University of Maine, History
Northeastern Americas Graduate Fellowship in History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Maine, United States |
Position: | Fellow |
Northeastern Americas Graduate Fellowship in History
The University of Maine invites applications for a Northeastern Americas Graduate Fellowship leading to a PhD in History. The Fellowship is renewable for up to four years at an annual sum of $21,428, contingent upon continued satisfactory performance in the PhD program and in associated duties. The funding may be used as a stipend and/or for health insurance. In addition, the Fellowship will cover the costs of tuition for up to 15 credits per academic year. The successful applicant will complete necessary course work leading to the degree in History and devote approximately 20 hours per week to editorial duties in support of Northeast Folklore, an annual monograph sponsored by the Maine Folklife Center, and Maine History, published jointly by the History Department and the Maine Historical Society. Collaboration on departmental newsletters may be included as time allows.
Requirements: MA in History and research interests in Northeastern US and/or Eastern Canada. Preference will be given to applicants with editorial experience. To apply, send (PDF): letter of interest, personal statement of goals and accomplishments, GRE scores, a short writing sample, and official transcripts to Richard.Judd@umit.maine.edu. Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately by the recommenders, with some reference to potential for editing. Materials must be received by January 15. Upon successful nomination, the candidate must complete an application to the University of Maine Graduate Program at https://umaine.edu/graduate/apply/
Contact: |
To apply, send (PDF): letter of interest, personal statement of goals and accomplishments, GRE scores, a short writing sample, and official transcripts to Richard.Judd@umit.maine.edu. |
Website: | http://umaine.edu/history/ |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/27/2015 |
Closing Date | 12/25/2016 |