Hilldale Lecture Series

Since 1973, the Hilldale Lecture Series has showcased distinguished thinkers whose contributions to contemporary culture and science have received international recognition and acclaim. Each year, one lecture from each faculty division is selected for funding by the respective divisional committee, based on proposals submitted by department chairs or directors. Successful proposals are awarded $5,000 from the Hilldale Fund ($4,000 of the award may be allocated to the speaker’s honorarium).

Annual Deadline: December 15

How to Apply:

Review the qualifications and requirements for the lecture series.
The proposal form for 2026-2027 lectures will open in September 2025.

Hilldale Lecture Series Proposal Form

Submitter Information

Name(Required)

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Department(Required)

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Faculty Division(Required)

Arts & Humanities

Biological Sciences

Physical Sciences

Social Sciences

Lecturer Information

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First Last

Title(Required)

Institution(Required)

Please submit the proposal as a single .pdf.(Required)

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 24 MB.

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