The David B. Baker Fellowship in the History of Psychology

Dr. David Baker, a historian of psychology and Emeritus Director of the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, has served as an important mentor for students interested in studying history. Throughout his career, he encouraged students to engage with history by making use of the vast collections of the Archives of the History of American Psychology.

The David B. Baker Fellowship in the History of Psychology supports student research at the Archives of the History of American Psychology. The Fellowship supports travel expenses for one graduate or undergraduate student whose research will benefit from access to the Archives’ collections. One Fellowship of $2500 will be awarded annually.

Eligibility

All applicants must

• be currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program
• conduct onsite research at the Archives for 1 to 4 weeks, as the scholar deems necessary
• be engaged in research that is directly related to the Archives’ collections

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• A project description, including a statement of how the Archives will be helpful to your research (500 words max)
• A current CV
• One letter of recommendation

Applications for the 2023 Fellowship have closed - congratulation to this year's recipient, Zac Endter. Stay tuned for more details on the 2024 Fellowship.

To learn more about the Archives, explore the website or contact our reference archivist.

Contact cfaye@uakron.edu with any questions.

Past Recipients

2024: Zac Endter
PhD Program in History, New York University

Project Title: “Creativity” Between Psychology and Managerial Science

2023: Michael Stead
MA Program in HTC, York University

Project Title: The “Progressive” Mother: Eugenic Feminism and Developmental Psychology in early 20th-century America