Summer Institutes

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About the Summer Institute

The Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR) Summer Institute is an intensive professional development program that brings together graduate students and early-career professionals. The Institute fosters a collaborative learning community and equips participants with content knowledge, pedagogical tools, and career advice.

2026 Summer Institute

Title: Strategic Cultures Location: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Dates: June 20-24, 2026 Facilitators: Christopher McKnight Nichols and Andrew Preston Call for Papers

The Ohio State University


2025 Summer Institute

Title: Writing the History of U.S. Foreign Relations in an Age of Crisis Location: Yale University, New Haven, CT Dates: June 21-25, 2025 Facilitators: Alvita Akiboh and Michael Brenes Call for Papers Event information and Participants 

2025 Summer Institute