RESOURCES IN ART HISTORY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

A Newsletter of Fellowships and other Opportunities for Art History Graduate Students

This continuously updated online newsletter lists grants, fellowships, internships and study abroad opportunities for graduate students in art history and closely related areas such as humanities and visual art studies. "Resources" also carries the largest number of listings of art history conference and publication opportunities listed online of particular interest to graduate students but usually open to all.

See the Index to find all of these.

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Last Updated 15 August 2008

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Tim Buckley

Pre-Doctoral Grants and Fellowships

HORATIO ALGER FELLOWSHIP FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE

Nice Web site, but dates are confused: contact them for clarification. Annual (?)"available to scholars who will be using materials from the Libraries' major holdings in American popular culture. These holdings include the Albert Johannsen Collection of more than 50,000 dime novels, and the nationÍs preeminent collections related to Horatio Alger, Jr., and Edward Stratemeyer. Many other authors are represented. Topics which could draw on the collectionsÍ strengths might include the plight of urban children, image of the American West in popular literature, widespread use of pseudonyms, and stereotypical portrayals. Preference will be given to applicants who signify an interest in conducting research related to Horatio Alger, Jr..." For more details, see Web site.

AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS. They offer 3-month fellowships for doctoral candidates and post-docs working on American history and culture. Check the Web site for more details, or contact: AAS 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Tel.: (508) 755-5221. Deadline: 15 January.

[AMERICAN ART] TERRA FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN ART TRAVEL GRANTS

Apparently--perhaps--possibly this program is still available. Write and ask. "The Terra Foundation for American Art is offering, in partnership with the Courtauld Institute of Art, London, the Institut National de L'Histoire de l'Art, Paris, and the John F. Kennedy Institut fuer Nordamerikastudien, Freie Universitaet, Berlin, six travel grants for researchers whose research project concerns American art or transatlantic artistic relations. Foreign nationals of all European countries can apply for these grants according to their level of study.

1. Three grants of US$5,000 each will be offered to researchers at doctoral level.
2. Three grants of US$7,500 each will be offered to post-doctoral researchers who have been awarded their doctorate within the past ten year.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR NETHERLANDIC [SIC] RESEARCH GRANTS

In the past the Association has offered a $1000 grant in support of research (such as dissertation or archival research) in the Netherlands or Belgium on any subject within Netherlandic Studies. To obtain further information or to submit an application, write to: Dr. Jenneke Oosterhoff, President, AANSDepartment of German, Scandinavian, and Dutch 205 Folwell Hall, University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN USA 55455. E-mail: Ooste003@umn.edu Tel.: 612-625-0738.

AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY FELLOWSHIPS

"The American Geographical Society Library, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, welcomes applications for two short-term fellowship programs [for advanced graduate students and others]. See the Web site for more information.

[AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE] JACOB M. PRICE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS [MICHIGAN]

"The Jacob M. Price Visiting Research Fellowships are offered to facilitate research at the William L. Clements Library. Several grants of $1000 are available for younger scholars -- graduate students and junior faculty -- whose work would benefit from use of the library's resources...The Clements Library, located on the central campus of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, specializes in American history and culture from the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries." Unclear if this is still offered; write and ask.

[AMERICAN MODERNISTS--PRESERVATION OF] SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AMERICAN MODERNISTS

"Research and Teaching Grants from the Society for the Preservation of American Modernists (SPAM). Through its Publication Grants, SPAM supports articles or books by independent scholars, curators, writers, students, and other professionals concerning the artistic contributions of the American modernists, or the history of public and private support for the arts in the U.S. SPAM also funds course development by educators at the college level in the history of public and private support for the arts in the U.S." Seem now to be available only to post-docs, but hey, with a name like SPAM they've at least got a sense of humor, so why not write and see if they'll pass some cash your way?

AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY

They offer several types of fellowships of interest to graduate students; for details see (http://numismatics.org/about/study.html).

AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN PHILADELPHIA

"...offers short-term fellowships with stipend for conducting in-residence research in its collections. Fellowships are open to: U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who are holders of the Ph.D. or equivalent, Ph.D. candidates who have passed their preliminary examinations, and independent scholars...Applications are due no later than 1 March 2009 (receipt deadline)...See website for full information and instructions."

AMERICAN PRINTING HISTORY ASSOCIATION FELLOWSHIP

"The American Printing History Association (APHA) is pleased to announce a fellowship award for the study of printing history. For 2009, an award of up to $2,000 is available for research in any area of the history of printing in any form, including all the arts and technologies relevant to printing, the book arts, and letter forms. Applications are especially welcome from those working in the area of American printing history, but the subject of research has no geographical or chronological limitations, and may be national or regional in scope, biographical, analytical, technical, or bibliographical in nature. Study related to the history of printing with a recognized printer or book artist may also be supported. The fellowship can be used to pay for travel, living, and other expenses." See Web site for full information and instructions.

