Would you like to become a Fellow of the Institute for Medical Humanities?

Expressions of interest regarding Fellowship of the IMH are now closed. Thank you to everyone who completed our online form. 

There are different ways to get involved in the life of our Institute. Researchers from all disciplines and career stages are welcome to join in our core activities on a regular or ad hoc basis. Everyone can:

• Participate in research seminars, workshops and public events, offered in person and online 
• Join us for fika: an informal gathering over coffee every Wednesday 930-1030am
• Talk to us about current and planned research in medical humanities 
• Subscribe to our newsletter to keep abreast of IMH activity and access our online resources

If you are a member of staff at Durham University and want a closer connection with the Institute, you may wish to become an IMH Fellow.

What is an IMH Fellow?

We are using the term 'fellow' both in its academic designation and in the earlier sense of being 'a companion, an associate, a comrade.' Fellows will be active members of the IMH community, sharing our vision to develop, champion and extend the contribution of the humanities and social sciences to health. 

What do we ask of IMH Fellows?

• That your research and related activity is connected to or aligned with the medical humanities, helping to define Durham's research profile in this field
• That you participate in the life of the IMH in the ways listed above, and also potentially in proposing and coordinating activities, contributing to the MA in medical humanities, or supporting PGR/ECR initiatives  
• That you agree to being an ambassador for IMH in University departments and networks: responding to requests for information and championing the work of the IMH and medical humanities community more broadly 

What do we offer IMH Fellows?    

• Opportunities to showcase and develop your research within the field of medical humanities
• Opportunities to profile your research across IMH digital platforms and at health-focussed University and regional events
• A formal designation which can be added to your profile, CV and email signature.
• Access to advice and support from our Creative Facilitation Unit and Research and Engagement Team, including as it relates to establishing research partnerships, running effective workshops, network development, and cross-sector engagement  
• Invitations to an annual Fellows-only event    

I would like to become an IMH Fellow. What happens next?

• Prospective Fellows complete this form by 12 January 2024 
• The IMH Executive will respond to all expressions of interest by 19 January 2024
• Fellows will be invited to a lunch and afternoon workshop on Friday 16 February 2024 to shape the Institute's research clusters 

Please fill in this Expression of Interest Form by Friday 12 January 2024.

Please note that expressions of interest are currently invited from Durham University staff. We will be reviewing the structures to support postgraduate researchers and external collaborators in the IMH in 2024.