OHMAR: Martha Ross Memorial Prize
Applications will be accepted through 11:59pm EST April 3, 2026. We must receive all letters of recommendation by April 10, 2026. The recipient will be notified by April 17, 2026.
OHMAR 2026 Conference CFP: Witnessing State Violence: Oral History and Liberatory Praxis
Conference Dates: May 7-8, 2026 Location: Arlington, Virginia. The conference will be in person with no virtual/hybrid option. Deadline for Submissions: Friday, March 27 by 11:59pm Eastern
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Voices of Cuba: An Oral History Journey (Interest Meeting on 8/20)
The Oral History Association is pleased to share an upcoming travel opportunity to Cuba, led by Travel Cuba With Us. January 3–10, 2027 Havana • Soroa • Trinidad • Topes de Collantes • Playa Ancón This 8-day / 7-night journey is rooted in the belief that every journey can be a form of profound listening.
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VOCES Oral History Summer Institute (Application Deadline 3/16)
This workshop is for faculty and graduate students wishing to use oral history in research and teaching and is helpful to the beginner, intermediate and advanced scholar. Instructors have created oral history projects, published widely using oral history, and are leaders in oral history publishing and teaching. Participants meet in break-out groups with the institute directors to workshop
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OHA Indigenous Initiative Research Fund (Application closes June 1)
The 2026 application for the Indigenous Initiative Research Fund is now open! To learn more, please click here.
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OHA Emerging Crises Research Fund (Application Closes April 15)
The Emerging Crises Research Fund is now open for applications! To learn more, click here.
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2026 OHA Article, Elizabeth B. Mason Multi-Media, Cliff Kuhn, & Vox Populi Awards (Close July 1)
Article Award (Deadline July 1) Elizabeth B. Mason Multi-Media Award (Deadline July 1) Cliff Kuhn Postsecondary Teaching Award (Deadline July 1) Stetson Kennedy Vox Populi (“Voice of the People”) Award (Deadline July 1) Click this link to read more about each award and fill out an application today!
2026 OHA Call for Award & Grants is OPEN!
As OHA gears up for our conference in Portland we are pleased to announce that the Annual Call for Awards & Grants is OPEN! This year we are accepting applications for the following categories: Indigenous Initiative Research Fund (Deadline June 1) Article Award (Deadline July 1) Elizabeth B. Mason Multi-Media Award (Deadline July 1) Cliff
OHA Book Award Application (Closes April 1)
Since 1993, the Oral History Association has recognized an outstanding published book that places oral history at its core. This includes work that makes a significant contribution to contemporary scholarship, advances theoretical understanding, or serves as an outstanding example of sound oral history methodology. We welcome submissions from academic scholars, public historians, independent professionals, and
UC Berkley Oral History Center: 2026 Introduction to Oral History Workshop
The 2026 Introduction to Oral History Workshop will be held virtually via Zoom on Friday, Feb. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific time, with breaks woven in. Applications are now open and being accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply early, as spots fill up quickly. This workshop is designed for people who are interested
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Las Vegas, NV: Director, Oral History Research Center, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
ROLE of the POSITION Reporting to the Director of Special Collections and Archives, the Director provides strategic leadership and direction for the Oral History Research Center (OHRC) within the University Libraries. They are responsible for overseeing the entire program, including collecting oral histories; developing new projects; conducting research; creating question sets; identifying, interviewing, and recording
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Call for Proposals 2026 Creative Arts and Scholarly Engagement Festival
The Margaret Walker Center invites proposals for papers, presentations, and panels for the 20th Annual Creative Arts & Scholarly Engagement (CASE) Festival, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11, 2026. The CASE Festival will feature a keynote address by Dr. Evie Shockley, Director of Creative Writing and Writers and the Zora Neale Hurston
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