The upcoming Institute will be held June 21 - July 3, 2009.

The Summer Institute on the Holocaust and Jewish Civilization, held annually at Northwestern University during late June, is an intensive two-week course of study designed to broaden and deepen the background of current and prospective Holocaust educators. It is open to advanced graduate students and faculty at the college or university level. Admittees to the Institute, who are designated Fellows, receive awards covering room, board, and tuition during the program. Fellows are responsible for their own travel expenses to and from Evanston, as well as for the cost of assigned books. It is generally not possible to accommodate spouses or partners on campus during the Institute.

The Institute curriculum consists of courses, lectures, and seminars on the following themes: the religious practice and history of the European Jews, problems in Holocaust interpretation, the Holocaust in literature and film, and the pedagogy of the Holocaust. In addition, the Institute offers a rich program of guest lectures on occasional themes and of cultural and recreational outings and events.

Applications, consisting of a letter explaining the prospective Fellow's interest and experience in Holocaust studies, a curriculum vitae, and, in the case of graduate students, a letter of recommendation from the principal dissertation advisor, should be submitted by February 23 to:

     Holocaust Educational Foundation
     64 Old Orchard Road
     Professional Building - Suite 520
     Skokie, IL 60077

     (or: hef3@aol.com).

Fellowships are awarded and all applicants notified by March 15 of each year.