St. James, to deepen the understanding of the church’s role in safeguarding enslaved freedom-seekers in the 19th century and shed new light on the church’s long history.
Research supported by the 14 grants ranges from the physics of quantum computing to the design of new musical instruments.
Cornell faculty from any discipline to apply for up to $10,000 in support of public-facing research humanities projects and/or engaged community humanities initiatives on rural New York State issues. We especially encourage proposals that engage with this year's theme of Rural Black Lives.
Faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students can also apply for microgrants to support humanities projects on Rural Black Lives.
Check out our curated feed of scholarly articles, news articles, blog posts, and more to explore the theme of #RuralBlackLives in detail. Or, find us on our social media channels listed below (@ruralhumanities). Follow us for more information on events and funding opportunities.
