Hyphen Journal Releases Call for Papers for Issue No. 3: SPOLIA

hyphen, the journal of architecture at Penn State, has announced the Call for Papers for its third issue, SPOLIA. This issue expands the traditional meaning of spolia—the reuse of architectural fragments—to explore how fragments of all kinds circulate across contemporary practice. From digital residues and ecological cycles to cultural translations and representational traces, SPOLIA invites contributors to rethink how ideas, materials, and systems are dismantled and reassembled today.

 

The editors welcome submissions from across the College of Arts and Architecture and beyond, including:
– Research papers
– Literature reviews
– Interviews
– Photographic or graphic essays
– Experimental drawings and other creative media

 

Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026

Submission Portal: http://www.journals.psu.edu/hyphen

The full Call for Papers is available online

here. 

Previous issues of Hyphen can be explored in the journal’s archive: here.

 

Issue No.3 is edited by PhD students Houman Riazi, Alale Mohseni, and Ádám Ackermann, with an advisory board composed of faculty from the Department of Architecture. For questions about submissions, please contact the editorial team through hyphen's email address: Hyphen@psu.edu

 

Edited by Ph.D. Students at Stuckeman School

Department of Architecture

The Pennsylvania State University

 

Website: https://journals.psu.edu/hyphen/index 

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Announcing the Inaugural William Burr Prize in Nuclear History (Deadline: April 1, 2026)

The Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR), in partnership with McGill-Queen’s University Press (MQUP), is pleased to announce the launch of the William Burr Prize.

This annual award recognizes the best PhD dissertation in nuclear history, broadly defined. Named in honor of the late Dr. William Burr—the foundational director of the National Security Archive’s Nuclear Vault and a champion of archival transparency—the prize seeks to celebrate original, evidence-based scholarship that advances our understanding of the nuclear age.

The prize is open to all nationalities and institutions and welcomes dissertations on any aspect of nuclear history, anywhere in the world. Eligible dissertations must have been submitted in final form between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2025. Self-nominations and supervisor nominations are welcome.

For full eligibility requirements, submission deadlines, and nomination procedures, please visit the official announcement on the SHAFR website using this link.

National Council on Public History: Call for Posters

The National Council on Public History (NCPH) invites poster submissions for presentation at the 2026 Joint Conference with the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), taking place September 16-19, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island. The poster session itself will take place September 18, 2026. The full Call for Posters is available here: https://ncph.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Call-for-Posters.docx.pdf.

Poster submissions are due via online form by March 30, 2026: https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/call-for-proposals/poster-proposal-form/. 

Environmental Gallery and Exhibitions Specialist

Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Natural Sciences: High Meadows Environmental Institute

Location

Princeton, NJ

Open Date

Jan 30, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$90,000 - $100,000

Deadline

Jan 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Overview

Together, Princeton University’s High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) and Humanities Initiative (PHI) seek a highly qualified Environmental Gallery and Exhibitions Specialist to lead the artistic and intellectual direction and operational functions of an art gallery/exhibition space focused on environmental themes. The incumbent will develop exhibitions and programs that engage with pressing environmental issues while fostering meaningful connections to the research and teaching priorities of HMEI and PHI and the broader Princeton University community. In addition to curatorial responsibilities, the incumbent will manage operational aspects of the gallery collaboratively with administrative personnel.

The successful candidate will bring scholarly expertise, curatorial experience, and an interdisciplinary approach that bridges art, science, and environmental studies. This is a full-time position at the rank of Professional Specialist for an initial term of 3 years, with the possibility of reappointment.

Responsibilities

Curatorial Leadership
·         Conceive, research, and implement exhibitions reflecting environmental topics that align with HMEI/PHI’s shared vision for innovation and discovery at the intersection of environmental studies and the humanities. 
·         Identify and collaborate with artists whose work resonates with environmental scholarship and interdisciplinary inquiry.
·         Manage all phases of exhibition development to mount approximately one to three shows annually, including research, artwork selection, installation, interpretive materials, and catalog or publication content.
·         Produce high-quality curatorial writing, including essays, gallery texts, and educational materials.

