Access the Harvard Theatre Collection

Access to the Harvard Theatre Collection in Houghton Library is open to any researchers 18 years and older. You can register for special collections as a non-Harvard affiliate in advance of your arrival on campus by visiting this site: https://aeon.hul.harvard.edu/. Participants will then pick up a free Special Collections ID from the Privileges Office.

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Application: Application Materials

All applicants, whether an advanced graduate student, faculty, or independent scholar/artist, will need to submit the following to be considered for the Mellon School:

An Application Form completed here (click to access the application form)
A Cover Letter (one...

Application: I am just beginning my graduate coursework, or I am senior faculty, or I am not in academia; should I still apply?

The Mellon School gives preference to scholars who would most directly benefit from our program's offerings, including the faculty and student writing workshops. It tends to be the case that upper-level graduate students and junior faculty have greatly benefitted from these two-week workshops. However, we do welcome other applications; please take care to specify in your application why the format of the Mellon School would be beneficial to you at this particular point in your career.

Application: If I'm not faculty or an advanced graduate student, can I still apply?

In short, yes! The Mellon School of Theater & Performance Research is open to independent scholars and artists. The application requirements are the same as for faculty and advanced graduate students.

Application: International Students and Scholars

Internationl students and scholars are welcome and encouraged to apply for the Mellon School. The application requirements are the same for US and international applicants.

Application: Preferred Submission Format

We prefer to receive your submission as ONE PDF document, with the filname as "LastName, FirstName Application.pdf". Other accepted formats are .doc and .docx formats. Please include your first and last name in your filename upon submission. Submissions must be in English to be considered.

Application: Statement of Interest/Cover Letter

Similar to a cover letter, this one-page document lets us know your specific interest in this summer's Mellon School and helps us to relate your current work with our current offerings. For independent scholars and artists, please address why your work is a good fit for the Mellon School session theme you are applying to in addition to why you wish to participate in this year's session (two pages).

Dormitory Accomodations

Dormitory accomodations are located only a 10-15 minute walk (through the Harvard campus) from Farkas Hall. The 2018 cost for dorms was $83 per night (subject to change), plus a flat fee for linens, which include two sets of sheets, blanket, pillow/pillowcase, bath towel, and face cloth (about $15), and an access card to the dorms (about $15).

The dorms have the advantage of being convenient and affordable, and of providing a space for participants to gather. Accommodations in the dorms, however, are very basic, with limited or no access to kitchen, etc....

Other Housing Accommodations

In the past, some Mellon School participants have been happier arranging their own housing accommodations. We would be glad to provide you with information about Airbnb, hotels, and short-term sublets from Harvard affiliates or students depending on your interests and needs. For more information, please...

Parking Availability

Parking is limited and difficult in the Harvard Square area and near the dorms. Participants are encouraged to take public transportation, the MBTA – known as the “T.” Maps of the T routes – subways, buses, commuter rails – are located on the walls in each station. The closest station is located next to the information kiosk in the middle of Harvard Square. Complete information, including fares and schedules, is also available on line at www.mbta.com.

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