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This list encompasses funding opportunities for graduate students, faculty, and independent scholars in Asian art history. Its compilation began in the summer of 1997, in the hopes of maintaining a permanent and growing database of such resources. Contributions to this list are welcome, since this list would equalize the availability of resources to the field and, in the long run, raise the quality of our research. Please check the deadlines indicated very carefully; it would be prudent to contact the provider directly for the most recent information. Additional post-doctoral fellowships are often listed under Positions Available.

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Providers are listed in alphabetical order below.

Abgeordnetenhauses von Berlin [Study Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives]

[from Abgeordnetenhauses von Berlin, 10/8/11]

Our foundation was established by the Parliament of Berlin in 1994 as a late sign of gratitude to the Allied Forces who occupied, befriended, and protected Berlin and its citizens for almost fifty years after the end of World War Two. Because of the impending loss of social and cultural contact that would inevitably occur after the withdrawal of the Allies, the representatives of Berlin created the Study Foundation to sustain and develop contact with France, Great Britain, the United States, Russia and other successor states of former Soviet Union.

Generally speaking, the Study Foundation is a grant program for young scientists who desire either to work on Berlin along with German/international issues or to use our research facilities. Our main target groups include the humanities and the social sciences, but we remain open to other disciplines as well. The grants shall be awarded to applicants who clearly demonstrate above-average academic qualifications.

Generally speaking, the Study Foundation is a grant program for young scientists who desire either to work on Berlin along with German/international issues or to use our research facilities. Our main target groups include the humanities and the social sciences, but we remain open to other disciplines as well. The grants shall be awarded to applicants who clearly demonstrate above-average academic qualifications.

During their twelve month stay in Berlin, grant winners will not only be offered the opportunity to experience their disciplines from an international perspective, but they will also be encouraged to learn more about the people and culture of Berlin.

Grant guidelines are available at http://www.parlament-berlin.de/pari/web/wdefault.nsf/vHTML/G13_1?OpenDocument. Deadline is December 15 of each year.

Applications and questions should be directed to:
Studienstiftung des Abgeordnetenhauses von Berlin
Niederkirchner Straße 5
10117 Berlin
Germany
tel +49 30 23252005
fax +49 30 23252008.

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Academy of Korean Studies

[from H-NET, 2/13/12]

Korean Studies Grant 2012

The Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) is pleased to announce Korean Studies Grant 2012. The aim of Korean Studies Grant is to deepen the world's understanding of Korea by supporting academic activities that will help spread Korean studies and nurture talented scholars of Korean studies.

Individuals in the humanities and social sciences who are currently engaged in Korea-related teaching and research activities are eligible to apply (The fellowship is not open to Korean nationals, except those with permanent resident status in foreign countries):

1. Visiting Lectureships: The program assists universities in promoting Korean studies by sending qualified lecturers.
2. Competitive Research Funding: The program sponsors projects related to Korean studies including research papers and books.
3. Workshop and Conference Support: The program provides funding to academic forums hosted by Korean studies research organizations.
4. Scholarly Journal Support: The program promotes publication of Korean studies works
5. Publication Subsidy: The program assists researchers in publishing Korean studies related materials..
6. Distinguished Paper Award: The program encourages researchers who publish in international journals. The journal must be registered in A&HCI, SSCI, SCI, SCOPUS and published outside of Korea.

Submission Deadline: March 16 (Fri), 2012. Applications after the deadline will not be considered. An e-mailed application without a hard copy will not be accepted. The result of your application will be notified individually in April 2012.

Contact Information for inquiries and submission:
Promotion for Korean Studies Abroad Division
Center for International Affairs
Academy of Korean Studies
50 Unjung-dong (or 323 Haogae-ro)
Bundang-gu
Seongnam-si
Gyeonggi-do 463-791
Republic of Korea
tel +82-31-709-9843
fax +82-31-709-9945
e-mail <grant@aks.ac.kr>

International Support Division
Center for Information on Korean Culture
Academy of Korean Studies
50 Unjung-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 463-791, Korea
tel +82-31-709-9843
fax +82-31-709-9945
e-mail culture@aks.ac.kr

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American Academy in Berlin

[from H-NET, 7/26/11]

Berlin Prize Fellowships

The American Academy in Berlin invites applications for its residential fellowships for 2012–2013, as well as for the academic years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. The application deadline is October 7, 2011. Applications may be submitted online through the Academy's website or mailed to the Berlin office in hard copy.

The Academy welcomes applications from emerging and established scholars and from writers and professionals who wish to engage in independent study in Berlin. Approximately two-dozen Berlin Prizes are conferred annually. Past Berlin Prize recipients have included historians, economists, poets, art historians, journalists, legal scholars, anthropologists, musicologists, public policy experts, and fiction writers, among others. The Academy does not award fellowships in mathematics and the natural sciences.

In addition to supporting the independent projects of its fellows, the Academy endeavors to aid in expanding their professional networks and broadening awareness of their work in Berlin. The Academy's public program, which facilitates the introduction of fellows' work to a wider audience, serves its mission of fostering transatlantic ties through cultural exchange.

Fellowships are typically awarded for an academic semester or, on occasion, for an entire academic year. Bosch Fellowships in Public Policy may be awarded for shorter stays of six to eight weeks. Fellowship benefits include round-trip airfare, accommodations, partial board, and a stipend of $5,000 per month. Fellows reside at the Academy's Hans Arnhold Center during the entire term of their award. Furnished apartments are suitable for individuals and couples; limited accommodations are available for families with children.

Fellowships are restricted to individuals based permanently in the United States. American citizenship is not required; American expatriates are not eligible to apply. Candidates in academic disciplines must have completed a PhD at the time of application. The Academy gives priority to a project proposal's scholarly merit and significance rather than its specific relevance to Germany. Although it may be helpful to explain how a Berlin residency could contribute to the project's further development, successful applicants need not be working on specifically German topics.

Following a rigorous, peer-reviewed screening process, the General Selection Committee will review finalist applications. The 2012–2013 Berlin Prizes will be awarded in February 2012 and publicly announced in spring of 2012.

Composers are asked to visit the Academy's website for details regarding the competition in music composition. The Guna S. Mundheim Fellowship in the Visual Arts is an invitation-only competition.

The American Academy in Berlin
Attn: Fellows Selection Manager
Am Sandwerder 17-19
14109 Berlin
Germany
tel +49 (30) 804830
e-mail <is@americanacademy.de>

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American Association of University Women

[from AAUW, 11/14/10]

American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations and scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave or for preparing completed research for publication. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. One-year postdoctoral research leave fellowships, dissertation fellowships, and summer/short-term research publication grants are offered. Application deadline: 15 November 2010.

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Several fellowships are available for study outside of the U.S. Application deadline: 1 December 2010.

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American Center for Mongolian Studies

[from ACMS and H-ASIA, 12/8/11]

The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) is pleased to announce several fellowship and language study programs for students, faculty and other interested individuals. Application material and further information on all programs is available from the ACMS website. The application deadline for all programs is March 1, 2010. Each program requires a separate application.

Research Fellowship Program

The ACMS Research Fellowship Program will annually support up to three fellows to conduct up to 12-months of doctoral dissertation or post-doctoral research in Mongolia on topics in the Social Sciences or Humanities. Natural Science research is not eligible, unless there are clear areas in which the research furthers social, cultural, political, or policy knowledge relevant to Mongolia or the region. All applicants must be citizens of the US or Canada, and must be attending or recently graduated from a university in the US or Canada.

Intensive Mongolian Language Program Fellowships

The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) invites applications from students and scholars wishing to participate in an eight-week Intensive Mongolian Language Program from June 13 to August 12, 2011 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The purpose of this summer language program is to provide Intermediate-level students of the Mongolian language with an opportunity to enhance their communicative competence through systematic improvement of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, in an authentic environment. Classroom and supervised outside-the-classroom activities will help students achieve more fluent, accurate and multi-functional communication. The program entails 8 weeks of intensive study of the Mongolian language, over a 9-week period, at the Intermediate level of language learning which is equivalent to approximately 9 semester credit hours. The course will be taught by experienced Mongolian language teachers and is open to students from all countries.

US-Mongolia Field Research Fellowship

The ACMS US-Mongolia Field Research Fellowship Program was initiated in 2006 to foster a new generation of Mongolian Studies scholars by creating an opportunity for field studies early in the careers of both US and Mongolian scholars. During the 2012 program, the ACMS US-Mongolia Field Research Fellowship Program is open to research proposals from advanced undergraduate to post-doctoral US scholars, including university and college faculty, for the purposes of conducting short-term field research projects in Mongolia between May and October 2012.

Applicants must be US citizens currently enrolled full-time (students) or employed at least part-time (post-docs and faculty) at a university or college. Students graduating in Spring 2012 are eligible for the program. Undergraduate applicants must have at least third year standing in their program, while graduate applicants can be at a masters, pre-dissertation, or doctoral candidacy level. Post-doctoral scholars and faculty must regularly teach at least one course at a US university or college to be eligible. The program priority for post-doctoral scholars and faculty is to support individuals from non-research intensive universities and colleges, especially those who are helping guide student research projects or who can show how the fellowship experience will enhance their teaching and outreach.

Joint applications submitted by a student and post-doctoral scholar or faculty member are highly encouraged. Joint applicants must submit individual applications, but the applications will be evaluated both individually and jointly during the review process. Joint applications are not required, and individual applications are welcome. Prior research or study experience in Mongolia is not required to apply. Deadline for submitting applications: February 15, 2012.

Faculty Research Fellowship

American Center for Mongolian Studies is pleased to announce the second year of the ACMS Faculty Research Fellowship. The fellowship supports faculty members from US colleges and universities to conduct short-term field research in Mongolia between May and October 2012. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently teaching at a college or university in the United States.

Mongolian Visiting Scholar Program

The Visiting Scholar Program provides funding support for 3-12 week short-term visits by Mongolian scholars to US universities and academic research centers to work with US based counterparts on collaborative projects and public outreach activities. Project proposals in all academic fields are eligible, and small colleges and universities are especially encouraged to apply. Applications for the program must be submitted by a US host institution representative on behalf of an invited Mongolian scholar. Visits to the US must begin between September 1 and December 31, 2012. This program is intended to fund non-degree, scholarly exchange activities. Deadline to submit application: February 15, 2012.

ACMS Library Fellowship

American Center for Mongolian Studies is pleased to announce the second year of the ACMS Library Fellowship. This fellowship supports US advanced graduate students, faculty members, or professionals in library and information sciences from colleges and universities to conduct short-term library development projects and/or research in Mongolia for a period of up to 12 weeks between May and October 20

The ACMS Library Fellowship program is intended to help support the development of the ACMS research library and build stronger connections among local library partners through specific defined projects designed to enhance collection content, resource accessibility, and training. Fellows are hosted by the ACMS and should propose projects that have measurable positive outcomes for the scholarly community served by the ACMS. Project proposals with similar outcomes and impacts on local partner libraries are also especially encouraged. Fellows spend a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks onsite in Mongolia at the ACMS library. Projects must begin after May 1, 2012 and end no later than September 30, 2012. Prior experience working in Mongolia is not a requirement. Due to conditions set by the funding agency only US citizens are eligible to apply to this program. Deadline to submit application: February 29, 2012.

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American Ceramic Circle

[from ACC, 5/30/07]

The ACC awards up to $5,000 for expenses associated with the preparation of scholarly papers based on the original research in the history of ceramics.  The grants provide assistance for the costs such as grant-related travel and photography. Grant recipients are required to offer completed papers for publication in the American Ceramic Circle Journal and may be invited to speak at the annual ACC symposium.  The next deadline for completed applications is April 1, 2008.

Founded in 1970, the American Ceramic Circle promotes scholarship and research in the history, use, and preservation of ceramics.  Symposia are held every November at various museums.  Future locations include the Seattle Art Museum in 2007.  A limited number of scholarships to the symposia are available for students. 

For information about research grants and/or ACC symposia scholarships please [refer to the ACC grants page or] contact:

Susan Detweiler
ACC Grant Chairman
Suite 12, 8200 Flourtown Avenue
Wyndmoor, PA 19038.

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American Council of Learned Societies

Committee on Scholarly Communication with China Programs
ACLS Fellowships
Digital Innovation Fellowships
Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Grants to Individuals in East Asian Archaeology and Early History
Comparative Perspectives on Chinese Culture and Society
Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowships
Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowships for Recently Tenured Scholars
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation/ACLS Early Career Fellowships
ACLS Collaborative Research Fellowships
Library of Congress Fellowships in International Studies

Committee on Scholarly Communication with China Programs

[from Asian Studies Newsletter, Spring 2011]

American Research in the Humanities in China

Fellowships will support 4 to 12 months of continuous research in China between July 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013. Stipends for 4-5 months of research cannot exceed $25,200. The maximum award is $50,400. The proposed research project must fall within the humanities or related social sciences, and may involve in-depth research on China or the Chinese portion of a comparative study. Applicants should demonstrate that they have fully utilized the available resources in the U.S. and are prepared by virtue of study, training, and planning to take full advantage of an opportunity to do research in China. In addition, applicants must possess an adequate working knowledge of Chinese; otherwise, a careful explanation of how the applicant will compensate for this is required. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent. They must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have lived in the U.S. continuously for at least three years by the application deadline. The program is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Applications for this program must be submitted online at http://ofa.acls.org. The application will be available beginning in July 2011. The application deadline is September 28, 2011. Decisions will be announced in January 2012.

Chinese Fellowships for Scholarly Development
[These fellowships were not offered in 2008-09. The program will resume in 2009-10 (pending confirmation of funding).]

A limited number of postdoctoral fellowships are available for Chinese scholars in the social sciences and humanities with the M.A., Ph.D., or equivalent from a Chinese institution to carry out one or two semesters of individual or collaborative research at the invitation of a U.S. host scholar. Candidates must be nominated by the U.S. host; Chinese scholars may not apply directly. Nominees must currently reside in China. Scholars who have previously visited the U.S. for five months or more, or who are enrolled in degree programs, are not eligible. The fellowships will be offered for one or two semesters between August 2008 and December 2010. They provide a living allowance, health insurance, and international airfare. Funding for this program is provided by the Li Foundation.

Application forms for the above programs may be may be requested in hard copy by e-mail at grants@acls.org, or by writing:

Office of Fellowships
American Council of Learned Societies
633 Third Avenue
8th Floor
New York, NY 10017-6795.

Application requests for the American Research in Humanities in China program should contain the following information:

Nomination forms for the Chinese Fellowships for Scholarly Development program may simply be requested. Application forms will be sent only by U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, or air mail to addresses abroad. Application forms will not be sent or accepted by fax or e-mail.

ACLS Fellowships

[from ACLS, 9/16/08]

Maximum award: $60,000 for full Professor and equivalent; $40,000 for Associate Professor and equivalent; $35,000 for Assistant Professor and equivalent.
Tenure: six to twelve consecutive months devoted to full-time research, to be initiated between July 1, 2009 and February 1, 2010
Completed applications must be submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system no later than 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, September 30, 2009.

The ACLS Fellowship Program invites research applications in all disciplines of the humanities and humanities-related social sciences (1). The ultimate goal of the project should be a major piece of scholarly work by the applicant. ACLS does not fund creative work (e.g., novels or films), textbooks, straightforward translation, or pedagogical projects.

The ACLS Fellowships are intended as salary replacement to help scholars devote six to twelve continuous months to full-time research and writing. An ACLS Fellowship may be held concurrently with other fellowships and grants and any sabbatical pay, up to an amount equal to the candidate's current academic year salary. Tenure of the grant may begin no earlier than July 1, 2009 and no later than February 1, 2010.

