Fellowships

Patrick Henry Writing Fellowship
The C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience invites applications for the Patrick Henry Writing Fellowship, which supports outstanding writing on American history and culture by both scholars and nonacademic authors. This full-time residential fellowship includes a $45,000 stipend, health benefits, faculty privileges, a book allowance, and a nine-month residency (during the academic year 2010-11) in a restored circa-1735 house in historic Chestertown, Md. Prospective recipients of the Patrick Henry Fellowship should have a significant book-length project currently in progress. The project should address the history and/or legacy – broadly defined – of the American Revolution and the nation’s founding ideas. It might focus on the founding era itself, or on the myriad ways the questions that preoccupied the framers have shaped the nation’s development between the 18th century and the present. Work that contributes to ongoing national conversations about America’s past and present, with the potential to reach a wide public, is particularly sought. Applications from writers and historians at any stage in their careers are welcome. Dissertation projects will not be considered; first book projects are likewise discouraged, unless the applicant has an otherwise extensive publication history. Candidates who have completed the majority of their research and are focused on the writing phase of their projects are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2010. For more information and application instructions, visit the Starr Center’s fellowships page at http://starrcenter.washcoll.edu/fellows/index.php [2660 | 4]

Lemelson Center fellowships
Lemelson Center Fellowships 2010 The Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center is seeking proposals for its 2010 Fellows Program, which supports projects that present creative approaches to the study of invention and innovation in American society. These include, but are not limited to, historical research and documentation projects resulting in publications, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and multimedia products. The fellowship program provides access to the Smithsonian’s vast artifact and archival collections, as well as the expertise of the Institution’s research staff. The Center offers fellowships to scholars and professionals who are pre- or postdoctoral candidates or who have completed advanced professional training. Fellowships are awarded for a maximum of ten weeks and carry a prorated stipend. Fellows are expected to reside in the Washington, D.C. area, to participate in the Center's activities, and to make presentations on their work to colleagues at the museum. Applicants are required to consult with the fellowship coordinator prior to submitting a proposal. The Lemelson Center was established at the National Museum of American History in 1995 through a gift from The Lemelson Foundation. Jerome Lemelson (1923-1997) was an independent inventor who earned more than 600 patents, representing one of the largest patent portfolios in the nation’s history. The Center's mission is to document, interpret, and disseminate information about invention and innovation, to encourage inventive creativity in young people, and to foster an appreciation for the central role invention and innovation play in the history of the United States. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2010. Application materials are available on the web at http://invention.smithsonian.org/fellowships. Contact: Maggie Dennis, Historian and Fellowship Coordinator National Museum of American History Rm. 334, MRC 604 Smithsonian Institution P.O. Box 37012 Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Tel: 202-633-3441 Fax: 202-357-4517 E-mail: dennism@si.edu Nota Bene: For researchers seeking a shorter stay at the Smithsonian, the Lemelson Center also offers a Travel to Collections Award, which covers transportation costs and daily expenses up to $100 a day for a maximum of 21 business days. Proposals are accepted throughout the year. Scholars, graduate students, and independent researchers not residing or attending school within commuting distance of the National Museum of American History may apply for the Travel to Collections Award. [2678 | 4]

Excellence in West Texas History Fellowship 2010
EXCELLENCE IN WEST TEXAS HISTORY FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2010-2011 The West Texas Collection at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, a member of the Texas Tech University System is proud to announce The Excellence in West Texas History Fellowship Program. Applications are now being accepted for two fellowships of $40,000 each to be awarded in April 2010. Application deadline is January 31, 2010. Fellowships are for a full academic year. In addition, a $5,000 publishing subvention will be provided to an academic press for each completed manuscript accepted for publication. Research must focus on the western half of Texas and utilize regional archives. Applicants must be either finishing their doctoral work or with Ph.D. in hand in a field of the humanities. Fellows will be expected to spend the 2010-2011 academic year utilizing the regional archives in West Texas. Applicants should send the following information: • Curriculum vita • Description of the research topic • A sample chapter or extract of previous work • Three letters of reference from individuals who can attest to the importance of the work proposed and to the ability of the individual to fulfill the stated goal. http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/wtcoll/index.html Send applications to: Excellence in West Texas History ASU Station #11043 San Angelo, Texas 76909 For more information contact: Suzanne Campbell West Texas Collection 1910 Rosemont San Angelo, Texas 76909 Phone: (325) 942-2164 Email: Suzanne.Campbell@angelo.edu [2682 | 4]

Newberry Library Fellowships in the Humanities, 2010-2011
Newberry Library Fellowships in the Humanities, 2010-2011 The Newberry’s fellowships support humanities research in our collections. Our collections are wide-ranging, rich, and sometimes a little eccentric. If you study the humanities, chances are good we have something for you. We promise you remarkable collections; a lively interdisciplinary community of researchers; individual consultations on your research with staff curators, librarians, and scholars; and an array of scholarly and public programs. LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIPS Long-term fellowships support research and writing by scholars with a doctorate. Fellowship terms range from six to eleven months with stipends of up to $50,400. Deadline: January 11, 2010. SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS Ph.D. candidates and scholars with a doctorate are eligible for short-term travel-to-collections fellowships. Short-term fellowships are usually awarded for a period of one month. Most are restricted to scholars who live and work outside the Chicago area. Stipends are $1600 per month. NEW: We invite short-term fellowship applications from teams of two or three scholars who plan to collaborate intensively on a single, substantive project. $1600 per fellow per month. Teams should submit a single application, including cover sheets and CVs from each member. Deadline: March 1, 2010. For more information or to download application materials, visit our website at: http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/fellowshome.html Or contact: Research and Education The Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street Chicago, IL 60610 312.255.3666 research@newberry.org [2686 | 4]