[ARCHIVES] FRIENDS OF THE LONGFELLOW HOUSE FELLOWSHIPS

Cambridge, MA. "offers two $1200 fellowships to encourage scholars to use the remarkable archives of the Longfellow National Historic Site in Cambridge, MA...Applications seem to be due in April.

ASSOCIATION OF ART HISTORIANS (UK) JOBS AND FELLOWSHIPS

Basically for Brits only; an updated list of often part-time opportunities a universities and galleries throughout GB.

ATHENAEUM OF PHILADELPHIA

CHARLES E. PETERSON RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY TO 1860. Please check the Web site or see announcement on Internships Page

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

They seem to offer a number of awards; check the Web site to see if any relate to your project.

BOSTON ATHENAEUM RESEACH FELLOWSHIPS

"The Library of the Boston Athenaeum is pleased to offer up to seven short-term fellowships for 2008-2009." Please see the Web site for more information.

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY: MORTIMER HAYS-BRANDEIS TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP

"...Fellowship provides support to students in the visual and fine arts, including art history, conservation, studio art and photography for travel and living expenses outside the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii in accordance with a program of study or other activities approved by the fellowship selection committee." Annual, so it seems: application deadline of January 31.

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CANADIAN STUDIES GRANTS

This is a page from the American Political Science Association (!!) with notes on some opportunities for Candians or non-Canadians wishing to study in Canada.

[CANADA] LEONARD E. BOYLE DISSERTATION PRIZE FOR MEDIEVAL STUDIES

"Awarded to a deserving doctoral thesis in any field of medieval studies completed at a Canadian university or by a Canadian citizen at a university abroad." See the Web site for more information.

CARTOGRAPHY THE HARLEY FELLOWSHIPS

This is a Website put together by Tony Campbell, Map Librarian, British Library. It describes several "Fellowships, Prizes and Awards" for art historians with an interest in maps.

COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS

FOR ARTISTS AND ART HISTORIANS "The program's purpose is to support outstanding students from socially and economically diverse backgrounds who may have been underrepresented in their fields." See the Web site for more verbiage.

COSTUME SOCIETY OF AMERICA

They offer several grants awards; check the Web site to see what's available.

COUNCIL FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES : FELLOWSHIPS AND OTHER RESOURCES

A number of Pre-Dissertation Fellowships supporting research and study in various countries, and a number of other valuable resources, including a list of other Fellowships.

COUNCIL ON LIBRARY AND INFORMATION RESOURCES: MELLON DISSERTATION RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

"The Council on Library and Information Resources is offering fellowships funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support dissertation research in the humanities in original sources. . .The purposes of the program are to:

• help junior scholars in the humanities and related social-science fields gain skill and creativity in developing knowledge from original sources
• enable dissertation writers to do research wherever relevant sources may be rather than just where financial support is available
• encourage more extensive and innovative uses of original sources in libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, and related repositories in the U.S. and abroad, and
• provide insight from the viewpoint of doctoral candidates into how scholarly resources can be developed for access most helpfully in the future.

For more information, see the Web site under "Fellowships."

DEEP SOUTH REGIONAL HUMANITIES CENTER

In the past, they have offered fellowships and other types of support for graduate students. Check to see what they may be offering now.

DISSERTATION PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP (DPDF)

The "DPDFis a strategic fellowship program designed to help graduate students in the humanities and social sciences formulate doctoral dissertation proposals that are intellectually pointed, amenable to completion in a reasonable time frame, and competitive in fellowship competitions." [PLEASE SEE THE WEB SITE FOR MORE INFORMATION]

DUKE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY RESEARCH GRANT

Short-term funding for the use of the following collections at Duke : "The Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture; The John Hope Franklin Collection of African and African-American Documentation; and The John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History. Researchers may apply for grants from more than one center. The maximum award per applicant is $1,000." Please see the Web site for more information.

FILSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

Louisville, Kentucky. "The Filson fellowships and internships encourage the scholarly use of our nationally significant collections by providing support for travel and lodging. Internships provide practical experience in collections management and research for graduate students. Application deadlines for all fellowships and internships are October 15th and February 15th each year. Detailed information about fellowships, internships, and application procedures can be found on the Filson's website."

FIVE COLLEGE ABD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM : MINORITIES

Tenable at: Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith, UMass Amherst. "The Five College ABD Fellowship Program provides a year in residence at one of the campuses for graduate students in the final phase of thee doctoral degree. The chief goal of the program is to promote diversity in the academy by enabling more scholars of underrepresented groups to embark on an academic career with their doctoral degree completed. By furnishing a stipend, housing and other benefits, the program allows fellows to focus on completing their dissertations. Please see the Web site for more information.

FRENCH COLONIAL STUDIES (U.S.)

"DESCRIPTION: The Center for French Colonial Studies was founded in 1983 in response to the renewed interest among historians, anthropologists, archaeologists, genealogists and preservationists in the history of the upper Mississippi Valley during the period of French predominance from 1673 to the early part of the 19th century. (The Center has in the past awarded each year one $1,000 grant to further French-language research related to the French presence in the upper Mississippi Valley (Illinois Country). Check to see if it is offered again.). The "Links" page list other such organizations in the area.

