Scholars-in-Residence

The Scholars-in-Residence (SiR) program is an intensive, 4-week paid research fellowship in humanities and humanistic social-science research for upper-year undergraduates. SiR provides students with an opportunity to acquire advanced research skills and experience while collaborating with an interdisciplinary and intellectually vibrant community of peers, professors, and research professionals.

The student application period for Scholars-in-Residence 2027 opens mid-January 2027.

Project Spotlight: Curses in Clay, Letters in Lead

The project Curses in Clay, Letters in Lead, offers students direct engagement with texts and artifacts. Learning is supplemented by visits to institutions such as the ROM and Gardiner Museum, providing a hands-on approach that goes beyond traditional classroom study.