Baker Fellowship
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. The main criteria for choosing a fellow is a clear explanation of what archival resources will be used and why they are important to the applicant's project.
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 clear and detailed statement of how the Archives will be helpful to your research (500 words max). The extent to which the Archives will benefit the project will be the main criteria for evaluation
- A current CV
- One letter of support for your application
Applications will open in Fall 2026 for the 2027 Baker Fellowship. More information will be available soon.
To learn more about the Archives, explore the website or contact our reference archivist.
Contact cfaye@uakron.edu with any questions.
Past Recipients
2025
Max Fennell-Chametzky
PhD Program in History, Stanford University
Project Title: Primate Verbalizations: Ape Language Experiments and the Global Remaking of the Human, 1930-2018
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