[FRENCH STUDIES] THE INSTITUTE ON NAPOLEON AND THE FRENCH REVOLUTION (FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)

"Students in the Institute are eligible for various fellowships and grants." Just FSU students?

FRICK COLLECTION : ANDREW W. MELLON PREDOCTORAL CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP 2009-2011

"The Frick Collection is pleased to announce the availability of a two-year predoctoral fellowship funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for an outstanding doctoral candidate who wishes to pursue a curatorial career in an art museum. The fellowship will offer invaluable curatorial training and will provide the scholarly and financial resources required for completing the doctoral dissertation. It is best suited to a student working on a dissertation that pertains to one of the major strengths of the Collection and Library. The Fellow will be expected to divide his or her time between the completion of the dissertation and activities in the curatorial department. Applicants must be within the final two years of completing their dissertations. The Mellon Fellow will receive a stipend of $32,000 per year plus benefits and a travel allowance. The term will begin in September 2009 and conclude in August 2011." Check the Web site for more information.

FRICK COLLECTION: Fellowship Program for the Center for the History of Collecting in America

"Through its fellowships, the Center seeks to encourage research on the history of collecting in America. At present, a number of short-term fellowships are available for graduate and pre-doctoral students..." Check the Web site for more information.

THE GETTY GRANT PROGRAM : PREDOCTORAL AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

The Getty Grant Program appears to be incapable of designing a coherent site describing all of their programs. They also change their URL frequently and neglect to post referrals. The link above might lead you to some interesting information. For more information, contact: The Getty Grant Program, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685, USA. Tel: (310) 440-7320,

GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY

Short-term fellowships are available for doctoral candidates who have completed exams and begun dissertation reading and writing. Support for research projects at the New-York Historical Society, the Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the New York Public Library Humanities and Social Sciences Library, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. For more information on each archive and application deadlines and requirements, please see the Web site.

GRAHAM FOUNDATION: CARTER MANNY AWARD (ARCHITECTURE)

"The Carter Manny Award supports research for academic dissertations by promising scholars who are presently candidates for a doctoral degree, and whose dissertations focus on areas traditionally supported by the Graham Foundation; that is, areas directly concerned with architecture, and with other arts that are immediately contributive to architecture. The Carter Manny Award will be acknowledged by financialsupport of up to $15,000. The postmark deadline is March 15. For more information, see the Web site.

HAGLEY LIBRARY GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS

Look here for their programs.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY: INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON THE HISTORY OF THE ATLANTIC GRANTS

"to support archival research in Atlantic history, 1500-1825. The awards, up to a maximum of $2,000, are designed to support research for transnational studies focused on the interrelations and connections among the peoples of the Atlantic world in the early modern period. Grants may be used for research in any archive or depository; they are primarily intended as travel grants, not to cover the cost of equipment or the living expenses of researchers already in place. The grants are open to both advanced doctoral and post-doctoral scholars, with the emphasis on individuals at the beginning of the academic career. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2009, for grants to be used from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010." Please check the Web site for more information.

HISTORIANS OF EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY ART AND ARCHITECTURE: OPPORTUNITIES

A list of many funding possibilities, many for graduate students.

HISTORIANS OF EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY ART AND ARCHITECTURE: DORA WIEBENSON GRADUATE STUDENT PRIZE

"Dora Wiebenson Graduate Student Prize HECAA (Historians of Eighteenth-Century Art and Architecture) offers its Wiebenson Prize for the best graduate student paper presented during the previous calendar year at a scholarly conference or as a sponsored lecture. Honorable mention is an option for papers of distinction that do not win the prize. Winners must be HECAA members in good standing. Deadline for submissions is February 15th. Prize is awarded at the HECAA annual luncheon and business meeting at ASECS. Please contact Anne Schroder, HECAA President,(anne.schroder@duke.edu)for further details.

HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

"Historic New England is the new public identity for the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities..." Check the Web site for information on their funding for: 1) Kitchen Exhibition Research Fellowship (yes, that's what it says); and 2) their 3 types of Research Fellowships. Note that they currently offer internships.

HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION: DIANNE WOEST FELLOWSHIP

This is a fellowship "to support scholarly research and promote the history and culture of Louisiana and the Gulf South. Now located at: (http://www.hnoc.org/programs/fellowship.php).

HENRY E. HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS

Offers several long- and short-term fellowships for predoctoral students to study British or American art. Check the Web site for full details. Application deadline for all fellowships: December 15. For more information, contact: The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108, 626-405-2100.

INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE STUDY

"Apply for scholarships worth up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Deadline: December 31, 2008." Check Website for more information.

INTERNATIONAL DISSERTATION FIELD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

"(IDRF) program supports distinguished graduate students in the humanities and social sciences conducting dissertation research outside the United States. Seventy-five fellowships will be awarded in 2009 with funds provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Deadline: November 5th, 2008 at 9 p.m. EST

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[IOWA] STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA GRANT PROGRAM 2007

"The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) announces a grant program for the 2008/2009 academic year. SHSI will award up to eight research stipends of $1,000 each to support original research and interpretive writing related to the history of Iowa or Iowa and the Midwest...SHSI invites applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including academic and public historians, graduate students, and independent researchers and writers...Proposals for the 2008/2009 awards were due by April 15, 2008." Annual, apparently.

