Call for Applicants: Medieval Philosophy Fellowship (3 positions open)
\nThe Center for Canon Expansion and Change (CCEC) at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities invites applications for the Fellowship in Medieval Philosophy. This program is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking initiative aimed at diversifying and expanding the philosophical canon. Over the next several years\, the CCEC will expand its curriculum beyond the early modern period to include the ancient\, medieval\, and early analytic periods. In 2026\, the focus will be on medieval Philosophy!
\nProgram Overview
\nCCEC&rsquo\;s Fellowship seeks to employ scholars who are passionate about philosophy and committed to creating teaching modules that reflect the richness and diversity of the medieval philosophical tradition. This initiative builds upon the Center&rsquo\;s success in reimagining the teaching of early modern philosophy to include voices historically marginalized in the discipline and falls on the heels of the 2025 ancient fellowship program. The program aims to develop teaching resources that promote inclusive pedagogy and inspire students to see themselves as philosophers.
\nEligibility
\nApplicants must be career scholars in philosophy. Preference will be given to early career medieval scholars\, and open to recent PhD graduates\, adjuncts\, assistant/associate professor\, and/or contingent faculty. \;
\nStrong expertise in Medieval Philosophy is required.
\nA demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and/or interest in expanding the philosophical canon is required.
\nResponsibilities
\nCollaborate with the CCEC team to develop comprehensive 6 to 9 teaching modules on medieval philosophy.
\nCreate resources for classroom use\, including syllabi\, lectures\, and assignments that highlight underrepresented figures and perspectives.
\nParticipate in the CCEC Summer Program at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (May 31- June 6\, 2026)
\nTake part in a post-summer program retreat (~3 days\, June 9-11\, 2026) to begin developing the plan for a medieval version of the CCEC Summer Program.
\nAs part of the compensation\, commit to be available to participate in CCEC 2027 (May 30 - June 5).
\nCompensation
Selected scholars will receive a competitive stipend of $2500-3000 for their contributions to the program.
Key Dates
\nApplication Deadline: April 5\, 2026 (extended)
\nNotification of Decision: April 15\, 2026
\nProgram Start Date: May 31\, \; 2026
\nApplication Requirements
\nA current CV.
\nA cover letter detailing your research in medieval philosophy and commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
\nA writing sample or portfolio demonstrating expertise in the field.
\nContact information for two references.
\nHow to Apply
\nApplications must be submitted online
\nApplication deadline: April 5\, 2026.
\nAbout Center for Canon Expansion and Change
Founded in 2021\, the Center for Canon Expansion and Change is dedicated to transforming the face of philosophy through justice-driven approaches to teaching and curriculum design. The Center has already engaged hundreds of educators and thousands of students worldwide in reimagining the discipline. The CCEC is housed in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and is supported by the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Minnesota with a grant from the Mellon Foundation. www.minnesotaccec.com
Join us in shaping a more inclusive future for philosophy!
\nCall for participation
\n3rd Porto Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy Summer School Porto\, 15 to 19 June 2026 Petrus Hispanus' Tractatus: Logic and Philosophy from the Middle Ages to Modernity
\nGeneral information: \;https://ifilosofia.up.pt/activities/3rd-porto-mempss \; \;
\nInvited speakers
\n&mdash\; Ana-Marí\;a Mora Má\;rquez (Lunds Universitet)
\n&mdash\; Aurora Panzica (Universitä\;t Basel)
\n&mdash\; Julie Brumberg-Chaumont (PSL/CNRS\, Paris)
\n&mdash\; Mikko Yrjö\;nsuuri (University of Jyvä\;skylä\;) \;
\nThe summer school aims to survey the current state of the art and to promote further research on the \;Tractatus \;and its reception. We welcome contributions on Petrus Hispanus&rsquo\; \;Tractatus \;(Summulae logicales) and its tradition\, covering a broad range of topics\, including (but not limited to) those listed here: \;https://ifilosofia.up.pt/activities/3rd-porto-mempss \;
\nParticipation and call
\nParticipation is reserved for PhD students\, advanced master's students\, junior researchers who intend to pursue a PhD\, and young scholars.
\nWe invite submissions of proposals for 30-minute presentations followed by a 15-minute discussion. Along with the title\, the abstract (up to 600 words)\, references and 5 keywords\, the proposal should include a short biographical note.
\nPlease\, send your proposal by March 30\, 2026\, to this address: \;gfm_summerschool@letras.up.pt \; The decision of acceptance will be released to the applicants by April 15\, 2026.
\nThe school will accept 10 to 15 participants. No fees apply to the selected participants. Catering and all school materials will be provided by the organisation.
\nParticipants from outside Porto can apply for a travel and accommodation grant (up to 500 euros).
\nOrganisation
\nGabinete de Filosofia Medieval / Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy thematic line of the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Porto. \;
ORGANIZER;CN="José Meirinhos";CN=Vera Rodrigues: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260611T173237Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260623T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260625T170000 SUMMARY:XXV European Symposium on Medieval Logic and Semantics UID:20260617T185303Z-iCalPlugin-Grails@philevents-web-bd7db559-gt5qm TZID:Europe/Amsterdam LOCATION:Vennenpad\, 5\, Nunspeet\, Netherlands DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to announce that the XXV European Symposium on Medieval Logic and
Semantics will be hosted by Radboud University (Netherlands) on June 23-25\, 2026.
The topic\, chosen at the last ESMLS in Parma\, is Logic and the Sciences. We invite potential
speakers to send us proposals for talks of 30 minutes (plus 15 for discussion) on the interplay
between logic (broadly construed) and the sciences (including the natural and mathematical
sciences and the sciences of language and theology) during the Long Middle Ages (200&ndash\;1700).
We welcome submissions relating to any branch of the Western philosophical tradition (Latin\,
Arabic\, Greek\, etc.).