The Fellowship stipend is set at three levels based on academic rank: up to $35,000 for Assistant Professor and career equivalent; up to $40,000 for Associate Professor and career equivalent; and up to $60,000 for full Professor and career equivalent. ACLS will determine the level based on the candidate's rank or career status as of the application deadline date. Approximately 22 fellowships will be available at the Assistant Professor level, approximately 18 at the Associate Professor level, and approximately 17 at the full Professor level.

Institutions and individuals contribute to the ACLS Fellowship Program and its endowment, including The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Council's college and university Associates, and former Fellows and individual friends of the ACLS.

Eligibility

Application

Applications must be submitted online and must include:

ACLS/SSRC/NEH International and Area Studies Fellowship

In order to encourage humanistic research in area studies, special funding by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the ACLS has been set aside for up to ten ACLS/SSRC/NEH International and Area Studies Fellowships to be designated among the successful applicants to the central ACLS Fellowship competition. Scholars pursuing research and writing on the societies and cultures of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union will be eligible for these special fellowships.

Application must be made to the ACLS Fellowship Program and all requirements and provisions of that program must be met, with the addition that an International and Area Studies Fellow must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. continuously for at least three years by the application deadline. These fellows also must submit a final report to both NEH and ACLS. Designation of the ACLS/SSRC/NEH International and Area Studies Fellows will be made by ACLS.

ACLS/New York Public Library Fellowships

The ACLS and the New York Public Library offer a collaborative program to provide up to five residential fellowships at the Library's Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. The Center provides opportunities for up to 15 Fellows to explore and use the collections of the NYPL Humanities and Social Sciences Library. The Center also serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas among Fellows, invited guests, the wider academic and cultural communities, and the interested public. It provides individual office space and common areas in the Library building for its Fellows. Fellows are required to be in continuous residence from September 8, 2009 through May 28, 2010, and to participate in Center activities. These may include daily lunches, readings, lectures, colloquia, symposia, and conferences. Each Fellow will also be required to offer a public presentation—a paper, a lecture—of publishable quality. More information about the Library and its online catalogs is available at http://www.nypl.org/.

The stipend for the NYPL residential fellowships will be $65,000. Application for an ACLS/NYPL residential fellowship has the same eligibility requirements, application form, and schedule as the ACLS Fellowship Program, with the additional proviso that these residential fellowships will be granted to scholars whose projects will benefit from research in the NYPL Humanities and Social Sciences Library.

PLEASE NOTE: Because this is a collaborative fellowship, applicants for the ACLS/NYPL residential fellowships must also apply to the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. The application forms and eligibility guidelines for the Center for Scholars and Writers and the ACLS are different; it is the responsibility of the applicant to secure and submit the appropriate forms. A PDF fill-in application for the NYPL competition is available at http://www.nypl.org/csw. The application form may also be requested from:

Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers
New York Public Library
Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
New York, NY 10018-2788

or by e-mail to csw@nypl.org.

For the NYPL competition, applications and letters of recommendation must be received by the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers by September 26, 2008.

It is possible that an application for an ACLS/NYPL residential fellowship may have any one of the following outcomes: 1) a fellowship awarded solely by the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, 2) an ACLS Fellowship awarded solely by ACLS, or 3) an NYPL/ACLS residential fellowship awarded jointly by the two organizations.

To begin the Online Fellowships Application (OFA) process, please click on "APPLICANTS" at ofa.acls.org.

Digital Innovation Fellowships

[from ACLS, 9/16/08]

ACLS invites applications for the fourth annual competition for the ACLS Digital Innovation Fellowships, thanks to the generous assistance of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This program supports digitally based research projects in all disciplines of the humanities and humanities-related social sciences. It is hoped that projects of successful applicants will help advance digital humanistic scholarship by broadening understanding of its nature and exemplifying the robust infrastructure necessary for creating further such works.

ACLS Digital Innovation Fellowships are intended to support an academic year dedicated to work on a major scholarly project that takes a digital form. Projects may involve development of:

[See the ACLS web pages for further information on eligibility and application. Completed applications must be submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system no later than 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, October 2, 2008.]

Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Grants to Individuals in East Asian Archaeology and Early History

[from ACLS, 9/16/08]

The American Council of Learned Societies is pleased to announce a new program of grants to individuals in the archaeology and early history of East Asia. This program is undertaken in cooperation with the Henry Luce Foundation.

Research fellowships and training grants will be awarded for study of the peoples and cultures of early East Asia. Comparative projects and those that build scholarly networks are especially encouraged. Proposals may cover prehistoric or historical periods, but must focus on research or training that involves excavations and/or excavated materials.

For the purposes of this program, "East Asia" refers to Brunei, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

ACLS grants to individuals are part of the comprehensive Luce Initiative on East Asian Archaeology and Early History that also includes a competition for invited institutions—universities and museums—administered by the Luce Foundation's Asia Program.

Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS grants to individuals seek to promote research, including the interpretation and analysis of sites, artifacts, and texts; train the next generation of specialists; foster cooperation among specialists in East Asia, the United States, and Canada; and bring to wide public appreciation the results of recent discoveries and research.

General inquiries about the competition should be sent via email to the ACLS Fellowships Office in New York. Information about submitting applications is also available from ACLS offices in Beijing at atai@cscprc.org and Hanoi at edex@ceevn.org.

East and Southeast Asian applicants

U.S. and Canadian applicants

[Postmark deadline: 14 November 2008]

Comparative Perspectives on Chinese Culture and Society Program
(formerly New Perspectives on Chinese Culture and Society)

[from Asian Studies Newsletter, Spring 2011]

In this cycle of competitions we are soliciting proposals in the humanities and related social sciences that adopt an explicitly cross-cultural or comparative perspective. We invite submission of projects that, for example, compare aspects of Chinese history and culture with those of other nations and civilizations, explore the interaction of these nations and civilizations, or engage in cross-cultural research on the relations among the diverse and shifting populations of China. Proposals are expected to be empirically grounded, theoretically informed, and methodologically explicit. The program will not support regularly scheduled meetings, conventions, or parts thereof; nor will it support activiies of scholars from one institution or that fall within an institution's normal range of colloquia, symosia, or seminar series. Proposals must include at least one scholar from Taiwan as a participant.

Grants for each category are $6,000 for planning meetings, $10,000-$15,000 for workshops, and $25,000 for conferences. For additional information, complete program guidelines, and an application form, please visit http://www.acls.org/programs/cck. This program is funded by a grant from the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange.

The application deadline is September 28, 2011. Decisions will be announced in January 2012.

Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowships

[from ACLS, 9/16/08]

ACLS invites applications for the eighth annual competition for the Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowships, generously funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in honor of Charles A. Ryskamp, literary scholar, distinguished library and museum director, and long-serving trustee of the Foundation. These fellowships support advanced assistant professors and untenured associate professors in the humanities and related social sciences (1) whose scholarly contributions have advanced their fields and who have well-designed and carefully developed plans for new research. The fellowships are intended to provide time and resources to enable these faculty members to conduct their research under optimal conditions. The ultimate goal of the project should be a major piece of scholarly work by the applicant. ACLS does not fund creative work (e.g., novels or films), textbooks, straightforward translation, or pedagogical projects.

ACLS will award up to 12 Ryskamp Fellowships in the 2008-2009 competition. Each fellowship carries a stipend of $64,000, a fund of $2,500 for research and travel, and an additional 2/9 of the stipend ($14,222) for one summer's support, if justified by a persuasive case

Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowships for Recently Tenured Scholars

[from ACLS, 9/16/08]

The ACLS invites applications for the eleventh annual competition for the Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowships for Recently Tenured Scholars, owing to the generous assistance of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The fellowships are named for Frederick Burkhardt, President Emeritus of the ACLS, whose decades of work on The Correspondence of Charles Darwin constitute a signal example of dedication to a demanding and ambitious scholarly enterprise. These fellowships support long-term, unusually ambitious projects in the humanities and related social sciences.* The ultimate goal of the project should be a major piece of scholarly work by the applicant that will take the form of a monograph or other equally substantial form of scholarship. ACLS does not fund creative work (e.g., novels or films), textbooks, straightforward translation, or pedagogical projects.

Burkhardt Fellowships are intended to support an academic year (normally nine months) of residence at any one of the national residential research centers participating in the program. Such an environment, beyond providing free time, encourages exchanges across disciplinary lines that can be especially helpful to deepening and expanding the significance of projects in the humanities and related social sciences. This year's successful applicants may take up the fellowship in 2010-2011 or in either of the succeeding two academic years, but candidates must commit themselves firmly to their preferred year and residential center on their completed applications. Candidates must also commit themselves to relocating as needed in order to be in residence for the tenure of the fellowship.

The ACLS will award up to nine Burkhardt Fellowships, depending on the availability of funds, in this competition year. Each fellowship carries a stipend of $75,000.

Scholars are free to apply both for Burkhardt fellowships and for standard forms of support offered directly by all of the participating centers, as well as those offered by ACLS. Non-ACLS fellowships, grants, or sabbatical salary may be held concurrently with a Burkhardt fellowship, up to but not exceeding a normal academic year salary or the $75,000 award, whichever is higher. If the $75,000 stipend exceeds the Fellow's normal academic year salary and the Fellow has no other sources of support, the excess will be available for research and travel expenses. Successful applicants who accept a Burkhardt fellowship will be withdrawn from any other ACLS competitions.

Deadline: September 30, 2009.

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation/ACLS Early Career Fellowships

[from ACLS, 9/16/08]

The American Council of Learned Societies is launching this year a significant new fellowship program providing support for young scholars to complete their dissertation and, later, to advance their research after being awarded the Ph.D. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation/ACLS Early Career Fellowship Program will award fellowships in two categories: Dissertation Completion Fellowships and Fellowships for Recent Doctoral Recipients. A grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports this program.

Dissertation Completion Fellowships

ACLS Collaborative Research Fellowships

[from ACLS, 8/10/11]

ACLS invites applications for the fourth annual competition for the ACLS Collaborative Research Fellowships for collaborative research in the humanities and related social sciences. The program is supported by a generous grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

The aim of this fellowship program is to offer small teams of two or more scholars the opportunity to collaborate intensively on a single, substantive project. The fellowship supports projects that aim to produce a tangible research product (such as joint print or web publications) for which two or more collaborators will take credit.

The fellowships are for a total period of up to 24 months, to be initiated between July 1, 2012 and September 1, 2014, and provide salary replacement for each collaborator (based on academic rank: up to $35,000 for Assistant Professor; up to $40,000 for Associate Professor; and up to $60,000 for full Professor) as well as up to $20,000 in collaboration funds (which may be used for such purposes as travel, materials, or research assistance). The amount of the ACLS fellowship for any collaborative project will vary depending on the number of collaborators, their academic rank, and the duration of the research leave, but will not exceed $140,000 for any one project. Collaborations need not be interdisciplinary or inter-institutional. Applicants at the same institution, however, must demonstrate why local funding is insufficient to support the project. Collaborations that involve the participation of assistant and associate faculty members are particularly encouraged. Up to seven awards will be made in the 2011-12 competition.

A collaborative project is constituted of at least two scholars who are each seeking salary-replacement stipends for six to twelve continuous months of supported research leave to pursue full-time collaborative research during the fellowship tenure.

1. The Project Coordinator must have an appointment at a U.S.-based institution of higher education; other project members may be at institutions outside the United States or may be independent scholars.

2. All project collaborators must hold a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in publications and professional experience at the time of application.

In order for an application to be considered, all project collaborators (Project Coordinator and additional collaborators) must have their application in SUBMITTED status by the application deadline of September 28, 2011.

Library of Congress Fellowships in International Studies

See entry under Library of Congress below.

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American Institute of Indian Studies

[from H-ASIA, 1/19/12]

The American Institute of Indian Studies invites applications from scholars from all disciplines who wish to conduct their research in India. Junior fellowships are given to doctoral candidates to conduct research for their dissertations in India for up to eleven months. Senior long-term (six to nine months) and short-term (four months or less) fellowships are available for scholars who hold the Ph.D. degree. Some senior fellows in the humanities will receive fellowships funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Performing and Creative Arts fellowships are available for accomplished practitioners of the performing arts of India and creative artists. Professional development fellowships are available to scholars and professionals who have not previously worked in India. Eligible applicants include 1) U.S. citizens, and 2) citizens of other countries who are students or faculty members at U.S. colleges and universities. This requirement is not applicable to U.S. citizens. Applications can be downloaded from www.indiastudies.org. Inquiries should be directed to (773) 702-8638. E-mail: aiis@uchicago.edu. The application deadline is July 1, 2012.

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American Oriental Society

[from AOS, 12/5/09]

Louise Wallace Hackney Fellowship for the Study of Chinese Art

The American Oriental Society awards the annual Louise Wallace Hackney Fellowship for the Study of Chinese Art. This fellowship covers a period of 12 months, extending from July 1st of the year of the award until June 30th of the following year, and the stipends are dispensed in monthly payments during this period. In exceptional circumstances payments may be combined to cover the initial costs of travel or research materials. These special arrangements can be agreed upon in consultation with the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Society.

This award in the amount of $8,000.00 (eight thousand dollars) is open to post-doctoral as well as doctoral students. It is conceived to permit the study of Chinese art, with special relation to painting and its reflection of Chinese culture, and to permit the translation into English of works upon the said subject for the purpose of furthering a better understanding of Chinese painting in the United States. The Fellowship shall permit travel by those to whom an award is given, if such travel is possible. This award is open only to individuals who are citizens of the United States, and while it is possible to apply for a renewal of this grant it may not be done in consecutive years. In no case shall a fellowship be awarded to scholars of well recognized standing, but shall be given to either men or women who show aptitude for promise in the said field of learning. The aim of the Hackney Fellowship is to remind scholars that Chinese art, like all art, is not a disembodied creation, but the outgrowth of the life and culture from which it has sprung, and it is requested that scholars give special attention to this approach in their study.

Applicants for the fellowship should have completed three years study of the Chinese language or its equivalent and should be able to demonstrate that they have already committed themselves to the serious study of this important area of oriental art. All applicants should submit the following materials in duplicate: (1) a transcript of their undergraduate and graduate course work; (2) a statement of personal finances; (3) a three or four page summary of the proposed project to be undertaken during the year of the fellowship award, appended with a financial statement explaining the expense involved in this study; (4) no less than three letters of recommendation. Any scholarly papers or published materials in the area of Chinese painting are welcome along with the other application materials.

The closing date for the application is March 1st; awards will be announced near the end of April. Winning candidates are selected by two committees of specialists in the field.

All inquiries and applications should be sent to:

Hackney Fellowship
American Oriental Society
Hatcher Graduate Library
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205.

Send e-mail inquiries to: The AOS Office of the Secretary.

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American Philosophical Society

Franklin Research Grants

[from APS, 7/20/11]

Since 1933 the American Philosophical Society has awarded small grants to scholars in order to support the cost of research leading to publication in all areas of knowledge. In 2009-2010 the Franklin Research Grants program awarded over $360,000 to 73 scholars, and the Society expects to make a similar number of awards in this year's competition. The Franklin program is particularly designed to help meet the costs of travel to libraries and archives for research purposes; the purchase of microfilm, photocopies, or equivalent research materials; the costs associated with fieldwork; or laboratory research expenses.

Franklin grants are made for noncommercial research. They are not intended to meet the expenses of attending conferences or the costs of publication. The Society does not pay overhead or indirect costs to any institution. Grants will not be made to replace salary during a leave of absence or earnings from summer teaching; pay living expenses while working at home; cover the costs of consultants or research assistants; or purchase permanent equipment such as computers, cameras, tape recorders, or laboratory apparatus.

