Writing Retreat
The Writing Retreat supports Holocaust scholars with time, resources, and community to advance original research as part of the Broadening Academia Initiative.
Funder: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers 5 nights’ lodging, all meals, and up to $1,000 in transportation reimbursement; no direct stipend.
Summary: Provides Holocaust scholars with dedicated time, space, and community to advance original research as part of the Broadening Academia Initiative.
Key Information: Open to North American-based Holocaust scholars who are untenured, contingent, or working outside academia and have a PhD.
Description
The Writing Retreat, organized by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, is an annual program under the Broadening Academia Initiative. This retreat is designed to support Holocaust scholars by providing a focused environment for advancing original research projects. Participants benefit from dedicated writing time, access to the Museum’s extensive collections, and the opportunity to engage with a vibrant, interdisciplinary community. The program aims to foster scholarship that transcends institutional and disciplinary boundaries.