Academic and Research Integration
·         Work closely with HMEI/PHI leadership, faculty, and researchers to integrate the gallery’s exhibitions with teaching priorities and research initiatives.
·         Facilitate opportunities for faculty and students to engage with exhibitions through coursework, workshops, and programmatic collaborations.
·         Develop and lead public and academic programs, including artist talks, faculty–artist dialogues, symposia, workshops, and other interdisciplinary events.
·         Collaborate with local and regional organizations on exhibition-related programming and public engagement.

Gallery Operations
·         Manage day-to-day operations of a 450 square foot gallery, located in the University’s environmental studies building, including scheduling, visitor services, installation oversight, and exhibition maintenance.
·         Coordinate and direct logistics for artwork handling, transport, and documentation.
·         Collaborate with HMEI/PHI staff on communications, including digital content and promotional materials.
·         Support strategic planning related to the gallery’s long-term programmatic vision.

Administrative and Development Support
·         Contribute to grant applications, fundraising proposals, and reporting.
·         Assist with budget planning and financial oversight for exhibitions and programming.
·         Support events, cultivation activities, and donor engagement related to the gallery.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications
·         Master’s degree in Art History, Environmental Humanities, Visual Studies, Museum Studies, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field.
·         Demonstrated curatorial experience, preferably in environmentally focused art.
·         Strong understanding of interdisciplinary approaches that link artistic practices with environmental science, environmental justice, sustainability, or related fields.
·         Excellent research, writing, and communication skills suitable for both academic and public audiences.
·         Experience with exhibition installation and basic art handling.
·         Proven ability to work collaboratively within academic institutions or research environments.
·         Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications
·         Ph.D. in Art History, Environmental Humanities, Visual Studies, Museum Studies, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field.
·         Familiarity with sustainable exhibition practices.
·         Experience developing educational or community-based programming.
·         Experience with digital content creation and gallery-related communications.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply by submitting a CV, a cover letter describing their curatorial background and experience connecting art with environmental scholarship, and 1–3 writing samples (e.g., exhibition texts, curatorial essays, or academic work), and the contact information of 3 references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

 

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Submit a Proposal to the Oral History Association

2026 Call for Proposals

October 14-17, 2026 | Portland, OR

Landscapes of Memory

Learn more HERE.

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Environmental Humanities

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 

Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Job Summary

The Academy of Natural Sciences invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship (Sept. 2026 – Aug. 2028) in the environmental humanities, drawn from any humanistic discipline. We interpret the environmental humanities in the broadest terms, including all parts of the world and historical eras.

The fellow will hold a dual affiliation with the Library & Archives of the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences of Drexel University. The fellow will develop original research and advance undergraduate experiential learning around selected topics in the environmental humanities entailing some aspect of the history of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, its collections and scientific enterprise, its activity as public museum, and its efforts to engage with varied communities in addressing environmental challenges.

The fellow will actively participate in the academic life of Philadelphia’s University City; contribute to public programs and initiatives at the Academy of Natural Sciences; engage with pertinent scholarly networks and organizations; and pursue opportunities for public outreach and engagement in collaboration with other Philadelphia-area organizations.

The fellow will be paid an annual salary plus receive a full benefits package including health insurance.  Additional research support of $5,000 (which should partially be used in the organization of a workshop or small conference) will also be provided. The fellow is expected to be in residence in the Philadelphia or Greater Philadelphia area for the term of the fellowship. Reasonable support for moving expenses may be provided.

This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.   

Learn more by following this LINK.