Applicants are expected to have a doctorate or to have published work of doctoral character and quality. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible to apply, but the Society is particularly interested in supporting the work of young scholars who have recently received the doctorate. American citizens and residents of the United States may use their Franklin awards at home or abroad. Foreign nationals must use their Franklin awards for research in the United States. Applicants who have received Franklin grants may reapply after an interval of two years.

Funding is offered up to a maximum of $6,000 for use in calendar year 2012. Grants are not retroactive. Grants are payable to the individual applicant. Franklin grants are taxable income, but the Society is not required to report payments. It is recommended that grant recipients discuss their reporting obligations with their tax advisors.

Deadlines for applications and two letters of support:

October 1, 2011, for a January 2012 decision for work February through December
December 1, 2011, for a March 2012 decision for work in April through December

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all materials, including the required two letters of support, reached the Society; contact Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships, at LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org or (215) 440-3429. Reports are due no later than one month after completing the work for which the award was made.

Sabbatical Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences

[from APS, 10/23/10]

The Society's program of sabbatical fellowships concluded with the applications accepted for the October 15, 2009, deadline. We are very pleased to have awarded more than 220 fellowships in a 12-year period. With the continued support of the Mellon Foundation, the APS is in the process of making changes in its program of grants and fellowships to best serve the needs of the greatest number of scholars. Information will be posted at [APS] as it becomes available.

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American Scandinavian Foundation

[from ASF, 9/19/10]

Awards for Study in Scandinavia

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (normally $5,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Over $300,000 is available for the 2011-12 competition. Awards are made in all fields.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential.

Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents.

Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia.

Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, fully-documented application.

First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award. Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered.

[For further details and application forms, consult the ASF web pages. Deadline: November 1.]

Awards for Scandinavians

ASF offers over $500,000 in funding to Scandinavians to undertake study or research programs (usually at the graduate level) in the United States for up to one year. Candidates for awards are recommended to the ASF by our cooperating organizations. In order to apply submit applications to the appropriate cooperative organization (see below). Awards are made in all fields.

Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden.

Terms of Award

The number and size of awards granted annually varies widely between countries. Contact the ASF's cooperating organizations for specific information regarding eligibility, award size and application deadlines. The ASF's Fellowships and Grants Division will be happy to assist with general inquiries.

Cooperating Organizations

The Denmark-America Foundation
Fiolstraede 24, 3. sal
1171 Copenhagen K, Denmark

The League of Finnish-American Societies
Mechelininkatu 10A
SF-001 00 Helsinki, Finland

The Icelandic-American Society
P. O. Box 320
121 Reykjavík, Iceland

The Norway-America Association
Radhusgt. 23B
0158 Oslo, Norway

The Sweden-America Foundation
Box 5280
S-102 46 Stockholm, Sweden

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Archaeological Institute of America

[from AIA, 12/4/11]

Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship
Deadline: March 4, 2012

Established in honor of AIA Past President Jane Waldbaum, this scholarship is intended to help students who are planning to participate in archaeological field work for the first time. Students majoring in archaeology or related disciplines are especially encouraged to apply. The Scholarship Fund provides $1000 each to help pay expenses associated with participation in an archaeological field work project (minimum stay one month/4 weeks). The scholarship is open to students who have begun their junior year of undergraduate studies at the time of application and have not yet completed their first year of graduate school at a college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must not have previously participated in archaeological field work of any kind. The committee will consider both academic achievement and financial need in its deliberations.

AIA scholarships are open to students from all backgrounds. Minority and disadvantaged students are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact Deanna Baker, Membership and Societies Administrator. All applications must be made online. Submissions made via postal mail, fax or any other means will not be accepted.

The Waldbaum Scholarship will be awarded to junior and senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students only.

DAI/AIA Fellowship for Study in the U.S.
Deadline: November 1, 2011

The Archaeological Institute of America is pleased to announce the availability of a Fellowship for archaeologists employed by the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI). The purpose of the Fellowship is to encourage and support scholarship of the highest quality on various aspects of archaeology, and to promote contact between North American archaeologists and DAI scholars.

The AIA offers post-doctoral research fellowships for use during the academic year (one for the fall and one for the spring) at either The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), The Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, or the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Fellowship includes travel expenses for the Fellow, residence at university housing (at Brown University and at the University of Cincinnati) or funds towards rental housing (at UCLA), library privileges, and an additional stipend towards living expenses. Residency will be for a maximum of three months, and no less than two months. While in residence, the Fellow will be expected to give at least one lecture for the host institution.

Applicants who are archaeologists must have a Ph.D. degree; architects must have their diploma. Both must demonstrate professional competence in archaeology in their applications.

Fellows will be selected on the basis of scholarly promise as indicated by the applicant's academic record, prior publications, and the merits of the proposed research project. Preference will be given to applicants who are at an early stage of their professional careers. Candidates may indicate a preference for either Brown, UCLA, or Cincinnati, but the final decision will be made by the selection committee.

An application consists of the following materials:

a) completed online application form
b) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
c) two references (please note that these are due by the November 1st application deadline)

The AIA supports affirmative action and equal opportunity in the selection of Fellows. Please direct any questions about the Fellowship or the application process to Laurel Nilsen Sparks, Fellowship Coordinator.

AIA/DAI Fellowship for Study in Berlin
Deadline: February 2012

The German Archaeological Institute (Deutsches Archäologisches Institut or DAI) is pleased to announce the availability of two research fellowships for AIA members who are working in North American institutions. The purpose of the fellowship program is to encourage and support scholarship of the highest quality on various aspects of archaeology and to promote contact between North American and German archaeologists.

In 2012, the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut will offer two post-doctoral research fellowships to scholars of archaeology based in North America who wish to use the library facilities of the DAI in Berlin. Applicants need not be U.S., Canadian or Mexican citizens.

The fellowship includes travel expenses for the Fellow, a stipend of 24 Euros/day plus 4.12 Euros/day for research expenses, and residence in the DAI's guest house. If the Fellow is accompanied by a spouse the stipend will be increased by an additional 5.11 Euros/day but the spouse's travel expenses will not be covered by the Fellowship. Unfortunately, children cannot be accommodated in the DAI's guest house.

Prerequisites for the fellowship are a Ph.D. degree (or its equivalent) and professional competence in archaeology. The principal requirement is a detailed research proposal of no more than three pages. While in residence, the Fellows will be expected to give a lecture for the DAI.

Criteria Used in the Awarding of Fellowships:

1. Fellows will be selected on the basis of scholarly promise as indicated by the applicant's academic record, prior publications and the merits of the proposed research project.
2. Preference will be given to applicants who are at an early stage of their professional careers.
3. Applicants must be members of the Archaeological Institute of America and must be residents of a North American country.

The German Archaeological Institute supports affirmative action and equal opportunity in the selection of fellows.

Applicants should send the following materials:

a) a detailed research proposal (no more than three pages)
b) a curriculum vitae
c) a publication list

Applications are due in February 2012. All correspondence should be addressed to:

Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Gehrke
An den Präsidenten des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts
Podbielskiallee 69-71
Berlin 14195
Germany
tel +49 (0)30 187711-0

Graduate Student Travel Award
Deadline: December 7, 2011

Graduate Student Travel Grants are meant to assist graduate students presenting papers at the AIA Annual Meeting with their travel expenses.

To submit an application for the Graduate Student Travel Award we ask that you please complete the online form, attach your CV and a scanned copy of your student ID or fax attached documents to (617) 353-6550. For more information, e-mail meetings@aia.bu.edu.

All applications must be received by December 7, 2010. Upon submission of your application you can expect to receive an email receipt within 24 hours. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation, please contact Megan Bernard, the Annual Fund Manager, to inquire about successful transmission. Accepted applicants will receive confirmation by December 28, 2011.

Please note the following:

Publication Preparation Grant
Deadline: November 1, annually; announced February 1
$5,000 (paid in two yearly installments)

Purpose: to assist scholars in preparing, completing, and publishing results of their research. This grant supports the scholarly publication of already excavated archaeological material in a peer-reviewed outlet. It is intended to assist in the final analysis, writing, and preparation for publication of the results of research so that, by the end of the second year under the grant, a completed manuscript (article or monograph) will be submitted for publication. Proposals must include a time-table for completion of the manuscript and specific plans for publication (including intended publisher). Applicants may request funds to work on archaeological material of any period from anywhere in the world. Material may already reside in international or North American museums or institutions, or still remain in storerooms on site.

Requirements: Application is open to graduate students and post-doctoral professionals. To be eligible, applicants must be members of the AIA at the time of application and until the end of the grant term. Please note that all application materials (including references, and transcripts if required) must be received at the AIA by the November 1 deadline. Recipients are required to submit a report to the AIA Fellowships Committee after the first year of funding (before the second half of the award is released) and are also encouraged to submit an abstract to the AIA's Annual Meeting during the second. At the conclusion of the fellowship tenure, the recipient must submit two copies of the following items for the AIA Fellowships Committee and the President of the AIA: a budgetary report on the use of the stipend, a summary of the research, the completed manuscript, and evidence that the manuscript has been submitted to an appropriate venue for publication.

For information about supporting the AIA Publication Preparation Grant, please contact Megan Bernard.

Society Outreach Grant Program
Deadlines: November 1, 2011 and March 15, 2012

The AIA Society Outreach Grant Program encourages societies to plan and implement outreach activities in their local community. Any event that promotes archaeology, the AIA's mission, and focuses on public outreach and education will be considered for funding. Attracting new members to the AIA and the society should also be a goal. This grant is meant for innovative outreach programs, replicable by other societies and beyond the regular lecture program supported by the national office; therefore, Societies are discouraged from submitting proposals requesting funds to support a lecture. However, if funds are requested for a lecture, the Society should provide adequate explanation as to how this lecture is meaningfully different from the routine lecture series (e.g., involvement of new audience, development of new partnerships, educational programs, visibility in an attractive segment of the community or the like). A portion of the Grant money is specifically designated for projects with a site preservation aspect. Funds may be used for any expense related to organizing and conducting the programs, these include but are not limited to materials, travel expenses, honoraria, advertisements, and publicity. Grant money cannot be used for things like outside management (i.e. hiring an event planner) or for basic operating costs. The grant is available to any chartered AIA society.

Grants do not have a set monetary value. The amount awarded to a Society will be contingent on the estimated cost of the event or project being planned. If the estimated cost is $500 or less, Societies should apply for a Small Grant. If the estimated cost is between $500 and $3,000, Societies should apply for a Large Grant. AIA National Office has devised a chart to help Societies during the application process. Applicants for a Large Grant must submit a detailed budget with the application and a final report must be submitted within two months after the completion of the event.

Grant applications will be reviewed twice a year. Multiple grants will be awarded in each cycle. All applications must be submitted electronically online. No mailed applications will be accepted. Award winners will be notified within six weeks of submission of the completed application (including all attachments and budgets).

Deadlines are November 1 for projects scheduled for spring of the following year and March 15 for projects scheduled for fall of the same year.

For more information about the AIA Society Outreach Grant, please contact Meredith Anderson Langlitz, Senior Programs Coordinator, tel (617) 358-5909.

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Art Fund

[courtesy of K. McLoughlin, 9/29/11]

Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants Programme
£50,000 p.a. for curatorial development

The programme has been created to help curators working with fine and applied art collections maintain and develop their specialist knowledge and expertise. £50,000 will be available annually for grants to help meet the costs of, for example:

In order to allow the programme to meet its goals, it is important that as many as possible of the organisations which might benefit from it are made aware of its existence and of the new funds available to support their curators. Further information relating to the programme, including details of grant amounts, eligibility and how to apply, can be found at http://www.artfund.org/grants/the-jonathan-ruffer-curatorial-grants-programme. I invite you to take a look at the website and ask that you please also forward this mail to the members of your network to help us to raise the programme's profile. Enquiries will be taken and applications accepted for this programme from Monday 3 October 2011.

Paul Tourle
Programmes Intern
The Art Fund
Millais House
7 Cromwell Place
London SW7 2JN
tel +44 (0)20 7225 4822.

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Art Libraries Society of North America Internship Award

[from CAAH, 1/28/00]

The Art Libraries Society of North America is now accepting applications for its annual Internship Award. ARLIS/NA Internship Program will provide financial support for students preparing for a career in art librarianship or visual resource curatorship. This award will provide $1000.00 to support a period of internship in an art library or visual resources collection.

Who May Apply

Students currently enrolled in, or having completed within the last 12 months, a graduate program in library science, art history, studio art or museum studies may apply for the award.

Internship Description

Once an award recipient has been selected, he or she will select an institution to act as host for the internship. This institution must be approved by the ARLIS/NA Professional Development Committee. ARLIS/NA is not responsible for matching candidates with a host institution, but may assist in the process.

This Internship Award will be granted for the 2001-2002 academic year. The intern will work on-site a minimum of 10 hours per week to complete a total of at least 150 hours.

The intern, the internship supervisor, and the student's academic advisor (if applicable) will complete evaluations of the internship experience.

The ARLIS/NA Internship Award will provide a stipend up to $1000.00 to the intern. Half of the award will be granted prior to the internship, with the remainder granted upon completion of the internship and receipt of a letter signed by the Internship supervisor and intern stating the 150 hours has been completed to the Chair of the Professional Development Committee. The award recipient will also receive a one year membership in ARLIS/NA at the student level. .

How to Apply

To apply for the award, please submit: 1) a resume, 2) a current transcript [does not have to be official], 3) an essay of 250 words or less addressing your professional goals, expectations of the internship experience, and any skills or experience you have that might benefit an art or visual resources library, and 4) the names of two professional or scholastic references with addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Application materials in electronic form are preferred and should be submitted to all of the members of the Professional Development committee listed at the end of this notice.

Internship Award Schedule of Deadlines for 2000

31 December 2001: Deadline for Submission of applications to Professional Development Committee
15 January 2002: Professional Development Committee selects award recipient for the 2001-2002 academic year
15 April 2002: Deadline for selection of host library by the intern for a Summer 2002 internship
1 March 2002: Deadline for selection of host library by the intern for a Spring 2002 internship
1 May 2002: Deadline for selection of host library by the intern for a Fall 2002 internship

The internship must begin within 30 days of the official beginning of the selected academic session of the participant's home institution or by written agreement between the selected intern and the ARLIS/NA Professional Development Committee, whichever comes first and must be completed within one academic semester.

Deadline for submission of evaluation documents by intern and host library will be within 30 days of the completion of the internship.

For additional information please contact any of the following members of the ARLIS/NA Professional Development Committee:

Heather Ball
Art and Architecture Librarian
Art & Architecture Library
Cowgill Hall
Virginia Polytechnical Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061
tel (540) 231-9272

Christina Gjtertson
Reference Librarian
Parsons School of Design
Adam & Sophie Gimbel Design Library
2 West 13th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10011
tel (212) 229-5587

Tom Greives, Chairperson
Reference Librarian/Fine Arts Bibliographer
Hayden Library
Arizona State University
P. O. Box 871006
Tempe , AZ 85287-1006
tel (602) 965-4912

Loren K. Lessing
Reference Librarian
Ryerson and Burnham Libraries
Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL 60603

Marcy Neth
Readers' Services Librarian
John M. Flaxman Library
37 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago , IL 60603
tel (312) 899-5097

Henry Pisciotta
Arts and Architecture Librarian
George and Sherry Middlemas Arts and Humanities Library
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
tel (814) 865-6778

Liv Valmestad
Reference Librarian
Architecture/Fine Arts Library
Room 206, Russell Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
Canada
tel (204) 474-8447

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Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne

[from H-ARTHIST, 9/23/10]

The Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne draws attention to its international grant program in the visual arts, which supports both significant special exhibitions and projects promoting the imaginative, educational and scholarly engagement with the permanent collections of art museums.

