Princeton Research Forum

PRINCETON RESEARCH FORUM

Photo: Plenary session of the 2006 NCIS conference hosted by PRF in Princeton; courtesy of David Sonenschein.

Princeton Research Forum (PRF) is a community of independent scholars in the greater Princeton area. PRF was founded in 1980 to facilitate the scholarship of its members outside the academy. Members share their individual scholarly interests, fellowship, and expertise.

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Provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of members’ scholarly research in a multidisciplinary environment

Offers an institutional affiliation for independent scholars and facilitates access to research libraries, archives, and fellowships

Serves as a fiscal agent for the administration of members’ grants

Sponsors conferences, workshops, and exhibitions of interest to independent scholars and the public

PRF connects members to a network of colleagues through the National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS), which is an affiliate of the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS).

The Princeton Research Forum is a 501(c)3 private nonprofit corporation.