THE STONEWALL JACKSON HOUSE

They have in the past offered Graduate Fellowships at the Stonewall Jackson House with opportunities for hree months of residential work-study by qualified students who are currently enrolled in an M.A. or Ph.D. program in the fields of American History, American Studies, Museum Studies or Material Culture. You might try contacting them to see if these will be offered again.

KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION

Annual awards. Look under "Educational Programs" for more information.

SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS

Vastly updated site lists two programs for predocs: Kress Travel Grants and Kress Fellowships in Art History at Foreign Institutions. For more information, check the Web site or contact : Kress Foundation, 174 East 80th Street, New York City, NY 10021. E-mail addresses with inquiry forms are on the Web site.

SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION--FELLOWSHIP WITH ALBRIGHT INSTITUTE

"$22,500-per-year Kress Institutional Fellowships in the History of European Art for a two-year research appointment...Restricted to pre-doctoral candidates in the history of art and related disciplines (such as archaeology, architecture, or classics). Nominees must be U.S. citizens or individuals matriculated at an American university. Dissertation research must focus on European, Mediterranean, or Classical art history from antiquity to the early 19th century." Apply directly to the Kress Foundation (see above). Application Deadline: November 30, 2008.

SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS IN ART HISTORY AT FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS

"Four $22,500-per-year Kress Institutional Fellowships in the History of European Art for a two-year research appointment in association with one of a list of foreign institutes... Restrictions: Restricted to pre-doctoral candidates in the history of art. Nominees must be U.S. citizens or individuals matriculated at an American university. Dissertation research must focus on European art before 1900. Candidates must be nominated by their art history department.

• INFORMATION: Samuel H. Kress Foundation
• 174 East 80th Street
• New York, NY 10021

LEMELSON CENTER FELLOWSHIPS

"The Lemelson Center Fellows Program supports projects that present creative approaches to the study of invention and innovation in American society. These include, but are not limited to, historical research and documentation projects resulting in publications, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and multimedia products...The Center offers fellowships to scholars and professionals who are pre- or postdoctoral candidates or who have completed advanced professional training. Fellowships are awarded for a maximum of ten weeks and carry a prorated stipend. The next application deadline is 15 January 2008. For further information please contact Maggie Dennis at at dennism@si.edu." [Annual] .

LIBRARY COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA

They offer fellowships in Colonial and U.S. History and Culture. Check the Web site.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FELLOWSHIPS GENERATOR

Just hit the right boxes and an impressive list of opportunities will be produced for you!

HENRY LUCE FOUNDATION/ACLS DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN AMERICAN ART

For PhD dissertation work in the art history of the United States in any period. "...designated for graduate students in any stage of Ph.D. dissertation research or writing. Ten fellowships are available for a non-renewable, one-year term...Completed applications must be submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system (ofa.acls.org) no later than 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, November 12, 2008.

THE MALEVICH SOCIETY GRANT COMPETITION

"The Malevich Society is a private American not-for-profit organization, established by members of the family of the Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, and dedicated to advancing knowledge about Kazimir Malevich and his work...PhD candidates whose dissertation topics have been accepted by their institutions may apply for support after completing at least one year of dissertation research." Deadline is September 30--the same every year. See the Web site for more information.

CARTER MANNY AWARD see GRAHAM FOUNDATION

THE MANUSCRIPT SOCIETY : GRANT FOR RESEARCH

"The Manuscript Society is accepting applications for a grant to support graduate research requiring extensive work with original manuscripts.

• Who is eligible: any student who has a bachelor's degree and is enrolled in an advanced-degree program at an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to doctoral students. Applicants must demonstrate that their research involves considerable work with original manuscript material.
• Deadline for applications: May 15.
• Total amount to be awarded and number of awards: $5,000 for one award.

MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY FELLOWSHIPS

"Between six and twelve Lord Baltimore Fellowships will be awarded. These fellowships are non-stipendiary. Fellows will be provided with office space, access to computers with Internet connections, office supplies, staff-level access to the library and museum (that is, access will be available for fellows from Monday through Saturday, not just during public hours), and a free staff parking permit." Please see the Web site for more information.

MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS

See (http://www.masshist.org/fellowships/") for information. Please see the Web site for more information.

McNEIL CENTER FOR EARLY AMERICAN STUDIES : UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

"offers several pre-doctoral dissertation fellowships each year for a term of nine months, beginning 1 September. Advanced graduate students from any PhD-granting institution who are in the dissertation research or writing stage are eligible to compete for these fellowships, which are open to scholars in any discipline for projects focusing on North America and the Caribbean before 1850. The postmark deadline for applications will be 1 March 2009."