For information on application criteria, guidelines, deadlines, and previous grants, please consult www.artmentor.ch.

Grants for individual visual arts projects only occasionally exceed CHF 100,000, and are more often in the range CHF 20,000-90,000.

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Arts & Humanities Research Council (UK)

[from AHRC, 3/17/10]

Funding Opportunities for those attached to a higher education institution (HEI) or recognised Independent Research Organisation

Funded Research searchable by scheme, subject, institution, award holder and project

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ARTstor

[from ARTstor, 3/1/10]

ARTstor Travel Awards 2010

While the digital age is opening up new approaches and techniques for using images of the world's cultural heritage as evidence in teaching and scholarship, there is no substitute for engagement with original works and sites, for research in archives that hold primary source material, or for attending conferences with colleagues engaged with similar issues. In recognition of this need, ARTstor will provide five research travel awards in the amount of $1,500 each (to be used by September 1, 2011) to help support the educational and scholarly activities of graduate students, scholars, curators, educators, and librarians in any field in the arts, architecture, humanities, and social sciences.

To be considered for a research travel award, applicants must create and submit an ARTstor image group (or a series of image groups) and a single accompanying essay that creatively and compellingly demonstrates why the image group(s) is useful for teaching, research, or scholarship. The five winning submissions will be determined by ARTstor staff. These submissions will help ARTstor to understand better the uses that scholars and teachers are making of ARTstor's content and tools and will provide us with insights into how we can continue to improve our efforts to serve the educational community.

[Visit ARTstor for rules and application instructions.]

Deadline: 1 April 2010.

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Asia Society Museum

[courtesy of A. Proser, 4/24/09]

Asia Society Museum Getty Fellowship has been extended for one year and Asia Society Museum invites applications for The Asia Society Museum Fellowship, an annual program for the development of professionals in the field of Asian art, sponsored by The Getty Foundation that fosters direct experience in museum management and curatorship. The Fellowship will fund one Fellow-in-residence this year at the Asia Society Museum in New York City , and is open to qualified scholars of Asian art, both graduate students and early-career professionals (post-doctoral) from Asia and the United States . The stipend for the one-year Fellowship is $30,000. The Fellowship provides an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on work experience in all levels of museum operations, and at the same time facilitates global partnerships with professionals in Asian arts institutions that are essential to the presentation of Asian art on an international basis.

The Asia Society Museum Fellowship provides an exceptional, cross-cultural work experience in the field of Asian art museumship. The modest size and broad scope of the Asia Society Museum provides a unique and particularly fertile learning environment. Fellows participate in a wide range of museum management activities, including curatorial (securing loans, exhibition design, and wall text composition); artwork handling (conservation, registration, and shipping); financial administration (budgeting, fundraising, and financial reporting); development of interpretive materials (catalogue, website, pamphlets and lectures, and other public programs); and marketing (media, advertising, and on-line publicity). Fellows move not only throughout the entire system of the museum, but also throughout all the program departments of Asia Society, including business, policy and government, and public programming as a whole.

Program

The Asia Society Museum Fellowship provides professional museum training over a twelve-month period in:

Museum Fellows will become full and valued members of the Asia Society Museum team, attending all weekly planning and review meetings. In addition, Fellows will receive the benefit of direct supervision by experts in particular areas. Periodic group consultations with the management team will help determine needs, goals, and progress. A final report written by each fellow, and an evaluation by the senior staff will provide a substantive assessment of his or her work and the fellowship.

Fellows begin work on the fall exhibition, researching objects, writing informative wall labels, and assisting with arranging shipping and transport issues.

The Fellow will produce a brochure for one or more exhibitions and, in addition to written materials, will work with their Asia Society colleagues in developing ancillary contextual programs, including lectures by experts in the particular field, and may be called upon themselves to present.

In addition to learning how to implement a major international exhibition and help position two other simultaneous smaller exhibitions, the Fellows will have an opportunity to work on the planning of future projects and are encouraged to visit other art collections in the United States and meet with museum professionals outside Asia Society. A critical component of the Fellowship is visiting selected American museums and attending academic conferences to gain more in-depth understanding of the complexities of presenting and interpreting a variety of arts in museums.

Application

Prospective Fellows should submit a letter of application that addresses their background and vision for participating as a Fellow; curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation from acknowledged professionals in the field. Successful applicants will demonstrate an excellence in scholarship, a commitment to working directly with art works, and an interest in educating the general public about Asian art. Graduate-level applicants should be at least ABD at the time of their application, but it will be understood that the Fellowship does not allow time for progress on the dissertation or other research.

Applications may be submitted by mail to:

Melissa Chiu, Director
Asia Society Museum
725 Park Avenue
New York , NY 10021-5088;

or by e-mail as a Word attachment to hannahp@asiasociety.org. Indicate "Getty Fellow" in the subject line. The deadline for receipt of applications will be June 1, 2009; Fellows will be notified of the award byJuly 15, with acceptance required by August 15, and will be expected to begin work October 5, 2009.

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The Asian Arts Society of Australia

[from H-ASIA, 11/18/10]

TAASA Asian Arts Essay Prize

The Asian Arts Society of Australia (TAASA) celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2011. To affirm TAASA's ongoing role in supporting the study and appreciation of Asian Arts in Australia, the Committee of Management is offering a prize for the winning essay on an Asian arts topic. The prize is worth $2000.00.

The subject should encompass any aspect of the arts of Asia in any medium including the visual arts--ancient to contemporary, architecture, performance, film and music.

The entrant must be an undergraduate, honours or masters candidate currently studying at an Australian University. The age limit is 35 years. The essay should be no more than 3000 words and written in a style consistent with an accepted academic standard with regard to footnotes and use of images.

An expert panel of judges will assess the entries and decide the winner.

In addition TAASA publishes the TAASA Review, a quarterly peer-reviewed journal. The Editor of the TAASA Review will be informed of the prize-winning entry and it will be published in the TAASA Review. If required permission to publish any images to be obtained by entrant.

Final submission date: 30 June 2011
Award announcement date: 31 October 2011

Essays together with accompanying Entrant Details cover sheet to be e-mailed to taasaprize2011@gmail.com. All enquiries to Dr Ann Proctor.

TAASA was founded in 1991 by a group of Sydney-based Asian art specialists scholars, curators, and dealers. It was instituted as a not-for-profit society to promote all aspects of the study and appreciation of the arts of Asia with a broad definition of Asia ranging geographically from the Middle East to Japan. The scope covers architecture, archaeology, visual art, sculpture, performance, film, photography, music and musical instruments. As a national society TAASA members are drawn from across Australia and abroad.

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Asian Civilisations Museum

[from ACM, 12/4/11]

ACM Research Fellowship Grant

The Asian Civilisations Museum invites scholars to apply for fellowships in areas related to the museum's collections, and specifically in Peranakan material culture, Confucianism, or Christianity in Asia (up to 1800)–topics of future exhibitions. The research fellowships support in-depth original study and writing on specialised aspects of Asian culture. Applications will be screened by a committee of curators and scholars.

Click here for the information sheet and application form. Applications close on 15 February 2012.

For enquires, please contact us at nhb_acm_rpu@nhb.gov.sg.

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Asian Cultural Council

Asian Art and Religion Fellowship Program

This fellowship program focusing on the relationship between the artistic and religious traditions of Asia was established with an endowment gift from Laurance S. Rockefeller. The program enables American scholars, specialists, and artists to conduct research and undertake projects in Asia involving the interdisciplinary analysis of religion and the arts. The Council awards up to five research fellowships or travel grants each year through this program. Asian Art and Religion Fellowships for 1997 were awarded for research on Buddhist images in Burma, for a study of Tibetan Buddhist paintings that display sacred handprints and footprints, and for an investigation of the relationship between early Buddhist arts and Indian popular religion and folk practice.

Humanities Fellowship Program

Intended primarily to support American scholars and graduate students, the Council's Humanities Fellowship Program was initiated with a challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and matching funds from the JDR 3rd Fund and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The program assists American scholars, doctoral students, and specialists in the humanities to undertake research, training, and study in Asiain the following fields: archaeology; conservation; museology; and the theory, history, and criticism of architecture, art, dance, film, music, photography, and theater. Fellowship grants range in duration from one to nine months. The program also supports American and Asian scholars participating in international conferences, exhibitions, visiting professorships, and similar projects. Recipients of the thirteen Humanities Fellowship Program grants awarded in 1997 included a museum curator undertaking research on current video and installation art activities in China, an ethnomusicologist studying the musical traditions of the Temiar people in Malaysia , and an anthropology student investigating the meaning of gender characterization in traditional Balinese dance in Indonesia.

Japan-United States Arts Program

The Japan-United States Arts Program of the ACC provides grants to individuals and institutions in Japan and the United States for exchange activities which encourage the study and understanding of Japanese art and culture. This program is made possible with funds contributed by the Seibu Saison Group and provided to the ACC through an endowment gift from the Japan Foundation. Since 1989, the Saison Foundation has contributed annual supplementary funding for the program, and additional support is provided through the ACC's Blanchette H. Rockefeller Fellowship Fund in Japan. Individual fellowship grants enable Japanese artists, scholars, and specialists to travel to the United States for research, observation, and creative work and allow their American counterparts to visit Japan for similar purposes. The Council also provides limited assistance for performances, exhibitions, and other projects of unusual importance: for the development of Japanese-American cultural exchange. During 1997 the program supported eleven individuals and twelve institutional projects. The five fellows from Japan included a poet and performing arts critic observing and participating in current poetry activities in the United States and an artist undertaking a residency at P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center in New York. Among the six American grant recipients were a composer participating in a contemporary music festival in Yamaguchi Prefecture and a sculptor studying traditional textile dyeing techniques. The Japan-United States Arts Program is administered with the assistance of the ACC office in Tokyo.

For more information, write to:

Asian Cultural Council
437 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor
New York, NY 10022-7001
tel (212) 812-4300
fax (212) 812-4299.

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ASIANetwork

[from ASIANetwork, 3/17/10]

Student-Faculty Fellows Program for Collaborative Research in Asia

ASIANetwork is pleased to announce that financial support has been provided by the Freeman Foundation to run a 13th annual "Student-Faculty Fellows Program" to encourage undergraduate research in Asia during the summer of 2011. When the summer 2010 program is completed, a total of 146 grants will have been given to 633 "Student-Faculty Fellows" from 89 different colleges and universities to conduct innovative research projects in almost every region of Asia.

During 2011, funding is available to support the research of ten to fourteen groups, sixty people (students and mentors combined). As stipulated by the Freeman Foundation, research should be in East and Southeast Asia, those areas bordered by Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines in the south and west (which include Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia), and then north to include Taiwan, Hong Kong S.A.R., China, Japan, and Korea. Studies in Nepal are also welcome. Only proposals from U.S. institutions that have been ASIANetwork members for a full year prior to applying will be accepted.

Faculty mentors are encouraged to take up to five students to Asia. Preference will be given to proposals where the faculty mentor is willing to work with three or more students, but the selection committee recognizes that in certain cases it is desirable to lead fewer students to Asia. Because this program is meant to introduce American students to research in Asia, no more than one student participant should be an international student. For teams of more than one student, the student-faculty team can work on a collaborative project where each student makes relevant contributions to a group research objective. However, each student's research focus and responsibility to the joint endeavor must be clearly presented in the grant proposal. It is also possible for a faculty person to lead undergraduates to a given site(s) and have student researchers conduct individual unrelated research on various topics related to that site(s). In this case, the application should include separate student proposals that clarify the nature of each research project. The application review committee seriously considers whether or not these projects are student rather than faculty driven. This is not a program that funds faculty research with students serving as little more than research assistants.

The primary aim of this program is to support student research in Asia under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. As a consequence, faculty mentors and student researchers are expected to spend at least a three week period together in Asia with the mentor and his/her students working directly on student projects. Often, in countries where housing, travel, and other costs are less expensive, research teams stay for longer periods. When the researchers have returned to their home campuses, they are expected to share student findings and experiences with their college community and with ASIANetwork.

Program Details

The program provides research funds of up to $5,000 for the faculty mentor and up to $5,000 for each student, depending upon the needs and documented expenses of the researchers. This grant can be used for transportation, lodging, meals and all incidental expenses. An additional amount of $1,000 per group will be available to the faculty mentor to acquire books, other teaching materials, and necessary equipment for the research group. In rare cases, if effectively documented in a research proposal, additional support for books and equipment may be provided. Any equipment acquired under the grant must be turned over to the home institution at the end of the grant period.

The faculty mentor will also receive a $1,000 stipend for each student he/she directs under this program. Under no condition will grants be awarded to students receiving academic credit during the on-site research period. Faculty members will not be eligible for the grant if they are receiving teaching credit while supervising the student research on-site. The stipend will be issued upon receipt of the final project report, including detailed accounting of financial expenses of both the faculty and the students. The faculty stipend will be forfeited if all required materials for the final report are not received within 30 days of the published deadline (May 15, 2012).

The home institutions of the student and faculty fellows must assume the following responsibilities:

1) Administer the funds allocated by the grant. ASIANetwork will send grant money to the institution, and then its business office should disburse the money to the faculty and the students in accordance with its internal procedures. This grant does not pay an administrative fee to the home institution for this service.

2) Provide financial support for the faculty participant to attend one ASIANetwork annual conference. The faculty fellow is required to attend two ASIANetwork conferences: the conference in the spring prior to the summer fellowship for briefings and the next spring conference to report on the research project. The institution should commit to support the attendance of the faculty member at one of these conferences. The fellowship grant may be used to fund participation at the other conference. Fellowship monies can also be used to fund participation at the conference of one or two undergraduate student participants.

3) Assume full responsibility — and release the ASIANetwork and all of its directors, officers, advisors and employees of any liability — for any and all risks and damages arising out of any activity undertaken in connection with the grant.

Selection Criteria

In considering the development of proposals, students and their faculty mentors need to select projects which offer good prospects for success based upon the level of student expertise and the relatively short time period for on-site research. They need to propose a plan for sharing their findings and experiences on their campus and, if possible, with the larger scholarly community. Students and their faculty mentor should apply as a team. Senior students may participate as long as they can complete the proposed research project by August 31 of their senior year. Faculty members should comment on the significance of the project and their qualifications and willingness to supervise student research. Students will be expected to identify: 1) how their academic and experiential backgrounds have prepared them to pursue their research project and 2) to state clearly the importance of the proposed project for career preparation. The proposal should also state why travel to Asia is important to conduct the research. Reviewers consider the strength of each student proposal or the strength of his/her contribution in a joint project, and look for the student's voice in these statements. Proposals need to clearly show the responsibilities assumed by each of the participants and the kind of structured mentoring which is envisioned. Research teams of two or more faculty mentors will not be funded.

Application Deadlines

Application material for the 2011 fellowship is available from Dr. Van J. Symons, ASIANetwork Freeman Student-Faculty Fellows Program Director, or may be downloaded from the ASIANetwork website after March 31, 2010. Completed applications must be received by Dr. Symons by December 1, 2010. An ASIANetwork committee will review the submitted proposals and applicants will be notified by February 15, 2011.

Applications may be submitted electronically or by mail to::

Dr. Van J. Symons
Augustana College
Department of History
Rock Island, IL 61201
tel (309) 794-7413.

