John Carter Brown Library Short-Term Research Fellowships
Scholarship Description
The Short-Term Fellowships are for 2-4 months and are open to foreign scholars, graduate students, and independent researchers, as well as to US-based academics at any level. The Fellowships are reserved for scholars and writers whose work considers the early history of the Americas, including all aspects of the European, African, and Native American experience. The Library contains one of the worlds most premier collections of primary materials related to the discovery, exploration and settlement of the New World prior to 1825, including books, maps, newspapers, and other printed objects. The main criteria for appointment are the merit and significance of the candidates proposal, the qualifications of the candidate, and the relevance of the project to the holdings of the Library. The scholarship is closed. Next round will be advised in due course.
| Reference Number: | 3423 |
| Study Subject: | Early history of the Americas - all aspects of European, African and Native American experience |
| Web Address: | http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/John_Carter_Brown_Library/pages/fr_resfellow.html |
| Provided By: | John Carter Brown Library |
| To be undertaken at: | non-Australian institutions. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered annually to 25 people. Open for applications until January 10, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD2000 (maximum per month). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid monthly.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE or STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY. It is required that your study starts no earlier than June 1, 2008 and no later than June 30, 2008.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in U.S.A.. There are no restrictions on citizenship.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
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