Call for Applications: LMMI Visiting Scholar, 2027–2028!

Montgomery writing with a fountain pen
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Applications are open for the L.M. Montgomery Institute’s Visiting Scholar Program!

The next Visiting Scholar will participate in Institute Management Committee meetings and help shape and plan the next biennial conference in 2028, where they will also present a keynote address. Scholars get an opportunity to work closely with colleagues at the LMMI, the Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies, and with other UPEI campus partners.

Applications are open to university-affiliated and independent scholars, in any discipline, and from any country. Applicants will have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in their discipline by the time they assume this role.

Full information about the position and about the application process is here

Questions? Email LMMI@upei.ca

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