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Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast (AsPac)

[from AsPac, 3/27/10]

Through the John and Mae Esterline Prize AsPac recognizes extraordinary graduate student scholarship. It is open to all students pursuing graduate studies in any discipline, at any American university and in any area of research pertaining to Asian Studies. Awards are given at the conference banquet. Currently there are two awards: First Place for $300.00 and Second Place for $150.00. You do not have to be attending a university in the AsPac area to be eligible but you must attend the AsPac meeting and present your paper to receive the award. The winning papers must be acceptable for publication by E-AsPac.

ALL graduate student proposals MUST include a cover letter from the supervising professor commending the paper to AsPac. Graduate students wishing to apply for the scholarship should additionally e-mail their complete paper to Dr. Stuart Johnson or Professor Barbara Mori. Papers are only accepted as a Microsoft Word document and should be between 15-20 pages in regular academic format. Powerpoint, slide, and other formats are not accepted.

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Association for Asian Studies

CHINA AND INNER ASIA COUNCIL
COUNCIL OF CONFERENCES
THE NORTHEAST ASIA COUNCIL
SUBVENTION PROGRAM FOR FIRST BOOKS

CHINA AND INNER ASIA COUNCIL

Small Grants

[courtesy of D. Ilozor, 1/5/12]

The AAS/CIAC has several small grants available to award members as a result of the generous funding of the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation.

Qualified individuals can apply for small grants up to $2,000 in a number of categories including: research travel, curriculum development, conference and seminar organization, collaborative projects, etc.

Dissertation-level graduate students and scholars with special interests in China or Inner Asia are invited to submit proposals. Applicants must be AAS members, but there are no citizenship requirements. Junior and independent scholars, adjunct faculty, and dissertation-level graduate students are especially encouraged to apply.

The grant deadline for receiving applications in our Ann Arbor office is Tuesday, February 1, 2012. Award notification will be made by the end of April and submitted projects must begin after May 1, 2012 and be completed by April 30, 2032 to be considered.

Please see the AAS website for further details and application forms.

E. Gene Smith Book Prize in Inner Asian Studies

[from H-ASIA, 5/11/12]

I write to inform you about a new book prize that is being offered by the Association for Asian Studies: the Gene Smith Prize in Inner Asian Studies that honors outstanding and innovative scholarship across discipline and country of specialization for a book on Inner Asia published during the preceding year.

The Prize, named to honor the distinguished scholar of Tibet, Mongolia, and other areas of Inner Asia, E. Gene Smith, carries with it a $1,000 award for the author. Books nominated may address either contemporary or historical topics in any field of the humanities or the social sciences related to any of the countries and regions in the wide swath of Asia stretching from Afghanistan to Mongolia.

The contest is happening this year for the first time, and it requires a bit of work on the authors' or editors' part in getting the books to the review committee; however, hopefully everyone with relevant books published in 2011 will consider submitting their work to the prize committee.

To be eligible, books must have a 2011 copyright date. A copy of each entry, clearly labeled "Gene Smith Prize" must be sent to each member of the committee by JUNE 30, 2012.

Either presses or individuals may submit books, and it is suggested that authors consult with their presses concerning submission. The winners will be announced at the AAS Conference in 2013. Eligible authors should be aware that since m any publishers do not automatically submit nominations, authors must assume responsibility for having their books be placed in nomination and sent to members of the prize committee.

Smith Prize Committee:
- Matthew Kapstein (Chair), 131 Bd. Brune, 75014 Paris, FRANCE
- Jonathan Lipman; Dept of History, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA 01075
- Christopher Attwood, Central Eurasian Studies, Indiana University, 15 Goodbody Hall, 1011 East Third St., Bloomington, IN 47405-7005

Thanks for any nominations, including self-nominations.

Gray Tuttle
Leila Hadley Luce Assistant Professor of Modern Tibetan Studies
Columbia University

COUNCIL OF CONFERENCES

[from COC, 3/27/10]

Outreach Grants

AAS Council of Conferences (COC) Outreach Grants are made available to encourage education in Asian Studies. Previously successful projects have included the organization of workshops and panels in conjunction with AAS Regional Conferences, the preparation of teaching materials, the compilation of source books, etc. All worthy proposals are welcome, with the stipulation that they must be connected with and of benefit to the regional conference's outreach endeavors. To ensure this, each proposal must be approved by the regional conference's appointed outreach coordinator, regional conference chair, or regional president. His/her signature must be included on the cover sheet of the proposal. The use of grant money for registration waivers as a means of attracting annual meeting attendance in not a high priority. Receipt of grant money does not preclude regional conferences from using other resources for this purpose.Guidelines and an application cover sheet are available on the AAS website.

THE NORTHEAST ASIA COUNCIL

[from AAS, 9/10/11]

The Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) of the Association for Asian Studies, in conjunction with the Japan-US Friendship Commission, supports a variety of grant programs in Japanese studies designed to facilitate the research of individual scholars, to improve the quality of teaching about Japan on both the college and precollege levels, and to integrate the study of Japan into the major academic disciplines. Please note: Individual applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and seminars/workshops/conferences must be held in the United States. Institutional applicants must be located within the USA. Only one application per individual will be accepted in any one grant period. Multiple applications for different categories will not be entertained.

Research Travel within the USA

Please note: Applicants in this category must be current AAS members. Awards of up to $2,000, including a maximum of $200 for daily expenses, are available to American citizens and permanent US residents who are engaged in scholarly research on Japan and wish to use museum, library, or other archival materials located in the US. A portion of the grant may go toward research materials, assistance, and reasonable subsistence costs. Although these grants are primarily intended to support postdoctoral research on Japan, Ph.D. candidates are also eligible to receive support for doctoral dissertation research at appropriate collections. The review committee requires applications from graduate students to include a letter of recommendation from an advisor. Grantees must use American carriers for any transportation to be reimbursed under this program. Applicants must not have received funds in this category within the past five years.

Short-Term Research Travel to Japan

Please note: Applicants in this category must be current AAS members. Grants of a maximum of $3,000 are available to cover expenses WHILE IN JAPAN conducting a specific project explicitly related to Japan which can be accomplished in the period of time requested. These grants are intended for short-term research trips by scholars who are already familiar with Japan and with their topic, but who need time in Japan in order to complete a particular project. NEAC research travel grant funding is NOT intended for partial funding of long-term research, and these applications will not be considered. NEAC grant funds cannot be used to pay for human subjects. Other components of applicant research projects involving the payment of human subjects will only be considered if the applicant's institutional review board (IRB) approval is provided with the application; informal approval is not adequate for grant consideration. Grantees are expected to seek supplementary funds from other sources and must include a detailed budget with their application. Grantees may utilize grant funds to partially offset airfare costs, but must provide justification why it is needed, e.g., that travel funds are not provided by the applicant's home institution, etc. Note: In order to comply with the JUSFC requirement to only partially fund travel to/from Japan, international airfare reimbursement is limited to $1,000 or 75% of the international airfare cost—whichever is less. Grantees must use American carriers for any international transportation to be reimbursed under this program and only economy airfare is allowed. Grants are made only to people with a Ph.D. or comparable professional qualification. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible for this program. Applicants must not have received funds in this category within the past five years.

Seminars on Teaching about Japan

Grants normally will not exceed $5,000 and seminars must be held in the United States. Projects should be designed to promote public and scholarly knowledge about Japan, including seminars and workshops designed to improve Japanese language teaching and pedagogy. NEAC funds may be used for participant travel and room and board (not to exceed $200 a day), plus materials and administrative costs of organizers. Funds cannot be used for honoraria, or to reimburse any expenditures incurred in currencies other than the US dollar. Applicants should explain the character and rationale of their proposed seminar, identify faculty participants and their proposed contributions, indicate how the results of the project will be made available to the profession, and prepare a budget estimate. Applications for projects not recently funded by NEAC will be given priority.

Instructional Materials

Grants normally will not exceed $5,000 and seminars must be held in the United States. Projects should be designed to promote public and scholarly knowledge about Japan, including seminars and workshops designed to improve Japanese language teaching and pedagogy in Japanese studies. NEAC funds may be used for participant travel and room and board (not to exceed $200 a day), plus materials and administrative costs of organizers. Funds cannot be used for honoraria, or to reimburse any expenditures incurred in currencies other than the US dollar. Applicants should explain the character and rationale of their proposed seminar, identify faculty participants and their proposed contributions, indicate how the results of the project will be made available to the profession, and prepare a detailed budget estimate demonstrating all expected sources of funding/revenue, expenses, and how precisely NEAC funds would be utilized. Applications for projects not recently funded by NEAC will be given priority.

Small Scholarly Conferences on Japanese Studies

NEAC will accept applications for supplementary funding from scholars organizing workshops and small conferences in the field of Japanese studies to be held in the United States. These small scholarly meetings often serve to bring together scholars from diverse regions of the United States to share knowledge on issues at the cutting edge of the field. Funds will be limited to a maximum of $5,000, and may be used to help defray the costs of hosting and organizing such events. Typical uses might include: materials and administrative costs, participant travel and lodging (not to exceed $200 per day), and space rental. Any international travel must occur on United States flag carriers and be less than first-class accommodations to be supported. To encourage efficient use of monies, priority will be given to applicants who have successfully obtained matching funds from their home institutions or other sources. Applicants must furnish detailed budgets showing travel expenses and daily costs, along with names and vitae of key personnel involved in organizing the conference. Applications for projects not recently funded by NEAC will be given priority.

All applicants must submit 11 double-side printed hard copies of their application on a NEAC grant application form (choose the "save" option to save this Word document to your own computer to fill out and print). Please submit applications AFTER JUNE 30, 2011 to:

NEAC Grants
Association for Asian Studies
825 Victors Way
Suite 310
Ann Arbor, MI 48108.

Applications must arrive (not be postmarked) by FEBRUARY 1 for the spring/summer awards and OCTOBER 1 for the fall/winter awards. To facilitate the review and notification process, all travel and/or conference projects must begin AFTER the relevant grant cycle, i.e., after December 1 for the fall submission date, and May 1 for the spring deadline. Notification of awards will be made in late November for the fall/winter awards and late April for the spring/summer awards.

NOTE: AAS grants take the form of reimbursement rather than payment in advance. Original receipts need to be retained and reimbursement is only for actual expenses incurred up to the amount of the grant awarded.

NOTE ABOUT INDIRECT COSTS: The AAS is unable to support funding requests for indirect costs from applicants to its small grant programs. The AAS is a membership organization rather than a funding agency, and conducts its grant programs as a service to the field through the voluntary help of its members. Funds for all grant programs originate from outside agencies, and individual awards are quite modest. We therefore ask applicants' home institutions to waive their normal indirect cost requirements.

Questions? Please contact Alicia Williams.

Korean Studies Graduate Scholarship Program in North America

See Korea Foundation below.

Book Subventions in Japanese and Korean Studies

[from H-ASIA, 1/14/11]

The Northeast Asia Council of the Association for Asian Studies is pleased to announce a program for AAS-member authors who require subventions to ensure publication of scholarly books on Japan and Korea. The Council has allocated $15,000 in 2011 to provide subventions in the range of $2,000 to $10,000 each. These subventions will be awarded on a competitive basis to authors who have already secured provisional contracts from established academic presses. Both monographs and edited collections are eligible for support under this program; subventions will not be provided for volumes intended primarily as classroom textbooks. Subventions will be paid directly to the press.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. The applicant must be a current AAS member and have held AAS membership for at least twelve months prior to application (one exception; if your membership in AAS has lapsed within the last twelve months and you rejoin, you will not be required to wait an additional twelve months). Scholars at all academic ranks and independent scholars are welcomed to apply.

2. The book in question must be a monograph or edited collection on any aspect of Korean or Japanese studies. Volumes intended primarily for use as classroom textbooks are not eligible.

3. The applicant must have a completed manuscript with a provisional contract from an established academic press stipulating the need for an outside subvention in order to ensure publication.

4. The manuscript must be in English, must make a substantial contribution to Japanese and/or Korean studies, and must be based on primary research in the appropriate languages.

5. The applicant must have sought subventions from alternative sources. A book that has been awarded support under the AAS First Book Subvention Program is not eligible for a NEAC Subvention.

6. The press must agree to acknowledge a NEAC subvention in the front matter of the published book.

7. The press must agree to provide a written report within two months of publication of the book. This report should contain a narrative account of what was accomplished with the subvention funds along with a line-by-line financial report. This report should be sent by e-mail to the Chair of NEAC, William M. Tsutsui.

Applications should consist of the following items and be submitted electronically (in pdf or MS Word format) to the Chair of NEAC, William M. Tsutsui.

1. The applicant's Curriculum Vitae.

2. A summary of the manuscript in no more than 1,000 words.

3. A full Table of Contents.

4. A letter from an academic publisher verifying that the manuscript is complete and has been formally accepted for publication pending receipt of a subvention. The letter should also indicate the amount of the required subvention and its rationale; the proposed publication schedule; the contact information for the appropriate press representative; the agreement of the press to acknowledge the NEAC subvention in the front matter of the book; and, within two months of publication, the agreement of the press to provide a written narrative and financial report of how the funds were used.

5. A detailed preliminary budget. Please note that NEAC Subventions are meant to help with direct production costs only.

6. A statement by the applicant indicating all sources from which he or she has requested subventions and the results of those requests. NOTE concerning point 6: To maximize the use of our resources, NEAC requires that applicants request subventions from other possible funding sources (including, for example, their graduate or home institutions as well as local research institutes). We hope, in many cases, to supply joint or matching funds with other granting agencies. We are also prepared to award subventions to applicants who seek but fail to receive help from alternative sources.

Applications are due by Friday, March 18, 2011. For questions please contact the Chair of NEAC, William M. Tsutsui.

We invite applications according to the following schedule. All applicants must submit 11 double-sided copies of their application on a NEAC grant application form. Please address requests for applications to:

NEAC Grants
Association for Asian Studies
1021 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

Applications for all programs other than "Conference Panels and Speakers at Disciplinary Meetings" must arrive (not be postmarked) by 1 February for the spring/summer awards and 1 October for the fall/winter awards. To facilitate the review and notification process, all travel and/or conference projects must begin AFTER the relevant grant cycle, i.e., after December 1 for the fall submission date, and May 1 for the spring deadline.

AAS SUBVENTION PROGRAM FOR FIRST BOOKS

[from Asian Studies Newsletter, Fall 2008]

The AAS subvention program for first-time authors, which began in 2006, will provide 3-5 awards each year ($3000-5000) for five years on a competitive basis. Subventions are limited to first books, and will only be awarded to authors who have completed manuscripts with provisional contracts which stipulate that publication is contingent upon the provision of a subvention. Authors must be current AAS membes, and must verify that their home institutions do not have their own subvention program, or that they have been denied a subvention if such programs do exist. Details regarding eligibility and the submission process are available on the AAS website.

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Association of Art Historians

Voluntary Work Fund 2011

[from AAH, 2/2/11]

The AAH Voluntary Work Fund is an annual funding scheme that offers funding to students on placements or internships within the UK. Individuals are currently entitled to up to £500 for 6 weeks or 80 days voluntary work. You must be an AAH member to apply for the award. Funding applications are assessed in June each year. Successful 2010 applicants will be notified before the end of June and reports will appear in AAH Bulletin and online in the future. Application deadline: 31st May, 17:00.

John Fleming Travel Award 2011

[from AAH, 2/2/11]

The John Fleming Travel Award is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students studying art, art history, visual culture or architecture. The aim of the award is to encourage a better understanding and exploration of the arts from around the world by enabling students to travel as a means of assisting or furthering their research. The John Fleming Travel Award is sponsored by Laurence King Publishing who offer this award of £2000 annually in memory of the art historian John Fleming, co-author with Hugh Honour, of the book, A World History of Art.

This award is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in UK universities and who will still be enrolled at the time of travel.

