Application deadline is May 1, 2023 at 11:59pm.

  • Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing, Peabody Institute, etc.
  • Project Information

  • Documents

  • Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf.
  • A 2-3 page proposal describing your intended research and why you feel qualified to pursue it. Your research proposal should include the following:

    • A description of the ideas, questions, or problems that guide your project.
    • The specific topic and library collection(s) to be explored (be very specific, consult with faculty and archivist mentors in advance about reasonably narrowing down a corpus of primary research materials available at Johns Hopkins). Please also note other planned research gathering activities (e.g. interviews, research at other institutions).
    • Your timeline for completion of the project.
    • Expected outcome of the project (research paper, online resource, etc.).
  • Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt.
  • Faculty Letter of Recommendation

  • A letter of recommendation in Word or PDF format must also be sent directly from your Faculty Mentor to the Hopkins Retrospective Program Manager, Allison Seyler, at hopkinsretro@jhu.edu.

    Please instruct your mentor to put your last name and the word "Reference" in the subject line. Letters are due no later than May 1, 2023, by 11:59 pm. Letter writers should address the following in their recommendations:

    • How long and in what capacity you have known the student?
    • What are the student’s academic strengths, qualifications, and ability to conduct independent research?
    • Please comment on the student’s ability to ethically handle any privacy concerns that may come up, should they propose a topic that may require access to Protected Health Information or other confidential student/personnel information.
    • Are you available to consult with the student on their research progress (preferably in person, but phone/Skype/email is also an option) during the proposed fellowship period?
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