MEDIEVAL ACADEMY OF AMERICA

Fellowships, tuition grants, travel grants. Includes a link to non-Academy grants also. Check the Web site for more information.

ANDREW W. MELLON FELLOWSHIPS IN HUMANISTIC STUDIES

Is this dead? No sign of it here. See Also: The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies, CN 5329, Princeton, NJ 08543-0066.

ANDREW W. MELLON FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VATICAN FILM LIBRARY AT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

"Research in the collections of the Vatican Film Library by qualified scholars is supported by two fellowship programs. The Vatican Film Library Mellon Fellowship is offered through the Vatican Film Library for research of periods between two and eight weeks in length, though shorter periods of time can be accommodated. The NEH Research Fellowship is offered through the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Saint Louis University for scholars resident during the fall or spring terms. This fellowship encompasses research conducted in both the Vatican Film Library and in the rare book and manuscript collections of Pius XII Memorial Library. These fellowships cannot be held concurrently." Please see Web site for information on study periods and deadlines. Or contact : Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Program, Vatican Film Library, Pius XII Memorial Library, Saint Louis University, 3650 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108-3302.

MELLON FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR DISSERTATION RESEARCH IN THE HUMANITIES IN ORIGINAL SOURCES

"The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting applications for the Mellon Fellowship Program for Dissertation Research in the Humanities in Original Sources. Complete applications must be submitted using CLIR's online application form no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on November 14, 2008.. As the rules for this seem to change often, please go to the Web page for more information [above].

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART : ART HISTORY FELLOWSHIPS

About a dozen very different fellowships for study/research at the Met or in other locations. Check the Web site for the full information.

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART : CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIPS

Best to go to the Web site for information.

[MODERN ART] WOLFSONIAN-FIU FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

"Fellowships are intended to support full-time research, generally for a period of three to five weeks. The program is open to holders of masterÕs or doctoral degrees, Ph.D. candidates, and to others who have a significant record of professional achievement in relevant fields. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their project with the Fellowship Coordinator prior to submission to ensure the relevance of their proposals to the WolfsonianÕs collection. For more information about The Wolfsonian and its collection, visit the website [above], call 305-535-2613, or e-mail to research@thewolf.fiu.edu. The application deadline is December 31, for residency during the 2009-2011 academic years.

HENRY MOORE INSTITUTE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

The Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, UK, sometimes offers pre-doctoral fellowships and other support. Check the Web site to see if anything is available currently.

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NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION : RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

They offer occasional fellowships. Check the Web site if you're keen on spending some time in beautiful Nantucket.

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Several fellowships to support doctoral research. Application for these fellowships may be made only through the chair of your graduate department of art history "and other appropriate departments" Their web site offers full information.

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART GRADUATE CURATORIAL INTERNSHIPS

"provide in-depth training for advanced PhD students and recent PhD recipients interested in gaining curatorial experience in a museum setting. Interns work with curators on permanent collection and exhibition projects and attend a weekly museum seminar that introduces the staff, departments, programs, and functions of the Gallery. The duties and responsibilities are comparable to those of curatorial assistants...nterns receive a stipend of $34,000 and are subject to all applicable taxes." See the Web site for more information.

NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Previously has awarded "The New England Regional Fellowship Consortium, a collaboration of Sixteen major cultural agencies." For more information, please see the Web site.

NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

They have previously offered these; see if they're back.

THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY

Check for new listings. A wide variety of fellowships available, in areas including Native American Studies, cartography, and historical studies. Center for Renaissance Studies Fellowships. They also offer interdisciplinary and archival programs at the Newberry or Folger Institute for graduate students of the Center's 26 member institutions. Graduate students of the Folger consortium of schools may apply to Folger for funds to participate in Newberry programs.

CHARLOTTE W. NEWCOMBE FELLOWSHIPS

Offers grants to support the study of ethical and religious values in all areas of human endevor. Check large Web site for full information. The deadline for all applications and application materials in the 2009 competition is November 14 , 2008.

NINETEENTH CENTURY STUDIES ASSOCIATION ARTICLE PRIZE

Web site a bit lumpy and needs to be updated. "NCSA) is pleased to announce the 2008 Article Prize, which recognizes excellence in scholarly studies from any discipline focusing on any aspect of the long 19th century (French Revolution to World War I). The winner will receive a cash award of $500 to be presented at the annual meeting of NCSA." Also award a travel grant for a student giving a paper to travel to the annual conference. This information is from the 2008 announcement; if you're interested write to see what's up for 2009.

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP

Previously offered "the GlaxoSmithKline Curatorial Fellowship". No sign of it on the Web site now; write and ask about its existence if you are interested.

PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM 2006/2007

"The Scholars in Residence program provides support for up to eight weeks of full-time research and study in manuscript and artifact collections maintained by any Commission facility, including the Pennsylvania State Archives, The State Museum of Pennsylvania, and twenty-five historic sites and museums around the state..." This is perhaps still being offered, but the Web page is down (8 Sept 2008). Check to see if it has re-appeared.

