La bourse David B. Baker en histoire de la psychologie

The David B. Baker Fellowship in the History of Psychology

Call for applications

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 cfaye@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 cfaye@uakron.edu with any questions.
View past fellowship recipients