[Linganth] 2020-2021 Fellowship Opportunities at the American Philosophical Society Library & Museum
Adrianna Link
alink at amphilsoc.org
Mon Oct 28 17:13:05 UTC 2019
Dear all,
Please find below a list of available fellowship opportunities at the
American Philosophical Society Library & Museum for 2020-2021. Deadlines
and application instructions are included with the descriptions of each
position.
Thank you for sharing these opportunities with your networks.
Best,
Adrianna
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*2020-2021 Fellowship Opportunities at the American Philosophical Society
Library & Museum*
The American Philosophical Society Library & Museum in Philadelphia invites
applications for long and short-term fellowships for scholars engaged in *all
fields*, and especially those working on projects pertaining to the *history
of science, technology, and medicine*; *early American history*; the
digital humanities; and *Native American and Indigenous studies*.
The APS Library & Museum’s collections make it among the premier
institutions for documenting and exhibiting the history of the American
Revolution and founding, the history of science from Newton to NASA, Native
American languages and culture, and the development of American
anthropology. The Library & Museum houses over 13 million manuscripts;
350,000 volumes of printed materials and bound periodicals; 250,000 images,
fine art, and other objects; thousands of maps and prints; and more than
3,500 hours of audio recordings of Native American languages.
Comprehensive, searchable guides and finding aids to our collections are
available online at www.amphilsoc.org/library and
http://amphilsoc.pastperfectonline.com/.
Applications are now open for the following positions:
· The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Curatorial
Fellowship (deadline: *Monday,* *November 25, 2019* at 11:59 p.m. EST).
· Long-term fellowship opportunities (deadline: *Friday, January
31, 2020* at 11:59 p.m. EST).
· NASI Undergraduate Summer Internships (deadline: *Friday,
February 14, 2020* at 11:59 p.m. EST).
· Short-term fellowship opportunities (deadline: *Friday, March 6,
2020* at 11:59 p.m. EST).
Applicants whose research subjects overlap any other APS Library & Museum
fellowship programs may also submit applications to other pertinent
programs, though only one fellowship can be awarded to an individual. The
strongest applications will demonstrate a clear need to consult materials
housed in the APS Library & Museum and will list which collections will be
used during the fellowship term.
See individual fellowship descriptions below for more information and
instructions on how to apply. For a complete listing of all APS grant and
fellowship opportunities, visit www.amphilsoc.org/grants/fellowships.
*Long-Term Fellowships *
*The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship *
*Note*: The deadline for The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral
Curatorial Fellowship is *Monday, November 25, 2019* at 11:59 p.m. EST.
This 2-year fellowship will provide *a recent Ph.D.* with hands-on
experience in curatorial work and the opportunity to pursue an independent
research project, preferably one related to the collections or programs of
the Society’s Library & Museum. Primary responsibilities will include: 1)
Conducting research in the APS Library & Museum collections in preparation
for exhibitions exploring the intersections of history, art, and science;
2) Selecting objects for exhibitions and developing thematic narratives; 3)
Helping plan and implement exhibitions as well as researching and writing
interpretive materials for non-scholarly audiences (exhibition labels and
text panels, website text, etc.)
Applicants will receive a stipend of $48,500 a year plus benefits, along
with additional funds for research support, travel, and relocation.
Twenty percent of the Fellow’s time will be reserved for their own
independent research, ideally using resources at the APS or kindred
regional institutions. The Fellow will also be expected to participate in
the vibrant intellectual community at the Society.
The fellowship term is July 1, 2020 through September 15, 2022.
To apply, please submit materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/68446.
Applications for the following long-term fellowship opportunities may be
submitted no later than *Friday, January 31, 2020* at 11:59 p.m. EST.
*The Andrew W. Mellon **Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative
(NASI) Postdoctoral Fellowship*
This 12-month fellowship is intended for a *recent Ph.D*., *professor at
any level seeking sabbatical support* for a research project, or an
*independent
scholar* working closely with an Indigenous community on a project.
· Applicants will receive a stipend of $45,000-$60,000 for twelve
months, depending on health insurance needs and other factors. An
additional $5,000 will be provided to support outside research and travel.
· Applications are open to scholars working on projects in Native
American and Indigenous Studies and related fields and in all periods of
time. Preference will be given to those who have experience working with
Indigenous communities.
· The successful applicant will be based at the Library & Museum’s
Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) (
https://amphilsoc.org/cnair), which aims to promote greater collaboration
between scholars, archives, and indigenous communities.
To apply, please submit materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/69432.
*The Andrew W. Mellon **Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative
(NASI) Predoctoral Fellowship*
This 12-month fellowship is intended for *advanced Ph.D. students* working
toward the completion of the dissertation.
· Applicants will receive a stipend of $25,000, plus travel and
research funds, to support twelve months of work in Native American and
Indigenous Studies or allied fields.
· Applications are open to scholars working on projects in Native
American and Indigenous Studies and related fields and in all periods of
time. Preference will be given to those who have experience working with
Native communities.
