[Linganth] 2020-2021 The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Fellowship and Internship Opportunities at the American Philosophical Society

Wed Jan 8 16:30:28 UTC 2020

The *American Philosophical Society <https://www.amphilsoc.org/>* in
Philadelphia invites applications for summer undergraduate internships and
predoctoral, postdoctoral, and short-term research fellowships from
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 on projects in
Native American and Indigenous Studies and related fields and disciplines.
These funding opportunities are supported by The Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI). Fellows will be
associated with the APS’s *Center for Native American and Indigenous
Research* (CNAIR), which promotes greater collaboration among scholars,
archives, and indigenous communities.

*Predoctoral Fellowship (deadline January 31, 2020)*

This 12-month residential fellowship is intended for an advanced Ph.D.
student working toward completion of the dissertation. A stipend of $25,000
(plus benefits) will be awarded to the successful applicant, who will have
desk space at the APS Library. In addition, the predoctoral fellow will
receive $5,000 in funding to support outside research, fieldwork, and/or
travel. Further information about the fellowship and application process
can be found at *https://apply.interfolio.com/69434
<https://apply.interfolio.com/69434>.*

*Postdoctoral Fellowship (deadline January 31, 2020)*

This 12-month residential 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. A stipend that includes the option for health benefits will be
awarded to the successful applicant, who will have desk space at the APS
Library. The stipend will be in the $45-60K range (depending on benefits).
In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will receive $5,000 in funding to
support outside research, fieldwork, and/or travel. Further information
about the fellowship and application process can be found at

*https://apply.interfolio.com/69432 <https://apply.interfolio.com/69432>**.*

*Undergraduate Summer Internship (deadline February 14, 2020)*

These paid 8-week internships provide three talented undergraduates with
the opportunity to conduct research, to explore career possibilities in
archives and special collections, and to learn about advanced training in
Native American and Indigenous Studies and related fields. The internship
will take place from mid-June to mid-August 2019. During this time students
will work at the APS Library and will also have the opportunity to travel
to Native communities to share their work. The stipend is between $3000 and
$3500 (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
<https://apply.interfolio.com/69444>.*

*Short-term Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowship (deadline March 6, 2020)*

These fellowships are open to scholars working on Native American and
Indigenous topics who need to do archival research at the APS Library or
elsewhere in order to complete their projects. Preference will be given to
those who are working closely with Native communities and who plan to share
their research with Native communities. The stipend is $3,000 plus the
costs associated with visiting the APS for the summer 2018 DKS workshop.
Further information about the fellowship and application process can be
found at *https://apply.interfolio.com/69465
<https://apply.interfolio.com/69465>.*

*Library & Museum Resident Short-Term Research Fellowship (deadline March
6, 2020)*

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. Further
information about the fellowship and application process can be found
at *https://apply.interfolio.com/69510
<https://apply.interfolio.com/69510>*.

*About the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR)*

CNAIR focuses on helping Indigenous communities and scholars to discover
and utilize the APS collection in innovative ways. The Collections comprise
a vast archive of documentary sources (including manuscript materials,
audio recordings, and images) related to over 650 indigenous cultures,
predominantly from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The *Indigenous
Subject Guide *may be accessed through the CNAIR webpage:
*http://www.amphilsoc.org/CNAIR
<http://www.amphilsoc.org/CNAIR>*

-- 
Adrianna Link, Ph.D.
Head of Scholarly Programs
American Philosophical Society Library & Museum
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