Welcome to the online application system!
For organizations and individuals seeking membership, please complete the membership application form. The BMRC reviews all applications. Full Member and Associate Member applications require a consultation with BMRC staff and/or board members. Applications for Affiliate-Organization and Affiliate-Individual membership may require some follow-up communication with BMRC staff. Upon successful review of an application, you will be sent an invoice for annual membership dues. The annual membership year runs from July 1 to June 30 and applications received after July 1 will be prorated. To learn more about membership benefits, please visit the BMRC's website.
Jointly administered by the Black Metropolis Research Consortium (BMRC) and Northwestern University's Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) and supported by Northwestern’s Racial Equity and Community Partnerships grants program, the Black Metropolis Graduate Assistantships will embed a cohort of Northwestern doctoral students at select BMRC member institutions during the 2026-2027 academic year. Over the course of 6 or 9-month assistantships, graduate students will perform work of public and intellectual value that: 1) Documents, preserves, interprets, and/or promotes the use of Black historical collections and/or 2) Advances equity & access in institutional practices and policies and 3) Provides opportunities for them to gain skills, experiences, and networks helpful to them in pursuing career pathways beyond the academy. Eligibility: BMRC Member Institutions in good standing Deadline: Friday, February 20 at 5:00 pm CT Should you have any questions regarding the proposal submission process or how to use Submittable, please email bmrc@uchicago.edu.