[PHOTOGRAPH GRANTS--HISPANIC SOCIETY]

The American Society for Hispanic Art Historical Studies Photography Grant "In keeping with its mission to encourage study of the arts of Iberia, ASHAHS awards an annual photograph grant for the acquisition of photographs to graduate students who are preparing an MA thesis or a doctoral dissertation on topics in the history of Spanish and Portuguese art and architecture. ASHAHS may grant one award of up to $1000 or two awards of up to $500. Candidates for such grants must be members of ASHAHS. Non-members may join ASHAHS at the time of application; annual dues for students are $26.50 (payable by check made out to "ASHAHS"). To apply for an ASHAHS Photographs Grant, please follow these instructions:

1. Request an application form from Kelly Donahue-Wallace (kwallace@unt.edu).
2. Complete the application and append to the form an abstract of your thesis (MA or PhD) topic no longer than 500 words in length.
3. Include a copy of your current C.V.
4. Send the application form and abstract to:
   Professor Kelly Donahue-Wallace (ASHAHS)
   College of Visual Arts and Design
   P.O. Box 305100
   University of North Texas
   Denton, Texas 76203
5. Have your principal thesis advisor send a confidential letter of recommendation in support of your application.

The deadline for receipt of applications and supporting letters for a grant to be awarded in February 2008 was December 15, 2007. These materials may be submitted electronically to Professor Donahue-Wallace. [The rather primitive Web site linked above was all I could find; announcement not updated. Write and ask if the award is still available. Sept 2008]

ANN PLATO FELLOWSHIP

"Trinity College invites applications for a one-year pre- or post-doctoral fellowship to promote diversity at our nationally recognized liberal arts college in Hartford, Connecticut. Ann Plato Fellows will join the faculty in one of our 30 academic departments or interdisciplinary programs, interact regularly with colleagues and students on campus, and work on their own research. Pre-doctoral fellows will teach one course during the year; post-doctoral fellows will teach two courses...Stipend: Between mid-$40,000 (pre-doctoral) to mid-$50,000 (post-doctoral), plus health benefits, office space, computer, conference travel expenses, and assistance in finding housing near campus...Review of applications begins November 1st, and will continue until the position is filled.

HARRY RANSOM HUMANITIES RESEARCH CENTER (Austin, Texas)

DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS * $1,500. Please see the Web site for more information.

WILLIAM B. SCHALLEK MEMORIAL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AWARD

Sponsored by the Medieval Academy of America (formerly offered through the Richard III Society). "Beginning in 2004, the program offers five annual dissertation awards of $2,000 each and a dissertation fellowship of $30,000 annually. For additional details, consult the Medieval Academy website."

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM

A variety of opportunities for senior (B.A.) and graduate students. "The standard term of residency is twelve months, but shorter terms will be considered; stipends are prorated for periods of less than twelve months. Deadline: January 15, 2009. Contact: Fellowship Office, SAAM, (202) 633-8353, saamfellowships@si.edu. For information and an application, visit www.AmericanArt.si.edu/fellowships.

SMITHSONIAN CENTER FOR MATERIALS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (SCMRE)

"The Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute offers fellowship and internship opportunities involving a variety of artifact analysis, preservation, and conservation treatment specialties." See the Web site for details.

SMITHSONIAN LATINO STUDIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

"This program offers awards to US Latino/a predoctoral students and postdoctoral or senior scholars to pursue research related to Latino history, art, and culture using Smithsonian resources...Deadline: January 15.

SMITHSONIAN MINORITY AWARDS PROGRAM

"The Office of Research Training and Services offers internships and visiting student awards to increase participation of U.S. minority groups who are underrepresented in Smithsonian scholarly programs, in the disciplines of research conducted at the Institution, and in the museum field...Deadlines: February 1 (for Summer and Fall); October 1 (for Spring).

SMITHSONIAN NATIVE AMERICAN AWARDS PROGRAM

Community Scholar, Visiting Student, and Internship Awards. Deadlines: For Summer (to begin after June 1): February 1; For Fall (to begin after October 1): February 1; For Spring (to begin after January 1): October 1.

SMITHSONIAN POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN CONSERVATION OF MUSEUM COLLECTIONS

"This fellowships program is offered by the Smithsonian Institution to provide opportunities for recent graduates of masters programs in art and archaeological conservation or the equivalent or conservation scientists, including those at the postdoctoral level, who wish to conduct research and gain further training in Smithsonian conservation laboratories for conservation of objects in museum collections for a period of one year...Deadline: January 15, 2008.

SMITHSONIAN OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESEARCH AND STUDY

This is a large online database for predoctoral as well as postdoctoral applicants. Contains links to many of the awards listed above. Awards range from 10 weeks to 12 months. Much too long to summarize; visit the Web site.

THE SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS

Please visit the Web site and follow the link to the Fellowship page for full information. Note that the SAH has several regional chapters, some of which offer fellowship programs of their own. A fellowship (not on their list) is the John Coolidge Educational Fund Fellowships, offered by the New England Chapter of the SAH. These "will be awarded to a graduate or undergraduate student at a New England college or university engaged in the study of architectural history or a closely allied field such as urban planning, landscape architecture, decorative arts, or historic preservation...[and] the Robert Rettig Student Travel Fellowship. Please see their own Web site for full information.