American Council of Learned Societies Launches 2026 Leading Edge Fellowship Competition Program Will Offer 14 Recent Humanities PhDs the Opportunity to Join Organizations Working with Communities Across the Country The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) announces the eighth competition for Leading Edge Fellowships, made possible by the generous support of the Mellon Foundation. The program demonstrates the dynamic capacity of the humanities to advance justice and equity in society and illuminates career pathways for recent PhDs beyond the academy.   In 2026, the ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship Program will offer 14 two-year fellowship opportunities with mission-driven nonprofits for recent PhDs in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. Fellows will join organizations working in and with communities across the country, and draw on the humanistic skills, capacities, and frameworks developed in the course of earning their PhD to demonstrate the dynamic potential of humanistic training to positively impact the world beyond the academy.   This year, ACLS is partnering with 14 nonprofit organizations including Presidents' Alliance on Immigration and Higher Education, Western North Carolina Community Health Services, El Timpano, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta. The full roster of partner organizations and projects is available here.   ACLS is now accepting fellowship applications, with submissions due by 9:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.   Each Leading Edge Fellow will earn a minimum yearly stipend of $70,000 that increases in the second year, and receive employer-sponsored health insurance and professional mentorship. In addition, ACLS provides fellows with professional development funding, access to peer mentorship and professional networks, and a relocation stipend (if needed). Fellows will take on roles in advocacy, policy research, communications, public engagement, and more.   ACLS provides a variety of professional development and networking activities for fellows, including alumni mentorship, career coaching, and virtual and in-person events designed to help translate the experiences of their two-year placements into post-fellowship career opportunities. Fellows join an engaged alumni community of PhDs working across a variety of sectors.   Applicants for the Leading Edge Fellowship competition must have a PhD in the humanities or interpretive social sciences officially conferred by their university on or after September 1, 2021, and no later than August 31, 2026. All awardees must be authorized to work legally in the United States without visa sponsorship. Read more about past and current Leading Edge Fellows, and learn more about our guidelines and selection process at the link below.

The Linda Hall Library is now accepting applications for our 2026-27 fellowship program

     These fellowships provide graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and independent scholars in the

history of science and related humanities fields with financial support to explore the Library’s

outstanding science and engineering collections. Fellows also participate in a dynamic

intellectual community alongside in-house experts and scholars from other Kansas City cultural

and educational institutions.

     The Linda Hall Library holds nearly half a million monographs and more than 43,000 journal

titles documenting the history of science and technology from the 15th century to the present. Its

collections are exceptionally strong in the engineering disciplines, chemistry, and physics. In

addition, the Library boasts extensive resources related to natural history, astronomy, earth

science, environmental studies, aeronautics, life science, infrastructure studies, mathematics, and

the history of the book.

     The Library offers residential fellowships to support on-site research in Kansas City, as well

as virtual fellowships for scholars working remotely using resources from the Library’s digital

collections. Applicants may request up to four months of funding at a rate of $3,000 per month

for doctoral students and $4,200 per month for postdoctoral researchers.

The Library is also offering several fellowships intended for specific groups of researchers:

• The History of Science and Medicine Fellowship, offered in partnership with

the Clendening History of Medicine Library at the University of Kansas Medical Center,

provides one month of residential funding ($3,000 per month) to a doctoral student whose

research examines the intersecting histories of science and medicine.

• The Pearson Fellowship in Aerospace History provides up to two months of residential

funding ($4,200 per month) to a postdoctoral scholar studying the history of aviation or

spaceflight.

• The Presidential Fellowship in Bibliography provides up to four months of residential

funding ($4,200 per month) to a postdoctoral scholar whose research focuses on the study

of books and manuscripts as physical artifacts.

The Linda Hall Library is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive research environment

and encourages members of any groups that have traditionally been underrepresented in

academia to apply for fellowship support.

Please share this announcement with graduate students, colleagues, or anyone else who might be

interested in the Linda Hall Library’s fellowship program. All application materials are due no

later than January 19, 2026. For further information, visit the Fellowships page on our website or

e-mail fellowships@lindahall.org.

