FUND: Balch Institute resident fellowships
Josef J. Barton (texbart@merle.acns.nwu.edu)
Wed, 24 Apr 1996 17:26:26 -0500
The Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, Philadelphia, has
announced the availability of Resident Research Fellowships to
encourage and facilitate access to its resources, particularly
for scholars visiting from outside the Philadelphia area. Fellow
receive a stipend of $500 per month, plus free accommodations in
the Balch Fellows Residence, a spacious and comfortably appointed
townhouse near the Institute. The fellowships are open to both
U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who are holders of the Ph.D.
or its equivalent, Ph.D. candidates, and independent scholars.
Applicants in any relevant field of scholarship may apply.
Fellowships may be taken for a period of one to three months,
between June 10 and September 10, 1996.
Applicants should submit the following:
(1) a cover-sheet stating name, title of project, expected
period of residence, institutional affiliation, mailing address,
telephone numbers, e-mail address if available, and social
security number for U.S. applicants.
(2) a letter (not to exceed three single-spaced pages) which
briefly describes the project and how it relates to existing
scholarship, states the specific relevance of the Balch
Institute's collections to the project, and indicates expected
results of the research (such as publications).
(3) a curriculum vitae.
(4) one letter of reference (doctoral candidates must use their
dissertation advisor).
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the Library staff
by e-mail, mail or phone regarding the collections relevant to
their proposed work. Address applications or inquiries to Eric
Pumroy, Director of the Library and Archives, Balch Institute for
Ethnic Studies, 18 S. Seventh St., Philadelphia PA 19106.
Telephone: (215) 925-8090. E-mail: balchlib@hslc.org
Applications received by May 15, 1996 will be guaranteed first
consideration. A fall program of fellowships is also planned;
deadlines for fall applications have not yet been set.