· The successful applicant will be based at the Library & Museum’s
Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) (
https://amphilsoc.org/cnair), which aims to promote greater collaboration
between scholars, archives, and indigenous communities.
To apply, please submit materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/69434
<https://apply.interfolio.com/69434>.
*Friends of the American Philosophical Society Predoctoral Fellowship in
Early American History (to 1840)*
This 12-month fellowship is intended for *advanced Ph.D. students* working
toward the completion of the dissertation.
· Applicants will receive a stipend of $25,000 to support twelve
months of work on topics pertaining to early American history (to 1840).
· The successful applicant will receive an appointment as a
Research Associate at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies, which
will provide library and computer privileges at the University of
Pennsylvania to those who agree to participate regularly in the McNeil
Center’s seminars and other programming (www.mceas.org).
To apply, please submit materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/69501.
*John C. Slater Predoctoral Fellowship in the History of Science*
This 12-month fellowship is intended for *advanced Ph.D. students* working
toward the completion of the dissertation.
· Applicants will receive a stipend of $25,000 to support twelve
months of work on topics pertaining to the history of science, broadly
defined.
· Applicants’ research must pertain to topics in the history of
science or related fields.
· The successful applicant will be affiliated with the Consortium
for History of Science, Technology, and Medicine (*www.chstm.org
<http://www.chstm.org>*).
To apply, please submit materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/69497.
*Short-Term Fellowships*
Applications for the following short-term fellowship opportunities may be
submitted no later than *Friday, March 6, 2020* at 11:59 p.m. EST.
*Library & Museum Resident Short-Term Research Fellowship*
The APS’s short-term fellowships provide 1- to 3- months of support for
researchers in residence who are using Library & Museum collections.
Fellowships are open to researchers working in all fields who show a
demonstrated need to use the Library & Museum’s collections for their
project.
A stipend of $3,000 per month is awarded to all successful applicants for a
minimum of one month and a maximum of three months. Approximately 25-30
short-term fellowships are awarded each year.
Applicants may be:
· Holders of the Ph.D. or its equivalent.
· Ph.D. candidates who have passed their preliminary examinations
and are working on their dissertation research.
· Degreed independent scholars (without current academic
affiliation).
· U.S. citizens or foreign nationals. Candidates who live 75 or
more miles from Philadelphia receive some preference.
To apply, please submit materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/69510.
*The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI)
Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowship*
These fellowships complement the collaborative work undertaken by the
Library & Museum’s Center for Native American and Indigenous Research
(CNAIR) to support university- and community-based scholars working on
digital projects that connect archives and Indigenous communities.
· DKS fellowships are open to scholars at all stages of their
careers, especially Native American scholars in training, tribal college
and university faculty members, and other scholars working closely with
Native communities.
· Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $3,000 plus the
costs associated with visiting the APS in Philadelphia to attend a summer
workshop with other DKS fellows.
· Applicants may use materials hosted at the APS Library & Museum
as well as those held at other archives and libraries.
These funding opportunities are supported by the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI). Selected fellows
will be associated with the APS Library & Museum’s Center for Native
American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) (www.amphilsoc.org/CNAIR).
To apply, please submit materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/69465.
*Digital Humanities Fellowship*
These fellowships, for up to 2 months, are open to scholars at all stages
of their careers, including graduate students, who are developing digital
projects that: 1) utilize the APS Library & Museum collections, open
datasets, or other APS holdings to advance a digital component of an
independent research project, or, 2) seek to apply existing tools and
expertise to digital projects developed in collaboration with the Library &
Museum’s Center for Digital Scholarship.
Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $3,000 for a minimum of one
month and a maximum of two months.
Recent examples of collaborative projects have focused on the Center’s Open
Data Initiative and have explored datasets created from Benjamin Franklin’s
postal records, indenture records for servants and redemptioners coming
through the port of Philadelphia during the 1770s, and a network
visualization of correspondence networks of women scientists found in the
APS’s collections.
To apply, please submit materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/69515.
*Undergraduate Internships*
Applications for these positions may be submitted no later than *Friday,
February 14, 2020 *at 11:59 p.m. EST.
*The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI)
Summer Undergraduate Internship *
These paid 8-week internships provide three talented undergraduates with
the opportunity to conduct research, explore career possibilities in
archives and special collections, and learn about advanced training in
Native American and Indigenous Studies and related fields. The internship
will take place from mid-June to mid-August 2020. Interns will have the
opportunity to travel home during the internship period. The stipend is
between $3,000 and $3,500 (depending on housing costs), plus a travel
allowance.
Further information about the internship and application process can be
found at https://apply.interfolio.com/69444.
Applicants: Please use Interfolio's help desk for any issues pertaining to
the online application process.
Contact regarding the Fellowship program and the American Philosophical
Society Library & Museum may be directed to Adrianna Link, Ph.D., Head of
Scholarly Programs, at alink at amphilsoc.org or by phone at 215-440-3415.
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Adrianna Link, Ph.D.
Head of Scholarly Programs
American Philosophical Society Library & Museum
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