Call for papers for the next New England Quarterly symposium, to be held in Boston on September 18, 2026. Our topic is "Environmental Histories of New England, 1600-2025," and the full description is available on the NEQ website. Betsy Klima and I are jointly organizing the symposium on behalf of the NEQ editorial staff.

Apply for the Joy R. Hilliard Fellowship to do research at Denver Public Library

Joy  R. Hilliard Fellowship: Funding Research in Conservation and

Environmental History at Denver Public Library

The Joy R. Hilliard Fellowship supports a master’s or doctoral-level graduate student

doing research in the fields of conservation or environmental history. Special Collections

and Archives staff award one $3,000 Fellowship annually to support costs associated

with travel to Denver to do research in Denver Public Library’s renowned Conservation Collection. The Hilliard Fellowship directly supports research toward completing a

graduate thesis or dissertation.

The application process is open from January 1-March 1, 2026. Applicants should

submit a 500-word project statement, a CV or resume, and a letter of support,

preferably from a faculty advisor. Materials can be submitted through the Joy R. Hilliard

Application Form online (available January 1, 2026). The Fellowship awardee will be

notified by May 1, 2026.

Change Over Time: An International Journal of Conservation and the Built Environment, a peer-reviewed journal published by the University of Pennsylvania Press, is excited to announce new publishing opportunities and enhanced publishing features to serve a wider audience:

• COT now accepts manuscript submissions outside of individual themes.

• COT now publishes pre-prints online on Project Muse, our hosting platform, as individual articles are finalized

• COT will now be printed in color.

• COT is now open access through a Penn Press & Project Muse collaboration. This development promotes more equitable  access to scholarship.

If you are interested in submitting ideas for future issue themes or have a manuscript you’d like to submit for consideration, please reach out to cot@design.upenn.edu. We would love to hear from you.

For more details, please visit our COT website      

APPLY FOR A POSITION AT NYU

The Department of Environmental Studies in Arts & Science at New York University invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer position in Environmental Governance and Policy to begin September 1, 2026. This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal. This position will primarily support teaching within the Environmental Studies department, at the undergraduate and possibly graduate levels, with a teaching load equivalent to six classes over the academic year. We encourage applications from scholars who specialize in any dimension of Environmental Governance and Policy. The candidate might have training in fields that include but are not limited to economics, political science, public policy, planning, sociology, anthropology, law, and science and technology studies. The successful applicant will have high potential or proven excellence in teaching and research on the environment. For more information and to submit an application, through interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/174859. The application deadline for full consideration is January 20, 2026.

Call for Applications: Leo Transcription Grants

We invite applications for the Leo Transcription Grant, which offers up to 100,000 free credits, sufficient to transcribe as many as 200,000 pages of handwritten manuscripts. The grant is open to students, academics, and institutions. The only condition of the award is that grantees publish the images and transcriptions online free of restriction and copyright. Further information and the application form are available here.

Funding Applications are due March 15, 2026

The BYU Charles Redd Center for Western Studies offers multiple awards for scholars, students, or organizations conducting research or producing public programming related to the Intermountain states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. Applications for 2026 are due on March 15 and awardees will be notified by May 1. Award amounts have increased this year.

 

Specific funding/award categories exist for:

• ·         BYU faculty and students
• ·         Non-BYU faculty and students
• ·         Independent Researchers
• ·         Public organizations

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION:

Visit the Redd Center website https://reddcenter.byu.edu/awards-grants) and click on "Learn More and Apply.”

         

After completing your application, you will see a message indicating it successfully processed and will receive an email confirmation at the email address you list on your application.

If you have any questions about the application process or about submitting your application, please contact Amy Carlin at 801-422-4048 or amy_carlin@byu.edu. If you have questions about the substance of your application, you may contact either Brenden Rensink at bwrensink@byu.edu or Jay Buckley at jay_buckley@byu.edu. You may also follow the Redd Center on Facebook or BlueSky, or Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay up to date with events, awards, and announcements.