Your application submission must comprise the following:

Preference will be given to applicants wishing to travel outside the UK. The successful candidate will be asked to write a report on completion of his/her travels.

Completed applications can be sent by post to the AAH Office or by email to admin@aah.org.uk. It is preferable to send the complete application (including references) at the same time, though we do allow references to be sent independently of the application form should this be necessary.

JFTA 2011 Application deadline: 27th February 2011. Forms and references must be received in the office by this date. Applicants whose forms or references arrive after this date will not be eligible for an award under any circumstances.

AAH Student Dissertation Prizes

[from AAH, 2/10/10]

Entries for the AAH Student Dissertation Prize are invited from UK undergraduate and postgraduate students of History of Art and Visual Culture, enrolled on either practice-based or theoretical courses, whose work is on some aspect of the history of art in its broadest sense. This prize is awarded in collaboration with publishers, Thames & Hudson.

The winners for the most outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations will receive:

Dissertations will be assessed on the following qualities:

Originality: the dissertation should demonstrate a mature and original approach to issues and themes of current concern to the discipline in its broadest interpretation.

Research: This should be thorough, broad and combine primary and secondary sources as appropriate.

Method: This should show a clear awareness of appropriate methodological approaches.

Content: The dissertation should be clearly structured, all source material should be soundly evaluated, the argument or line of enquiry should be balanced and the conclusion well grounded.

To enter students must submit a complete electronic copy of the dissertation as a PDF or password protected word document (no larger than 10MB). Entries must be emailed to admin@aah.org.uk. Receipt of entries will be confirmed via e-mail.
Application deadline for 2009-2010 dissertation: 1 December 2010.

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BDK Canada Graduate Scholarship for Buddhist Studies at a Japanese University

[from H-ASIA, 6/2/10]

This scholarship will enable advanced graduate students in Buddhist Studies who are Canadian Citizens or studying in a Canadian university to spend one year in a Japanese University, studying and/or carrying out doctoral research.

Value: $40,000 (Canadian)

Eligibility and Terms

The applicant must be a registered full-time graduate student in a Canadian university OR a Canadian citizen studying as a full-time graduate student in a university outside of Canada. Visa students in degree programmes in Canadian universities may apply. Preference will be given to advanced graduate students preparing to carry out doctoral dissertation research, but others at an early stage in their study will also be considered. Some familiarity with Japanese language is expected but fluency is not required.

The results of the award will be announced by January 15, 2011. The term of the successful candidate's stay in Japan will be one year, which may begin at any time between April 1, 2011 and March 2012. The award will be paid in two installments. This amount should cover one round-trip ticket to Japan and a large part of the expenses directly related to study in Japan.

1. A completed application form and three letters of reference are to be submitted to:

Dean of Graduate Studies
School of Graduate Studies
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1
CANADA.

2. Transcripts from all university level courses are to be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies, McMaster University.

3. Three letters of reference. These confidential letters must accompany the application in separate sealed signed envelopes.

i) One letter must be from the applicant's supervisor.

ii) Another letter must be from a Japanese scholar based at the Japanese institution where the applicant proposes to study.

iii) Applicants from the University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, McMaster University, University of Toronto and McGill University must have a letter from the member of the Selection Committee representing his or her institution Names of the members of the current Selection Committee may be obtained from the Department of Religious Studies, McMaster University. Applicants requiring assistance in contacting scholars at Japanese institutions may write to a member of the Selection Committee for advice.

Applications may be obtained from:

The Department of Religious Studies
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1
CANADA.

or from the http://www.religiousstudies.mcmaster.ca/.

Application deadline: November 1, 2010.

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The Blakemore Foundation

[from Blakemore Foundation, 9/10/11]

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for one year of advanced level language study in East or Southeast Asia in approved language programs.

To be eligible for a Blakemore Freeman Fellowship, an applicant must:

Blakemore Refresher Grants

Blakemore Refresher Grants are made for periods less than one academic year (minimum of two months). Applicants for Refresher Grants must meet all the eligibility requirements for Blakemore Freeman Fellowships, and be a member of one of the following groups:

The next deadline for applications is December 30, 2011 for study starting between June 2012 and May 2013. Grants are highly competitive. In recent years, we were able to fund less than 10% of applicants. Application materials are printed from http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/Language%20Grants/Language.htm.

Frances Blakemore Asian Art Grants

[from Blakemore Foundation, 9/10/11]

Since 1999, the Foundation has awarded over $2.9 million in Frances Blakemore Asian Art Grants to museums, universities, and other tax-exempt educational or art-related institutions in the United States for exhibits, educational programs or publications dealing with the fine arts of East and Southeast Asia.

Due to the decline in our investment portfolio, our Asian Art Grant Program has been temporarily suspended. We are not accepting applications for art grants at this time.

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British Academy

[from British Academy, 11/12/10]

British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowships and Thank-Offering to Britain Fellowship
The Academy continues to offer the Senior Research Fellowship scheme, with funding generously provided by the Leverhulme Trust (on a non-FEC basis). This enables mid-career scholars to have one year's research leave with funding being provided to cover the costs of replacement teaching. The closing date for applications is 17 November 2010.

Conference Support Grants
Grants normally not exceeding £7,500 (but in exceptional circumstances up to £20,000) to promote the dissemination of advanced research. Conference convenors may apply for financial assistance, e.g. to bring key speakers to the UK, or for a wider range of expenses. The deadline for submission of applications is 17 November 2010.
Results expected: February 2011
Conferences happening on or after: 1 March 2011

International Agreements (Research Visits and Joint Projects)
Grants are available for individual research visits to, and joint projects, with the British Academy's overseas partners (China, Georgia, Japan, Russia, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, and National Science Council, Taiwan).
Two rounds annually
Applications Available From: 26 August 2010
Deadline for Submission of Applications: 13 October 2010
Results Expected: Jan/Feb 2011
Research/Visits Happening on or after: April 2011

Overseas Conference Grants
Grants are available for the travel expenses of a scholar delivering a paper at a conference abroad. The deadline for submission of applications has now passed [3 November 2010]
Results expected: January 2011
Conferences happening on or after: 1 February 2011

Postdoctoral Fellowships
This scheme is designed to enable outstanding early career researchers to strengthen their experience of research and teaching in a university environment, which will develop their curriculum vitae and improve their prospects of obtaining permanent lecturing posts by the end of the Fellowship. Applicants are expected to be at an early stage of their academic career. Closing Date: 6 October 2010.

Small Research Grants
Grants are offered of up to £7,500 for collaborative or individual projects to facilitate initial project planning and development, to support the direct costs of research, and to enable the advancement of research through workshops or by visits by or to partner scholars.
The deadline for submission of applications is 10 November 2010.
Results expected: February 2011
Research taking place on or after: 1 March 2011

British Academy Visiting Scholars
Grants of up to £7,500 are available to enable scholars from overseas working in any branch of the humanities or social sciences to spend two to six months undertaking a clearly specified research project in the UK, in conjunction with a UK host academic.
One round annually
Applications Available From: 28 October 2010
Deadline for Submission of Applications: 8 December 2010
Results Expected: end March 2011
Visits to commence within the period 1 May 2011 - 31 March 2012

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British Association for Japanese Studies

[from H-ASIA, 3/15/10]

The British Association for Japanese Studies (BAJS) is delighted to announce five new scholarships to support Japanese studies in the United Kingdom. The scholarships are open to any postgraduate student, of any nationality, who is currently studying or applying to study a Japanese studies-related degree at a UK university. For more details and online applications, please refer to the BAJS homepage. The deadline for applications for academic year 2010-11 is 15 April 2010.

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British Council

UK 9/11 Scholarships

[from British Council, 2/25/07]

The UK 9/11 Scholarships Fund was established jointly by the World Trade Center Disaster Fund and the British Council. It seeks to award scholarships to children or dependants of victims of the September 11 attacks on the USA, or other subsequent terrorsit tragedy, for study at higher or further education institutions in the United Kingdom. The scholarships cover funding for full-time study leading to a degree at undergraduate or Master's level (or equivalent in further education) in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

They also give funding for accredited study periods of up to one year's length at recognised higher education institutions for students whose college or university has an exchange agreement with a partner institution in the UK.

Scholarships include funding for tuition fees, accommodation, travel expenses to and from country of residence and living expenses in the United Kingdom.

Please note that applications from applicants resident in the United States will be handled by Scholarship America. Applicants resident in other countries (including the United Kingdom) should apply directly to the British Council.

The timetable for the academic year 2006–07 will be as follows:

1 February 2007 Opening date for receipt of applications
31 May 2007 Closing date for receipt of applications
31 July 2007 Notification of decisions to applicants
31 July 2007 Notification of confirmed awards to UK 9/11 scholars

Please refer to the British Council web pages for the application forms and criteria.

Chevening Scholarships

[from Chevening, 3/26/10]

Chevening scholarships offer an ideal opportunity for young, high-flying graduates not only to study their chosen subject, but also to meet and network with their peers in the unique learning atmosphere that the UK provides. In 2008-09 there were 985 Chevening scholars at higher education institutions around the UK. The ultimate objective is to build a network of friends of the UK, who will be future leaders in their countries. Most candidates are selected by the British Embassy or High Commission, joined by sponsor representatives if it's a local partnership scholarship. Candidates for UK partnership scholarships are selected jointly by the FCO and the co-sponsors, in consultation with overseas Posts. For more detail, see partnership scholarships.

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Burlington Magazine

[from AAH, 11/1/10]

The Burlington Contemporary Writing Prize, to be awarded annually, seeks to discover talented young writers on contemporary art, with the winner receiving £1000 and the opportunity to publish a review of a contemporary art exhibition in The Burlington Magazine.

The judges of the inaugural Burlington Contemporary Writing Prize are Dr Nicholas Cullinan and Dr Anna Lovatt, assisted by Christopher Griffin, Ridinghouse Contributing Editor at The Burlington Magazine.

Each applicant will be offered a specially reduced online subscription to The Burlington Magazine, providing digital access to all the latest articles and reviews.

Submission requirements:

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday 31st January 2012. The Prize winner will be announced in April 2012.

For more information please contact <editorial@burlington.org.uk> or see our website.

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Business and Professional Women's Clubs of New York State

[from LeGendre, 10/23/10]

Grace LeGendre Fellowships

The Business and Professional Women's Clubs of New York State, Inc, established the Grace LeGendre Fellowship in 1969. The Fellowship is named for a former president of the Rochester BPW and a past president of the BPW/NY State Federation. The Fellowship provides awards to women who are candidates for master and doctoral degrees at colleges and universities throughout New York State in a wide range of disciplines. An annual competition is held and administered by a Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund, Inc. committee. To ensure that financial aid is available on a permanent basis, the NY Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund, Inc. was established as a 501(c)(3), not for-profit corporation. This means gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law and that the principal raised will always remain invested. It will be possible to continue supporting many deserving women for years to come.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates may download and print the application for preparation and submission to the Fellowship Committee. In the event you are unable to do this, you may submit a brief resume, along with a stamped (58 cents) self-addressed #10 business envelope when requesting an application. Please include your e-mail address. Application and requests for information may be made to:

Elsie Dedrick
NY Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund, Inc.
5299 Woodlane
Newark, NY 14513.

Application deadline: February 28, 2011.

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Canadian Centre for Architecture

[from AAH, 10/23/10]

Visiting Scholars Program

The CCA Visiting Scholars Program encourages and supports innovative research in the history, theory, and criticism of architecture in the broadest sense. The program particularly welcomes historical and critical research proposals that are prompted by, or refer to, the theory and practice of contemporary design culture and related social issues. Candidates engaged in contemporary professional practices are also encouraged to apply. The aim of the program is to foster intellectual exchange; scholars in residence pursue individual research projects and participate in Study Centre seminars. The Program welcomes applications from scholars and architects conducting research at post-doctoral or more advanced academic levels. The Study Centre also offers a limited number of Associate Scholars positions to non-stipendiary residential fellows.

The completed application package should be received by the Study Centre no later than Friday, 15 January 2011.

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Canon Foundation in Europe

[from Canon Foundation, 2/25/07]

Annually, the Canon Foundation in Europe grants up to 15 Fellowships to young, highly qualified European and Japanese researchers. The candidates hold a doctorate or at least a Master's degree. They are eligible during the ten-year period following the successful completion of their PhD or MA degree. Extensions to the ten-year rule are possible in principle in case of exceptional circumstances which should be explained in the application and supporting documents are required. The European Fellowship holders pursue a period of research in Japan whereas the Japanese Fellows do their research at host institutions in Europe. The Fellowships are awarded for periods of minimum three months and maximum one year. The Fellowships are awarded regardless of discipline and existing employment positions.

Canon Fellows from Europe are free to choose their host institutes and hosts in Japan. The same freedom is given to Japanese Canon Fellows coming to Europe. Canon Foundation Research Fellowships may be applied for when an agreement on co-operation and on a research plan has been reached between the guest researcher and the proposed host institution.

Applications can also be submitted by members of commercial, industrial, governmental or professional organisations.
It is strongly recommended that the candidates obtain the current issue of the application form or at the Secretariat of the Foundation, in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.

Application procedure for Fellowships

The annual deadline for applications is September 15. Consideration of the applications takes several months. The Selection Committee's final decisions are convened to the applicants before end December of that year. Therefore, the earliest possible date to begin the Fellowship is January 1 of the following year. Applications should be submitted in full (including the acceptance by the proposed host institute and the research plan) to the Secretariat of the Canon Foundation in Europe well in advance of the deadline. The financial support for Research Fellows ranges from 22,500 Euro to 27,500 Euro per year and pro-rata for different periods. The Canon Foundation gives priority to those who plan to travel to Europe or Japan rather than prolong a current stay.

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Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts

Predoctoral Fellowship Program

[from CASVA, 8/26/11]

The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts announces its annual program of support for advanced graduate research in the history, theory, and criticism of art, architecture, urbanism, and photographic media. Each of the following nine fellowships has specific requirements and intents, including support for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation, and for residency and travel during the period of dissertation research. Application for a predoctoral fellowship may be made only through nomination by the chair of a graduate department of art history or other appropriate department. To be eligible, the nominee must have completed all departmental requirements, including course work, residency, and general and preliminary examinations, before November 15, 2010. Certification in two languages other than English is required. Candidates must be either United States citizens or enrolled in a university in the United States. Fellowship applications are only available through the departmental chair of your educational institution.

Ittleson Fellowship: One fellowship is awarded annually for 24 months. The fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in the visual arts in a field other than Western art. The Ittleson Fellow is expected to spend one year of the fellowship period on dissertation research abroad, and one year at the Center to complete the dissertation.

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship: One fellowship is awarded annually for 24 months. The fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in cross-cultural studies or in a field other than Western art through the 20th century. Cross-cultural proposals should represent at least one culture outside the Western tradition. The Andrew W. Mellon Fellow is expected to spend the first year of the fellowship period in a specific city, locality, or region related to the dissertation. The second year is to be spent in residence at the Center to complete the dissertation.

The stipend for all predoctoral fellowships is $20,000 per year. A housing allowance is available for fellows not in residence. Fellows in residence are provided with housing in apartments near the Gallery, subject to availability. In addition, predoctoral fellows receive allowances for photography and travel, depending on the terms of the fellowship.

All fellows in residence are members of the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts. Fellows are in regular contact throughout their tenures at the National Gallery of Art with the Samuel H. Kress Professor, the Andrew W. Mellon Professor, the Edmond J. Safra Visiting Professor, the senior fellows, and other members of the Center.