PAUL AND DAISY SOROS FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW AMERICANS

For graduate study in the professions and academic disciplines at any institution of higher education in the United States. The Fellowships are for up to two years. Each year the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000 and a tuition grant of one-half of the cost of the US graduate program.

Eligibility: A New American is a person who holds a Green Card, or is already a naturalized citizen, or a child of two naturalized citizen parents. Individuals completing or already holding their bachelor's degrees or enrolled in a graduate program are eligible. Please see the Web site for more information.

SPAM (Society for the Preservation of American Modernists) PUBLICATION GRANTS

"PUBLICATION GRANTS -- SPAM supports the authorship of articles or books by independent scholars, writers, students, and professionals in the following subject areas: the artistic contributions of the American modernists, and the history of public and private support for the arts in the United States. Either of these areas may be explored in a successful application." Please see the Web site for more information.

SWANN FOUNDATION FOR CARICATURE AND CARTOON FELLOWSHIP

"The Swann Foundation seeks to award one fellowship annually (with a stipend of up to $15,000) to assist the fellow in his/her ongoing scholarly research and writing projects in the field of caricature and cartoon...To be eligible, one must be a candidate for an M.A. or Ph.D. degree in an accredited graduate program in a university in the United States, Canada or Mexico and working toward the completion of a dissertation or thesis for that degree, or be engaged in postgraduate research within three years of receiving an M.A. or Ph.D...Completed applications are due February 13, 2009. Please see the Web site for more information.

UNITED STATES CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY FELLOWSHIP

For "Graduate Students enrolled in a degree program in art or architectural history, American history, American studies, museum studies, or decorative arts, and scholars with a proven record of research and publication may apply. Applications must be postmarked by March 15." Please see the Web site for more information.

URBAN HISTORY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PRIZES

Awards for books and best dissertation in urban history. See the Web site for more information.

VATICAN FILM LIBRARY: see above at : ANDREW W. MELLON FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VATICAN FILM LIBRARY AT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

VIRGINIA TECH MINORITY FACULTY MENTORING PROGRAM FOR ABD FELLOWS

"Several fellowships offered to provide teaching and research experience in a Virginia Tech department for selected minority doctoral students who plan a career in academia. Award not renewable. Award Amount: Stipend of $25,000, relocation cost of $1,000, and travel expense reimbursement up to $500." Note that the link is from a site at UCLA: be sure to check with VT about this program. Deadline: 1/7/2009.

WALTERS ART MUSEUM FELLOWSHIP

"The Walters Art Museum is pleased to offer the Carol Bates Fellowship for the period September 2008 through June 2009. [Appears to be Annual] This privately funded fellowship provides a stipend of $17,000 plus benefits. The Walters seeks applications from graduate students in art history who are interested in pursuing a museum career in the United States. Applicants should have completed the M.A. degree and be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the time of application." Please see the Web site for more information.

WOODROW WILSON NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION

A list of fellowships for students in several areas.

WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, GARDEN, AND LIBRARY : FELLOWSHIPS

"Winterthur Museum & Country Estate announces its Research Fellowship Program for 2009-2010, consisting of short and long-term fellowships open to academic, independent, and museum scholars, to support advanced study of American art, culture, and history. Fellowships include NEH, McNeil Dissertation, and short-term fellowships. Fellows have full access to library collections of more than 87,000 volumes and one-half million manuscripts and images, searchable online at (winterthur.org/research/library_resources.asp). Fellows may conduct object based research in museum collection of 85,000 artifacts and artworks made or used in America to 1860. Applications are due January 15, 2009. For more details and to apply visit (winterthur.org/research/fellowship.asp) or e-mail interim program director Anne Verplanck at averplanck@winterthur.org.

WOLFSONIAN RESEARCH CENTER

"Fellowships are awarded for full-time research at The Wolfsonian, generally for periods of three to five weeks. Fellowships include a stipend, accommodations, and round-trip travel." See the Web site for more information.

CARTER G. WOODSON INSTITUTE FOR AFRO-AMERICAN AND AFRICAN STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

"The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies at the University of Virginia invites scholars whose work focuses on Africa and/or the African Diaspora to apply for a two-year predoctoral research fellowship, beginning August 25, 2009...Applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, December 1, 2008. Go the Web site for more information.

WOMEN, MEN, AND GENDER AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

In the past they have offered DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS with astipend is $20,000 for the year. Can't find them on the rather jumbled Web site--but take a look, maybe I'm just too nearsighted!

