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Axis-Based Research
UCLA’s world-class research hub promotes and sustains transdisciplinary studies of the periods from the 3rd to the 17th century CE across the globe. More than a half-century after its founding, the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS) is now known as CMRS Center for Early Global Studies (CMRS–CEGS).
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Publications at CMRS-CEGS
The volumes published under the CMRS-CEGS aegis include the highly-regarded journal Viator, the graduate student journal Comitatus, the Cursor Mundi book series, and the proceedings from many of our conferences.
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Student Support
CMRS-CEGS supports graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in their academic and research activities through fellowships, travel grants, research assistantships, research funds, publication projects, and classes.
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Mellon Foundation Grant
Congratulations to our director, Zrinka Stahuljak, as she and Professor Shannon Speed (Director of UCLA American Indian Studies Center) have received a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to support their project called “Race in the Global Past through Native Lenses.”
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News at CMRS-CEGS
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Introducing Solsíre Cusicanqui, “Race in the Global Past Through Native Lenses,” Postdoctoral Fellow
We are pleased to introduce Solsiré Cusicanqui, who has joined the CMRS Center for Early Global Studies (CMRS-CEGS) as a Postdoctoral Fellow within the “Race in the...
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Apply Now for Editorial Positions: Comitatus Volume 56 (2025)
Comitatus is the grad-student research journal sponsored by CMRS-CEGS, featuring the work of graduate students and recent PhDs in any field of late antique, medieval, Renaissance, or early...
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Viator publishes the article “How Early Before It Is Too Late? “Medieval” Periodization, Epistemic Change, and the Institution”
We are pleased to announce the publication of the article “How Early Before It Is Too Late? “Medieval” Periodization, Epistemic Change, and the Institution” in our journal,...
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2024-2025 Annual Newsletter
Welcome to the new academic year and the start of Fall Quarter! Please take a look at our annual newsletter highlighting our upcoming plans and initiatives. We...
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Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus Teófilo F. Ruiz receives the 2023-24 UCLA Dickson Emeritus Professorship Award
Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus Teófilo “Teo” F. Ruiz has received the UCLA Dickson Emeritus Professorship Award, honoring outstanding research, teaching, scholarly work, and service performed by an...
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Nancy Alicia Martínez appointed as Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature
Nancy Alicia Martínez has been appointed Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature at UCLA. In September 2024, Martínez will receive her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Stanford University...