Departments will limit nominations to one candidate for each category of fellowship; an individual may be nominated for no more than one fellowship. Renominations will be accepted on the basis of revised application materials. Interested students should consult with the dissertation advisor and departmental chair to obtain nomination forms. After the application deadline, any inquiries should be directed to the Center by the chair of the department and not by the candidate.

Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2011. Nominees must submit an application that includes nomination forms and a brief writing sample. Two letters of support from individuals who have directed the work of the nominee are required. One of the two letters of recommendation may be from outside the department. After a preliminary selection, several candidates for each fellowship will be invited to Washington in early February 2012 for interviews. Appointments will be announced following the spring meeting of the Trustees of the National Gallery of Art. All fellowship grants begin on September 1, 2012, and are not renewable.

Visiting Senior Fellowship Program, 2012-2013

[from CASVA, 8/26/11]

The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts announces its program for Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowships. Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center throughout the fellowship period. Lectures, colloquia, and informal discussions complement the fellowship program. Visiting senior fellows are provided with studies. Those who relocate to Washington will be provided with housing in apartments near the Gallery, subject to availability. They have access to the notable resources represented by the collections, the library, and the photographic archives of the National Gallery of Art, as well as to the Library of Congress and other specialized research libraries and collections in the Washington area.

Applications will be considered for research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, prints and drawings, film, photography, decorative arts, industrial design, and other arts) of any geographical area and of any period. Applications are also solicited from scholars in other disciplines whose work examines artifacts or has implications for the analysis, interpretation, and criticism of visual form.

Visiting senior fellowships are intended for those who have held the PhD for five years or more at the time of application, or who possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment. Individuals currently affiliated with the National Gallery of Art are not eligible for the visiting senior fellowship program. Visiting senior fellowships are awarded without regard to the age or nationality of applicants. Applications are reviewed by an external selection committee composed of scholars in the history of art and related disciplines. Outside readers may assist in the evaluation of proposals.

The Center awards up to twelve short-term (up to 60 days) Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowships annually. Visiting senior fellows receive stipends that include round-trip travel and local expenses. Stipends for two-month fellowships range from $6,000 to $8,000, depending on relocation requirements. In addition, fellows receive allowances for photography.

The Center will consider appointment of associates who have obtained awards for full-time research from granting institutions other than their home institutions and would like to be affiliated with the Center. Appointments to associate status will be considered for periods of up to 60 days. Qualifications and selection for associate status are the same as those for visiting senior fellows.

Candidates for visiting senior fellowships should submit seven sets of all materials, including application forms, proposals, and photocopies of one article or chapter of a book, to be received on or before the appropriate deadline. Two letters of recommendation in support of the application are required. Procedures for associate appointments are the same as those for the visiting senior fellowship program. Visiting senior fellowships may not be postponed or renewed. Visiting senior fellows may receive awards in three consecutive years but thereafter must wait three years before reapplying to the Center. Individuals may not apply for other Center fellowships while an application is pending or once a fellowship has been awarded. The application deadlines and award periods are as follows:

Senior Fellowship Program, 2012-2013

[from CASVA, 8/26/11]

The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts announces its program for senior fellowships. Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center throughout the fellowship period. Lectures, colloquia, and informal discussions complement the fellowship program. Each senior fellow is provided with a study. In addition, senior fellows who relocate to Washington are provided with housing in apartments near the Gallery, subject to availability. Senior fellows have access to the notable resources represented by the collections, the library, and the photographic archives of the National Gallery of Art, as well as to the Library of Congress and other specialized research libraries and collections in the Washington area.

The Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Senior Fellowships are intended to support research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, prints and drawings, film, photography, decorative arts, industrial design, and other arts) of any geographical area and of any period. The Samuel H. Kress Senior Fellowships are intended to support research on European art before the early nineteenth century. The William C. Seitz Senior Fellowship is primarily intended to support research on modern and contemporary art. Senior fellowship applications are also solicited from scholars in other disciplines whose work examines artifacts or has implications for the analysis and criticism of form.

Senior fellowships are intended for those who have held the PhD for five years or more at the time of application, or who possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment. Individuals currently affiliated with the National Gallery of Art are not eligible for the senior fellowship program. Senior fellowships are awarded without regard to the age or nationality of applicants. Applications are reviewed by an external selection committee composed of scholars in the history of art and related disciplines. Outside readers may assist in the evaluation of proposals.

A senior fellowship award is normally limited to one-half of the applicant's salary, up to a maximum of $50,000, depending on individual circumstances. Senior fellows also receive allowances for photography and for travel to a professional meeting.

The Center will consider appointment of associates who have obtained awards for full-time research from granting institutions other than their home institutions and would like to be affiliated with the Center. Appointments to associate status will be considered for periods of one academic year or a single academic term. Qualifications and selection for associate status are the same as those for senior fellows.

Candidates for the senior fellowship program must submit an application that includes a proposal and copies of publications, to be submitted on or before the application deadline. Three letters of recommendation are required. Procedures for associate appointments are the same as those for the senior fellowship program. Senior fellowships may not be postponed or renewed. Holders of senior fellowships may reapply five years after the completion of the fellowship. Individuals may not apply for other Center fellowships while an application is pending or once a fellowship has been awarded. The application deadline and award period are as follows: award period: academic year 2012–2013; deadline: October 15, 2011.

A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

[from CASVA, 8/26/11]

The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts announces a postdoctoral fellowship supported by a grant from the A. W. Mellon Foundation. This award will be for academic years 2012–2014. The A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow will be in residence at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts. During the first year the fellow will carry out research and writing related to the publication of a dissertation or appropriate articles or book(s). The fellow will also design and direct an intensive weeklong seminar for the seven predoctoral fellows at the Center, focusing on a topic related to the applicant's field of interest and with a special emphasis on methodological issues. In the second academic year, while continuing research and writing in residence, the A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to teach one course (advanced undergraduate or graduate) by arrangement at a neighboring university.

The A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2012–2014 will support research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts of any time period or culture. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to reside in Washington and to participate fully in the activities of the Center throughout the fellowship period. Fellows are provided with studies and have access to the notable resources represented by the collections, the library, and the photographic archives of the National Gallery of Art, as well as to the Library of Congress and other specialized research libraries and collections in the Washington area. The A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship award is $50,000 per year. Postdoctoral fellows also receive allowances for travel and photography.

Applicants for 2012–2014 must have received the PhD degree between October 1, 2006, and October 1, 2011. The fellowship is awarded without regard to age or nationality of applicants. Applications are reviewed by an external selection committee composed of scholars in the history of art.

Applications must be received by October 15, 2011. Candidates must submit an application that includes brief proposals for the topic of the predoctoral seminar and the university course, and copies of publications. Three letters of recommendation in support of the application are required. After a preliminary selection, several candidates will be invited to Washington in January 2012 for interviews. A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships may not be postponed or renewed. Holders of the A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship may reapply for a senior or visiting senior fellowship five years after the completion of the fellowship. Individuals may not apply for other Center fellowships while an application is pending or once a fellowship has been awarded.

For information contact:

Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
National Gallery of Art
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
tel (202) 842-6482
fax (202) 789-3026.

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Center for Curatorial Leadership

[from CCL, 6/19/010

The CCL seeks curators who are currently employed at American art museums where they are charged with the care, display, and interpretation of objects as well as the organization of temporary exhibitions. Nominations will be sought from museum directors and administrators across the country, but self-nominations are also strongly encouraged.

Applicants should be proven scholars and leaders in their field. They should also have demonstrated some leadership initiative, either in their museums or in other aspects of their lives (e.g., community service, board service, etc.).

Applications will be reviewed by the director of the CCL and a small committee of current and former museum directors.

Beginning January 10 - 21, 2011, the program will consist of the following:

Deadline for Applications is July 30, 2010.

The CCL will absorb the cost of tuition, travel, and accommodation for the fellows.

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Centro Internazionale di Studi di Architettura Andrea Palladio

[from CAA, 7/28/09]

2010 James Ackerman Prize for the History of Architecture

The Prize is devoted to the publication of the first book by a young scholar in any field of architectural history. All periods are eligible within the field, and there are no restrictions on the subject treated or on the nationality of the author. It is awarded by an international jury chaired by James S. Ackerman. The prize, administered by the International Center for the Study of Architecture Andrea Palladio, is supported by Ackerman's gift of a portion of the International Balzan Prize awarded in 2001 for contributions to the study of the history of architecture and urbanism.

In 2009, the prize was awarded to Mantha Zarmakoupi for her book Designing for Luxury on the Bay of Naples: Villas and Landscapes (c. 100 BCE-79 CE), to be published in May 2010.

Texts in Italian, English, German, French, or Spanish will be accepted. The deadline to submit a proposal for the 2010 Prize is November 13, 2009. For further information, visit www.premioackerman.it.

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Iris Chang Foundation for Peace and Humanity

[from H-ASIA, 11/19/04]

In response to the tragic death of Iris Chang, author of the bestseller The Rape of Nanking, The Chinese Historians in the United States (CHUS) and The Association of Chinese Professors of Social Sciences in the United States (ACPSS) decided, in order to honor and cherish the memory of this young and courageous female historian and with support of the Chang family, to establish The Iris Chang Foundation for Peace and Humanity to sponsor researches and scholarly works on events such as the Nanking Massacre and other atrocities that occurred in Asia.

We, Chinese historians and scholars of social sciences, are all deeply moved and inspired by Iris Chang's heroic actions and extraordinary professionalism, and feel obligated to continue her cause for peace and humanity. We see now more than ever before the need to strongly support the scholars who are fully devoted to the cause of peace and humanity and who are courageously using their professions to fight against the dark tide of the world and the inhumanities and brutalities of the human being.

The CHUS and the ACPSS boards have set up an independent account for this foundation, and will manage the fund professionally. The boards will also soon create a committee that consists of diverse experts of Asian Studies, who will regularly review applications and determine the final recipient(s) for the grant from the Iris Chang Foundation for Peace and Humanity. The CHUS and the ACPSS boards are greatly encouraged and pleased by the warm responses to this call and the number of the contributions that many CHUS and ACPSS members have already committed to this foundation. We hope more people who share with our emotion, concerns and determination will join our efforts. Any amount of contribution will be greatly appreciated (and tax-deductible). You can send your contributions, payable to "The Iris Chang Foundation (for Peace and Humanity)-ACPSS," to this address:

Professor SONG Jingyi
ACPSS Treasurer
Department of Humanities & Languages
SUNY-Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY 11568.

For questions about this foundation, please contact Professor HAO Yufan or Professor TIAN Xiansheng.

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Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for Scholarly Exchange

CCK Fellowships for Ph.D. dissertations

Deadline for application: 15 October.

Doctoral candidates may apply for financial support for the writing of their dissertations. Applicants must have completed all other requirements for their Ph.D. degree except the dissertation and must be legal permanent residents or citizens of the U.S. In addition, eligible applicants should not be employed or receive grants from other sources. A pre-doctoral dissertation grant is limited to $15,000.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate Ph.D. dissertations and post-doctoral research

For more information, visit the CCK Foundation website.

"New Perspectives on Chinese Culture and Society"

For more information on this program, please refer to the ACLS listing above.

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Chinese University of Hong Kong

[from MCLC, 12/21/10]

Stephen C. Soong Translation Studies Awards (2010–2011)

Stephen C. Soong (1919–1996) was a prolific writer as well as an active figure in the promotion of translation education and research. To commemorate his contributions in this field, the Stephen C. Soong Translation Studies Awards were set up in 1997 by the Research Centre for Translation, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with a donation from the Soong family. It gives recognition to academics who have made contributions to original research in Chinese Translation Studies, particularly in the use of first-hand sources for historical and cultural investigations.

RCT invites Chinese scholars or research students in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau or overseas regions to participate the 13th Stephen C. Soong Translation Studies Awards (2010–2011). General regulations are as follows:

1. Eligibility is limited to Chinese scholars or research students affiliated to mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau or overseas higher education/research institutes.

2. Submissions must be articles written in either Chinese or English and published in a refereed journal within the calendar year 2010. Each candidate can enter up to two articles for the Awards. The publication date, the title and the volume/number of the journal in which the article(s) appeared must be provided.

3. Up to three articles will be selected as winners each year. A certificate and a cheque of HK$3,000 will be awarded to each winning entry.

4. The adjudication committee, which consists of renowned scholars in Translation Studies from Greater China, will meet in April 2011. The results will be announced before June 2011 and winners will be notified individually.

5. Articles submitted will not be returned to the candidates.

Applications and nominations are invited for this year's Stephen C. Soong Translation Studies Awards. Entries can be made by e-mail attachment or by post (postmarked by the deadline). For e-mail submission, applicant should attach a pdf file of the scanned version of the published article. For postal submission, either the journal entry or its photocopy should be provided.

Research Centre for Translation
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, New Territories
Hong Kong
(with "Entry for Awards" marked on envelope)
e-mail <rct@cuhk.edu.hk>

All entries should be submitted no later than 31 January 2011. For enquiries, please contact Ms Olivia Lui.

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Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies

[from H-ASIA, 8/20/11]

Research Grant for Book-length Monographs on Chinese Buddhism

The Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies (CHIBS)—an academic wing of Dharma Drum Mountain Foundation located in Taiwan—is one of the most prestigious Buddhist institutions dedicated to the academic study of Buddhism. Among its many accomplishments are the publication of the Chung-Hwa Buddhist Journal and the digitization of the Chinese Buddhist canon through the Chinese Buddhist Electronic Text Association (CBETA). CHIBS is launching an ongoing funding project to facilitate research and publication of book-length monographs on Chinese Buddhism. CHIBS is now accepting proposals. All monographs accepted by CHIBS will be considered by Columbia University Press for publication.

To be eligible for grant funding, projects must focus on Chinese Buddhism from the Song to the Qing dynasties, but research methodologies may vary. Ancillary topics such as Confucianism, Daoism, Chinese history, politics and so forth may also be addressed. The grant is designed to award four categories of recipients:

1. Recent Ph.D. graduates who have modified their dissertations into publishable monographs: up to $10,000.

2. Assistant Professors working on new research projects: up to $10,000.

3. Independent researchers with Ph.D. degrees: up to $10,000.

4. Scholars who have attained the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor (and those retired from these ranks): up to $20,000.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Proposal: A 1500-2000 word synopsis of the project including title, key words in Chinese and English, thesis summary, research aim and methodological approach, list of primary and secondary sources (along with an explanation why these sources are relevant), research plan, budget, location, and expected date of completion (if not already completed).

2. Applicants submitting already-completed monographs should send two printed copies to CHIBS, or e-mail a PDF version of the monograph, and complete the required items (1, 3, and 4) of the application procedure.

3. Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation from scholars of Chinese Buddhism must be submitted either by mail or electronically (grant@chibs.edu.tw). Applicants should list recommenders in the Personal Information Form. Letters must include the recommenders' assessment of the proposed project and the ability of the applicant to complete the project. Recommendations not received within a month of proposal submission may hinder grant processing.

4. Personal Information Form, Curriculum Vitae, and Supporting Documents.

Application required documents should be sent by e-mail to grant@chibs.edu.tw.

REVIEW PROCESS

1. If an uncompleted monograph is accepted by CHIBS reviewers, the author will receive an advance contract and half of the total amount of the grant. If the final monograph is rejected, the remainder of the contract between CHIBS and the author will be void.

2. When a completed monograph is accepted by CHIBS reviewers, the Author will submit the manuscript directly to the Columbia University Press. The first half of the grant will be awarded to the author. The other half of the grant will be awarded to the author after contract is sign between the author and Columbia University Press.

