Paid Digital Humanities Research Scholar - Undergrad

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas invites undergraduate students to join the IDRH Scholars in Digital Humanities for Fall 2026, with potential renewal in Spring 2027. Scholars work ~5 hours/week on digital humanities projects, learning methods and collaborating with faculty and IDRH staff.

A public presentation is required at term end. Positions are funded at 75 paid hours at $15/hour for Fall 2026, with opportunity for renewal.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in humanities research as evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

• Research assistance on digital humanities projects.
• Learn to use digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop, ESRI ArcGIS, and Omeka.
• With supervisor, present work at the end of the semester.

Skills

Interest in humanities research

Education

Undergraduate student (KU)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

ESRI ArcGIS

Omeka

Job description

The University of Kansas invites undergraduate students to join the IDRH Scholars in Digital Humanities for Fall 2026, with potential renewal in Spring 2027. Scholars work ~5 hours/week on digital humanities projects, learning methods and collaborating with faculty and IDRH staff.

A public presentation is required at term end. Positions are funded at 75 paid hours at $15/hour for Fall 2026, with opportunity for renewal.