Become a Humanities Scholar
Grow as a scholar, writer, and thinker this summer with the Stanford Summer Humanities Institute. By exploring the humanities, you will gain a better sense of the world and grow as a global citizen.
Stanford Faculty
Stanford professors lead all of the courses with talented graduate students, sharing their expertise and passion with participants.
Passionate Peers
Study alongside fellow participants similarly interested in better understanding contemporary society and global history.
Broad Academic Exploration
Studying the humanities involves thinking about philosophy, literature, religion, art, music, history, and language.
Discover Academic Freedom
Explore the humanities at a college-level, investigate philosophical questions, and pursue research topics of your own choosing that excite you.
Now Accepting Applications
Our application for the 2021 Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is now open. Begin your application today!
The Humanities Thrive at Stanford
Impactful Topics
Hear Stanford faculty members talk about the impact of the humanities for high school students. Professors discuss the types of questions participants grapple with during the summer seminars, exploring important issues people and societies face in the world.
The goal of the Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is to bring together high school students who are particularly interested in the humanities so that they can experience what a humanities class and what humanities research is like at a top university.
Professor Dan Edelstein
French Department, Stanford University
Program Highlights