ASSOCIATION OF BLACK WOMEN HISTORIANS

"Drusilla Dunjee Houston Memorial Scholarship Award is a $300 cash award, sponsored by the Black Classic Press and administered by the Association of Black Women Historians (ABWH). It is open to black women graduate students of history or a historically related field. Requirements for Applicants: Black women graduate students currently pursuing an M.A. degree or Ph.D. degree in history or a historically related field; Short writing sample using primary sources; Resume; Two letters of recommendation (at least one from the applicant's major professor or advisor); Copy of applicant's transcript. Applicants are responsible for compiling three copies of the above documents and submitting them in one complete packet. Applications must be postmarked by August 1, 2007. Send applications to: Prudence Cumberbatch, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11210

SALLIE BINGHAM CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY AND CULTURE : MARY LILY RESEARCH GRANTS 2006

"Grant money may be used for travel to the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, costs of copying pertinent archival resources, and living expenses while pursuing research here. The maximum award per applicant is $1,000...We strongly encourage applicants to speak with the public services librarian before applying for the grant. Past applications have demonstrated that those who spoke with a staff member about their projects produced stronger applications. We can lead you to potential sources of which you may not otherwise be aware. The next cycle of awards will be for use between March 2006 and August 2007. Applications must be received or postmarked by January 17, 2006. Awards will be announced on March 15, 2006. If you have questions please contact Linda Daniel, public services librarian for the Sallie Bingham Center, by email at linda.daniel@duke.edu or by phone at (919)660-5920. [Please see the Web site for more information.]

• Please mail applications to:
• The Mary Lily Research Grant Application
• The Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture
• Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library
• Box 90185
• Duke University
• Durham, NC 27708-0185 U.S.A.

BUTCHER SCHOLAR AWARD

"he Institute for the Study of the American West at the Autry National Center seeks applicants for the Butcher Scholar Award. We welcome applications for innovative projects that promise to deepen our understanding of the history of diverse women in the historical and contemporary West. The stipend will be up to $5,000, depending on the scope of the project. Residence at the Autry National Center is not required. Deadline for proposals is May 26, 2008. For more information and details about applying, please visit the Butcher Scholar Award web page or contact Carolyn Brucken, Curator of Western Women's History: (cbrucken@autrynationalcenter.org)

CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

Several types of grants for Canadian women graduate students.

FIVE COLLEGE WOMEN'S STUDIES RESEARCH CENTER

A collaborative project of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. "The Center invites applications for its RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS for 2006-2007 from scholars and teachers at all levels of the educational system, as well as from artists, community organizers and political activists, both local and international. Associates are provided with offices in our spacious facility, library privileges, and the collegiality of a diverse community of feminists. Associates are expected to be in residence in the Five College area, and to attend weekly seminars and other Center events. Research Associate applications are accepted for either a semester or the academic year. The Center supports projects in all disciplines so long as they focus centrally on women or gender. Research Associateships are non-stipendiary. We accept about 15 Research Associates per year.

Applicants should submit a project proposal (up to 4 pages), curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, and application cover sheet. Submit all applications to: Five College Womenês Studies Research Center, Mount Holyoke College, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01075-6406. Deadline is February 13, 2006. For further information, contact the Center at TEL 413.538.2275, FAX 413.538.3121, email fcwsrc@fivecolleges.edu,

CCWH CATHERINE PRELINGER AWARD

This award is actually for applicants with the PhD or ABD; however they do have graduate student awards. Check here.

THE MARY ISABEL SIBLEY FELLOWSHIP

Stipend of $20,000 awarded in alternate years for the study of Greek language, literature, history, or archaeology, or for the study of French language or literature. Candidates must be unmaried women between 25 and 35 years of age who have demonstrated their ability to carry on original research. See the Web site or write: The Phi Beta Kappa Society, 1606 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. Tel.: (202 265-3808. (E-mail: info@pbk.org)

WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN HISTORIANS: THE KANNER AWARD 2006

"WAWH will award $500 to the best scholarly bibliographical and historical guide to research focused on women or gender history. The Kanner Award is intended to promote the practice of bibliomethodology or autobiography in historical context. The bibliomethodology award should reflect the critical tools of the historian's craft as have been developed to provide research guides rather than library catalogues. The autobiography in historical context award should reflect the craft of history as developed and interpreted in individual lives.

"Book-length submissions are preferred but substantial guides in other forms(articles, book chapters, internet publications) may also be considered. The bibliographical and autobiography awards will be given on alternate years, with submissions for each award considered for two-year intervals from the date of publication. This year's [2006] award will be for autobiographical work in historical context published in 2004 or 2005. Entry deadline is February 15th, 2006. Entrants must be members of WAWH. Send THREE copies of your submission, along with the Kanner Prize Application and proof of membership in WAWH to:

• MariaElena Raymond
• Chair, Kanner Prize Committee
• mariaraymond@afes.com
• 17400 Amethyst Dr.
• Fort Bragg, CA 95437

WOODROW WILSON DISSERTATION GRANTS IN WOMEN'S STUDIES

To help support research about women in many areas of the humanities and social sciences, including women in art Open to students who have completed all predissertation requirements at graduate schools in the US. Applications may be downloaded from the overly animated Website. Deadline: October 11 For more information, contact: Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, CN 5281, Princeton, NJ 08543-5281. Tel.: (609) 452-0066

Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Grants in Women's Studies E-mail: charlotte@woodrow.org