Dartmouth Student Research Fellow Program
The Dartmouth Digital History Initiative provides opportunities for Dartmouth undergraduate students to join our team of student research fellows. We encourage second- and third-year students (‘27s and ‘26s) of any prospective major to apply. No prior experience with oral history, digital humanities, or advanced computing is required—just a willingness to learn and to contribute to the project’s goals. Students interested in oral history, coding, or data analysis will have an opportunity to pursue their interests and learn new skills associated with critical thinking and computational methods.
New research fellows will join an inclusive and collegial team of fellow students that fosters a flexible and collaborative work environment. We provide all necessary training, and our on-boarding process is easy and accessible.
Our research fellows commit to work 5-7 hours per week during the terms in which they are participating in the project. DDHI fellows will be paid on an hourly basis at $20/hour.
HOW TO APPLY TO BECOME A DDHI RESEARCH FELLOW:
Eligibility: All Dartmouth undergraduate students who will be second- or third-years during the 2024-2025 academic year and are in good standing are eligible to apply. The DDHI is open to students in all major programs of study.
Time commitment: Successful applicants must commit to weekly one-hour meetings as well as up to nine hours of additional work per week.
Application process: We are currently accepting applications for positions to begin in Winter 2025. To apply, please complete the following steps by September 16, 2024.
(1) Complete the online application form (link below). The form includes the following prompts:
- Why are you interested in participating in the DDHI? (up to 250 words)
- Do you have experience with oral history, either as an interviewer or as a researcher? If so, describe your experience. If not, please explain why you are interested in learning about oral history. (up to 250 words)
- No prior experience with coding or databases is required. However, please briefly describe your prior experience, if any, with digital content management systems, digital collections, and/or digital exhibits. If you do not have prior experience, please explain why you are interested in gaining such experience. (up to 250 words)
- Please explain how participation in the DDHI might connect to your academic study plans at Dartmouth. (up to 250 words)
(2) Email a copy of your Dartmouth transcript as an attachment to ddhi@dartmouth.edu. (An unofficial copy of your transcript is acceptable.) The subject line of your email should read ‘Transcript for YOURNAME.’
(3) After we receive and review your application, the DDHI leadership team may contact you to schedule a short Zoom interview early in the fall term.
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION
Questions? Email Prof. Edward Miller (Edward.G.Miller@dartmouth.edu) and Project Manager Mara Gregory (Mara.J.Gregory@dartmouth.edu)
Contact Us
Contact the project at ddhi@dartmouth.edu.