Apply for Research Interest Group (RIG) support

Oregon Humanities Center RIGs support UO-based scholars who share a humanities-related research focus by providing up to $1,000 per academic year for up to two years. RIGs are interdisciplinary in nature and meet regularly (a minimum of once per term) to share readings and/or other recent research activities and findings. RIGs can help facilitate collaborative humanities-related research and inquiry, build better connections between scholars and community members who share an intellectual interest, and create opportunities for cross-disciplinary discussion among scholars. 

Recent RIGs: “Museum Studies” (2024–25) explored museums’ social, cultural, and historical dimensions; and sought to deepen the understanding of museums as dynamic spaces for interaction, education, and inclusivity. “Philosophy of Machine Learning and AI” (2024–25) focused on themes such as the epistemology of machine learning (ML) and AI, the theory of mind in ML/AI, and other related aspects. The group was comprised of participants from philosophy, psychology, computer science, data science, physics, and mathematics, among others. “Thinking with Data” (2023–25) read and discussed books on the intersections of data, science, and contemporary knowledge production. The group fostered dialogue between data scholars and those working in the traditional humanities.

For more information go to ohc.uoregon.edu/programs/ research-interest-groups