United States Capitol Historical Society
Applications are invited for the twenty-fourth year of the United States Capitol Historical Society Fellowship. This fellowship is designed to support research and publication on the history of the art and architecture of the United States Capitol and related buildings. Graduate students and scholars may apply for periods ranging from one month to one year; the stipend is $2000 per month. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010. For further information contact Dr. Barbara Wolanin, Curator, Architect of the Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20515, (202) 228-1222 or the United States Capitol Historical Society at www.uschs.org. [2694 | 4]

Presbyterian Historical Society Research Fellowship Program:
The society invites applications for its research and travel fellowships, a program designed to encourage faculty, students, and independent researchers to use and publish from the society’s rich holdings. The program will award at least two $2500 research and travel grants each year. Applicants must demonstrate a need to work in the society’s collection for a minimum of one week and a maximum of one month. Applications are accepted from persons whose normal place of residence is farther away than a seventy-five-mile radius of Philadelphia. Projects in all fields of study, including history, American studies, women’s studies, mission history, architecture, and ecumenism are invited. Fellows will be encouraged to adapt their research for publication in the Journal of Presbyterian History and are asked to submit a report on their work. The Presbyterian Historical Society is the national archives and research center of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Its mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of the American Presbyterian and Reformed tradition. The society serves all levels of the denomination, scholars, genealogists, and the general public. The collection demonstrates how the story of American Presbyterianism is woven into the life, culture, politics, and history of our nation. Eligibility: These grants are open to faculty, students, and independent researchers. Awards: The grants will be awarded as reimbursement for travel, lodging, photocopying, and other research expenses. Application procedures: Further information about the program and an application form is available on the society’s website at: http://www.history.pcusa.org/research/fellow.html. Applications will be accepted through February 5, 2010, with awards announced by March 10, 2010. To apply for a Research Fellowship, submit four collated sets (including the application, brief resume and two professional letters of reference) to: Research Fellowship Program Presbyterian Historical Society 425 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 Applications will be reviewed by members of the society’s advisory committee and staff. For more information about the Presbyterian Historical Society, visit www.history.pcusa.org or call 215-627-1852. [2695 | 4]

Harvard's Warren Center: 2010-11 Fellowships
The Charles Warren Center, Harvard University’s research center for North American history, invites applications for “The History of North America in Global Perspective.” This workshop will explore a theme much discussed of late, as calls have proliferated for a more globalized history of North America. We will gather scholars whose work goes beyond the manifestos and begin to fill in the outlines of a global approach during the past 500 years. How do important events, themes, and episodes appear if we follow causes and consequences and trace networks of connections wherever they may lead, rather than stopping at the water’s edge? We seek a range of projects that locate U.S. history and its colonial antecedents in a broader context, whether they emphasize the impact of the “outside world” on North American history, the influence of the U.S. on “other” histories, or combine both. We also seek a wide range of themes and approaches, including cultural, economic, intellectual, political, and social history. Fellows will present their work in a seminar led by Sven Beckert and Erez Manela of Harvard’s History Department. Applicants may not be degree candidates and should have a Ph.D. or equivalent. Fellows have library privileges and receive a private office which they must use for at least the 9-month academic year. The Center encourages applications, otherwise consistent with the Workshop theme, relating to the nation’s life during and as a consequence of wars, and from qualified applicants who can contribute, through their research and service, to the diversity and excellence of the Harvard community. Stipends: individually determined according to fellow needs and Center resources. Application (on our website or by mail) due Jan. 15, 2010; decisions in early March. [2701 | 4]

Research Fellowships at The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Research Fellowships. Applications now available for Summer 2010 Research Fellowships at The Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston. Open to academic scholars, independent researchers, and graduate students. The collections center on the papers of Mary Baker Eddy and records documenting the history of Christian Science. Areas of research may include women’s history, spirituality and health, religious studies, nineteenth-century history, architecture, and journalism. Stipend provided. Application and supporting materials must be postmarked by February 8, 2010. For further information regarding Library collections and fellowship program, including the fellowship application and instructions, please visit our website http://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/collections/fellowships or contact 617-450-7316, fellowships@mbelibrary.org. [2714 | 4]

Teachers: 2010 GLI Summer Seminars in American History
K-12 history, social studies and English teachers are invited to apply to the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History 2010 Summer Seminars. Taught by renowned historians on college campuses in the US and the UK, these one-week seminars give educators the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of topics in American history—while gaining practical resources and strategies to take back to the their classrooms. For a list of all thirty-nine seminars, information about full and partial fellowships, graduate credit, and to apply online, visit: http://www.gilderlehrman.org/education/seminar_course_offerings.php [2715 | 4]