The UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (UCLA-CMRS) promotes interdisciplinary research of the medieval and early modern eras in order to better understand scientific, technological, environmental, social, political, artistic, and cultural issues that are rooted in the past yet resonate still in our time. UCLA-CMRS provides student and post-doctoral fellowships and awards; organizes conferences, seminars, and lectures; publishes academic journals and books; and, supports scholarly research through faculty project administration.
The Director is Professor Massimo Ciavolella (UCLA, Italian Department).