Last Chance to Apply for the Writing Retreat on Blue Mountain Lake, Nov. 6-8, 2026

Connect with scholars from across the Corridor, learn how to make your writing more sustainable and fulfilling, and make meaningful progress on your project. Awardees in the cohort will have additional time to network, socialize, and enjoy the Adirondack setting.

  • Application deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 21.
  • Eligibility: Faculty in the Humanities and related interdisciplines from Corridor institutions. This includes lecturers and postdocs.
  • Award includes 2 nights’ lodging, meals, tuition. Friday 11:30am to Sunday 1pm.
  • Review the Call for Applications and apply.

Community of Practice: Adapting Humanities Research Without Site Access

Are you a humanities scholar who can no longer travel to your research site(s)? The CNY Humanities Corridor is piloting a community of practice for humanists to share strategies, resources, and support for navigating this challenging geopolitical reality. Whether it’s inaccessible archives, communities, or field sites, the goal of this community of practice is to provide an informal space to discuss what's working, what's difficult, and how you're adapting your research methods and career paths. Together, we'll build a network of colleagues who understand the unique pressures of conducting humanities research under these constraints and brainstorm alternate paths forward.

All humanities faculty from the 11 Corridor institutions who are facing travel limitations to their research sites are welcome. Please share this announcement with your colleagues who may be experiencing these challenges. Direct any questions to Aimee Germain, aagermai@syr.edu.

Sign up to register your interest in joining this community of practice.

Scholars to Storytellers: An Introduction to Trade Publishing

  • Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 - 10-11:30am EST on Zoom
  • Have you ever wondered about how trade publishing works, and how it differs from traditional academic publishing? Do you want to learn more about how to write in ways that engage a wider readership? If so, this workshop by John Ghazvinian (Scholars to Storytellers) is for you! Scholars to Storytellers bridges the gap between academic expertise and commercial publishing success. Learn some basics about commercial publishing — its pros and cons, how it differs from academic publishing, and some resources available for scholars interested in making this transition. Bring your questions, as there will be a Q&A at the end of this Zoom workshop. More info or register now.

Annual Corridor Funding Cycle, Spring 2026

  • Are you interested in working with colleagues across institutions? The Corridor can fund your collaborations! Start conversations now in preparation for our upcoming application cycle. Learn how to get started.
  • Have an idea? Post to our bulletin board and encourage others to get in touch.
  • Call for Working Group Proposals for 2026-27 activities will open from Feb. 17 to March 23, 2026.

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