Fellowships in American History
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Fellow |
The New-York Historical Society, founded in 1804, holds a distinguished collection of books, manuscripts, graphic materials, decorative objects, historical artifacts, and works of art. New York Historical's rich research environment promotes an active intellectual community of scholarly fellows. Fellows are encouraged to explore the collections and to take advantage of the full diversity of the library and museum's resources, and to share their research during the course of their tenure through informal talks and blog posts.
The following fellowships are available for the 2015-16 academic year (application deadline is January 5, 2015):
National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship
One academic-year fellowship supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities will be offered for research at the New-York Historical Society. The fellowship is available to individuals who have completed their formal professional training and have a strong record of accomplishment within their field. There is no restriction relating to age or academic status. Foreign nationals are eligible to apply if they have lived in the United States for at least three years immediately preceding the application deadline. The ten-month residency will carry a stipend of $42,000, plus benefits.
Bernard and Irene Schwartz Fellowhip
Offered jointly with Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts, two Bernard and Irene Schwartz Fellowships are open to scholars who will have completed the Ph.D. in History or American Studies before the end of the 2014-2015 academic year. Fellows will teach one course each semester for the academic year at Eugene Lang College and also will carry on research projects in residence at the New-York Historical Society. These fellowships carry a stipend of $60,000, plus benefits.
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowships
Two Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowships will be awarded to candidates who have held the Ph.D. for three to five years. Research projects may include the conversion of a dissertation into a publishable manuscript or the initiation of new research, based on the resources of the New-York Historical Society. The ten-month residency will carry a stipend of $60,000, plus benefits.
Patricia and John Klingenstein Short-Term Fellowships
Two or more Patricia and John Klingenstein Short-Term Fellowships will be awarded to scholars at any academic level working in the library collections of the New-York Historical Society. Research is to be conducted for two to four weeks for a stipend of between $1,500-$2,000.
For more information and application instructions, visit http://www.nyhistory.org/library/fellowships
Contact: |
New-York Historical Society |
Website: | http://www.nyhistory.org/library/fellowships |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African American History / Studies Architecture and Architectural History Black History / Studies Urban History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 10/23/2014 |
Closing Date | 01/04/2015 |