Center for Medieval Studies

Our scholars explore the connections of medieval peoples, literatures, languages and experiences across the globe, creating dialogues that investigate historical periods, cultural production, and the modern reception of the Middle Ages.

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Making a Medieval Book

Recent News

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Now Hiring! CPS Seeks a New Grad RA for 2022-2023

The Center for Premodern Studies is Hiring!

Now accepting 2022 Union Pacific Research Grant Proposals

Apply by March 25!

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McNally Graduate Fellowship

Up to two $1,000 McNally Graduate Fellowships available. Application deadline: Feb 25, 2022.

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Now Accepting Summer 22 Dissertation Fellowships

Applications due Feb. 4

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Transformation is in the Works

The Center for Early Modern History, the Center for Medieval Studies, and the Consortium for the Study of the Premodern World become the new Center for Premodern Studies.