Printed materials in support of the grant application should be submitted to:

Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies
RE: CHIBS Grant
14-5 Banling, Sanjie Village, Jinshan 20842
Taipei County
Taiwan, ROC
tel (+886-2) 2498-7171, x2363 or x2339
fax (+886-2) 2498-1176
e-mail <grant@chibs.edu.tw>

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Winston Churchill Memorial Trust

[from WCMT, 7/31/11]

Churchill Fellowship: Art History

Are you involved in teaching Art History at secondary level, in city schools or via a museum or gallery education department? If the answer is 'yes', now is your chance to see how it's being done differently or better overseas, by applying for a Churchill Fellowship.

Who can apply?

What kind of projects will be considered?

What kind of projects will NOT be considered?

[For further information and application guidelines, see http://www.wcmt.org.uk/report-categories/art-history.html. Deadline: 4 October 2011.]

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Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

[from Clark, 7/17/11]

Clark Fellowships

The Clark offers between fifteen and twenty Clark Fellowships each year, ranging in duration from six weeks to ten months. National and international scholars, critics, and museum professionals are welcome to propose projects that extend and enhance the understanding of the visual arts and their role in culture. Stipends are dependent on salary and sabbatical replacement needs. Housing in the Institute's Scholars' Residence, located across the street from the Clark, is also provided.

Candidates must already have a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience. The Clark does not award pre-doctoral fellowships, and given the intense competition for fellowships, we do not normally make awards to those who have received their Ph.D. within the last two years.

Fellows are furnished with offices in the library, which contains a collection of 200,000 books and 700 periodicals. The Institute's collections, its library, visual resources collection, and the Fellows' program are housed together with the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art. The Clark is within walking distance of Williams College, its libraries, and its art museum. The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) is a ten-minute drive away.

All applicants must complete an application form (PDF). All materials must be received by November 1. Candidates will be notified about the action taken on their applications around March 1. All application materials must be submitted in English. For more information, call (413) 458 0469, or e-mail Research and Academic Program.

In addition to the classic Clark Fellowships above, the Clark offers a number of special fellowships:

Beinecke Fellowship

The Beinecke Fellowship, endowed by the chair of the Research and Academic Program Trustee Committee, Frederick W. Beinecke, is awarded to a noted senior scholar for one semester.

Clark Curatorial Fellowships

The Clark Curatorial Fellowships are awarded to museum curators and provide a forum for exchange with academic counterparts.

The Clark/Oakley Humanities Fellowship

In conjunction with the Oakley Center for the Humanities and Social Sciences at Williams College, the Clark offers a fellowship for a scholar in the humanities whose work takes an interdisciplinary approach to some aspect of the visual. The selected fellow will have an office at the Oakley Center, be housed at the Clark scholars' residence, and participate fully in the rich intellectual life of both advanced research institutes.

Kress Fellowship in the Literature of Art

Funded by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, this fellowship is particularly directed to scholars whose work engages critically with the literature of art "before the era of art history" (i.e., before the formation of a discipline of art history in the mid-nineteenth century.) The Clark seeks applications whose focus might be theoretical or aesthetic treatises, anecdotes, histories, translations of texts, artists' writings, or other material that might broadly be described as part of the literature of art or the pre-history of art history. Although the importance of the very act of uncovering and publishing such material to scholarship is obvious, the Clark-Kress fellowship is awarded to a scholar who is able to engage with it in such a way as to make its relevance and importance visible to the larger field of art history.

Kress Summer Fellowship in Museum Education

The Clark offers a summer fellowship for a senior museum educator who might benefit from contact with the resources of the Clark library, as well as the diverse international community of Clark visiting scholars. The fellowship is intended for an ambitious and imaginative educator whose project explores critically the relationship of scholarship to the public understanding of art, or who seeks to explore new avenues and innovations in museum education, understood in its broadest sense. This project could involve, for example, work on conveying the ideas of a complex thematic exhibition to a wide public; making fresh and challenging scholarship in the history of art accessible to museum-goers; investigating the underlying critical commitments of exhibitions or collections; exploring and challenging the assumptions of museum education itself. This is a six-week fellowship during July and August and comes with an office, accommodation, travel expenses, but no stipend.

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College Art Association

Conference Travel Grants

[from CAA, 7/20/11]

CAA offers Annual Conference Travel Grants to graduate students in art history and studio art and to international artists and scholars. In addition, the Getty Foundation has funded a one-year program that will enable twenty applicants from outside the United States to attend the 2012 Annual Conference in Los Angeles. Applicants may apply for more than one grant but can only receive a single award.

Graduate Student Conference Travel Grants

CAA will award a limited number of $150 Graduate Student Conference Travel Grants to advanced PhD and MFA graduate students as partial reimbursement of travel expenses to attend the 100th Annual Conference in Los Angeles, taking place February 22–25, 2012. To qualify for the grant, students must be current CAA members. Successful applicants will also receive a complimentary conference registration. Deadline: September 23, 2011.

Deadline: September 24, 2010.

International Member Conference Travel Grants

CAA will award a limited number of $300 International Member Conference Travel Grants to artists or scholars from outside the United States as partial reimbursement of travel expenses to attend the 100th Annual Conference in Los Angeles, taking place February 22–25, 2012. To qualify for the grant, applicants must be current CAA members. Successful applicants will also receive a complimentary conference registration. Deadline: September 23, 2011.

Getty Foundation International Travel Grant Program

Through the new Getty Foundation International Travel Grant Program, CAA will provide funds to twenty applicants that fully cover travel, lodging, and meal costs to attend the 100th Annual Conference in Los Angeles, taking place February 22–25, 2012. Recipients will also receive conference registration and a one-year CAA membership. Applicants may be art historians, artists who teach art history, and art historians who are museum curators. Those from developing countries or from nations not well represented in CAA's membership are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: September 23, 2011.

Professional Development Fellowships in the Visual Arts

[from CAA, 6/20/11]

CAA's Professional-Development Fellowships support promising artists and art historians who are enrolled in MFA and PhD programs nationwide. Fellows are honored with $5,000 grants to help them with various aspects of their work, whether it be for job-search expenses or purchasing materials for the studio. CAA believes a grant of this kind, without contingencies, can best facilitate the transition between graduate studies and professional careers. Fellows also receive a free one-year CAA membership and complimentary registration to the Annual Conference. Honorable mentions, given at the discretion of the jury, also earn a free one-year CAA membership and complimentary conference registration.

CAA initiated its fellowship program in 1993 to help student artists and art historians bridge the gap between their graduate studies and professional careers. The Past Recipients section publishes short biographies of fellows and honorable mentions from 2002 to the present. A list of recipients from 1993 to 2001 is forthcoming this summer.

At its May 2011 meeting, the CAA Board of Directors restored the Professional-Development Fellowships in Art History after a two-year suspension. For the first time since the 2008 cycle, CAA will award fellowships to both artists and art historians.

In 2012, two doctoral candidates in art history will each receive a one-time award of $5,000. Please download a PDF of the 2012 PhD Application Form and carefully review the submission instructions. Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2011.

CAA seeks applications from students who are current members; are citizens or permanent residents of the United States; will receive their MFA or PhD degree in the calendar year following the year of application (2012 for the current fellowship cycle); and have outstanding capabilities and experience and demonstrate distinction in approach, technique, or perspective in their contribution to art history and the visual arts. A jury of artists, curators, and other professionals will review all applications in fall 2011 and announce the recipients in January 2012. Please review the application form for each fellowship for specific instructions.

Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Fellowship

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Fellowship will fund an additional Professional Development Fellowship for a candidate interested in attaining professional placement in one of the many prominent cultural institutions in New Jersey. The fellowship will subsidize part of the recipients' salary in their first professional year. This is a great opportunity for anyone seeking to locate in the tri-state area. New Jersey is noted for housing distinguished collections in several specialties, including American Art, Pre-Columbian Art, Tibetan Art, Native American Art, textiles, and coins.

For more information on this region and some of the exciting cultural institutions in this area, please contact estaller@collegeart.org.

Each fellow receives support over a period of two years:

Year One: Degree Completion
CAA grants $5,000 to each fellow for use during the final year of his/her M.F.A., terminal M.A., or Ph.D. program. CAA does not restrict the use of these funds, nor will CAA prohibit recipients from holding other scholarships, fellowships, or employment during the term of this grant.

Year Two: Professional Placement
CAA then helps each fellow secure employment or an internship at a museum, art center, college, or university, and subsidizes part of his/her salary. In addition to administrative and/or teaching duties, all fellows' positions must include a curatorial component. Salary or stipend, positions description, and term of employment will vary and will be determined in consultation with individual fellows and their potential employers.

Who's Eligible
Artists and art historians from culturally diverse backgrounds

How to Apply
To request applications by mail, please call (212) 691-1051 x206; fax (212) 627-2381, e-mail estaller@collegeart.org, or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

College Art Association
Professional Development Fellowship Program
275 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001-6708
http://www.collegeart.org/

[The application also appears in CAA Careers (December 2000), pp. 64-65.] Applications should be mailed to the above address and must be postmarked no later than 31 January 2001. Applications will be reviewed by panels of artists, art historians, curators, and other visual arts professionals. Award notification will be mailed by June 2001.

Funding
Generous funding for the Professional Development Fellowship Program is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the Nathan Cummings Foundations, the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, Basil Alkazzi, and Richard Harrison Martin. Substantial support has also been contributed by Phyllis Pray Bober, Ruth Bowman, Judith K. Brodsky, John R. Clarke, Hester Diamond and several anonymous donors. Numerous gifts were given in honor of Anne Coffin Hanson.

Millard Meiss Publication Fund

[from CAA, 2/23/11]

Applications for publication grants will be considered only for book-length scholarly manuscripts in the history of art, visual studies, and related subjects that have been accepted by a publisher on their merits, but cannot be published in the most desirable form without a subsidy. Applications are judged in relation to two criteria: (1) the quality of the project; and (2) the need for financial assistance. Although the quality of the manuscript is the sine qua non for a grant, an excellent manuscript may not be funded if it is financially self-supporting.

In general, the purpose of the grant is to support presses in the publication of projects of the highest scholarly and intellectual merit that may not generate adequate financial return. The jury is particularly sympathetic to applications that propose enhancing the visual component of the study through the inclusion of color plates or an expanded component of black-and-white illustrations. Expenses generated by exceptional design requirements (maps, line drawings, charts, and tables) are also suitable for consideration. Permission and rental fees/reproduction rights, especially in cases where they are burdensome, are also appropriate.

Reader's Reports: Reader's reports should be anonymous to the author but signed and dated for the benefit of the jury (to be kept confidential), and they should not be more than three years old. The reports must be substantive, analytical evaluations of the complete manuscript. Mere endorsements are not acceptable. The author's response to the reports should be included with the application so that the current state of the manuscript is made clear. The Meiss Jury does not admit reports written by the author's dissertation adviser or other interested parties, such as a series editor. Note that reader's reports are a significant and influential element of the grant application.

Eligible Applicants: Awards are open to publishers of all nations. Commercial, university, and museum presses are all eligible. CAA urges applicant presses to become CAA institutional members, but may waive this requirement upon request. While all periods and all areas of art history and visual studies may be considered, eligibility does not embrace excavation or other technical reports, articles, previously published works (including collections of previously published essays), or congress proceedings. Within a calendar year, a press may submit the same manuscript for a Meiss Grant and a Wyeth Grant, but a book that wins one CAA publishing grant is ineligible to receive another CAA-administered grant and will be removed from consideration for the other grant. A project that has been rejected for a grant may not be resubmitted to the same grant, except in a rare case where substantial revision has been made to the material, and the publisher has so noted in the application. At its discretion, the jury may decline to review the resubmitted application. Publishers are encouraged to submit no more than two or three books for consideration in any one grant period, except in extraordinary circumstances.

Schedule: The jury meets to consider awards twice annually, in the spring and fall. To be considered at the spring meeting, completed applications must be received at the CAA office no later than April 1. To be considered at the fall meeting, applications must be received no later than October 1.

Preparing the Budget: When preparing the budget, the publisher should be as specific as possible about costs and the use to which grant monies will be put as the jury carefully considers financial information when making an award. The grant sum is intended to be less than the total cost of production; that is, a substantial portion of production costs must be met by the publisher or be from other sources. The overhead costs of a parent organization, such as a university or office of a university, may not be included in the budget, and Millard Meiss Publication Fund monies may not be used for such costs. Award amounts are determined by the jury.

Contact:
Alex Gershuny
CAA Editorial Associate
275 Seventh Ave.
18th Floor
New York, NY 10001
tel (212) 691-1051 x254.

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College of Saint Rose

[from CREST, 10/23/10]

CREST Diversity Dissertation Fellowships, 2010-2011

The Center for Citizenship, Race, and Ethnicity Studies (CREST) anticipates offering one one-year diversity fellowship for a doctoral candidate engaged in completing her/his dissertation. CREST seeks applicants whose research addresses issues of diversity central to the Center's interdisciplinary mission. Potential fellows' dissertations should be influenced by some of the following research agendas: race, racial identity, race relations, ethnicity, colonialism, state formation, Diaspora societies, borderlands, and citizenship in regional, national, trans-national, littoral, or comparative contexts.

CREST serves as a place for scholars at The College of Saint Rose and across the region to exchange ideas and research on issues related to the social construction of race, ethnicity, and citizenship. CREST researchers gain insights and methodologies from a variety of disciplines, including history, political science, literature, geography, cultural studies, anthropology, Africana Studies, Latino Studies, Asian Studies, American Studies, women's studies, critical race studies, urban studies, legal studies, and communication studies. The Center seeks to develop new and better ways to recognize, understand, and intervene in critical public policy issues, always grounding this intervention in broad-based interdisciplinary humanities scholarship.

Fellows are expected to complete their dissertations by the end of their fellowship year and will teach one course in their respective discipline during either the fall or spring semester. During their residency, Fellows will present their research and be active participants in CREST's intellectual life.

Eligibility Requirements: (1) a record of outstanding academic achievement; (2) enrollment in a full-time academic program leading to a doctoral degree at the time of application and for the duration of the fellowship; (3) admission to degree candidacy before the dissertation fellowship is awarded; (4) approval of the dissertation proposal by the applicant's committee prior to application; (5) commitment to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level; (6) U. S. citizen, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

This one-year non-renewable fellowship carries a $20,000 stipend, on-campus housing, $5,000 in research expenses, courtesy access to local libraries, and office space. The Fellow is expected to complete their dissertation by the end of their fellowship year and will teach one course in their respective discipline during either the fall or spring semester. During their residency, the Fellow will present their research and be active participants in CREST's intellectual life.

Eligibility Requirements: (1) a record of outstanding academic achievement; (2) enrollment in a full-time academic program leading to a doctoral degree at the time of application and for the duration of the fellowship; (3) admission to degree candidacy before the dissertation fellowship is awarded; (4) approval of the dissertation proposal by the applicant's committee prior to application; (5) commitment to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level; (6) U. S. citizen, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Application Deadline: December 17, 2010

Create a College of Saint Rose Employment Account [at http://strose.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=E634415F992EDFD7FC0AC59CF2806224?JOBID=21567]. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

Dr. John Williams-Searle, Director
The Center for Citizenship, Race, and Ethnicity Studies (CREST)
The College of Saint Rose
432 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203

Letters of recommendation, including letters from on-line dossier services, may be e-mailed to searlej@strose.edu.

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Columbia University

Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies

[from Asian Studies Newsletter 46:1]

The Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies located at Columbia University will make travel grants of up to $1,500 to students and scholars of any nationality who are engaged in research that would benefit from the use of its microfilm, photograph and slide archives of medieval and early modern manuscripts in the following categories: (1) Nara ehon and emaki or (2) hand-calligraphed komonjo diaries and other manuscripts related to Kyoto Imperial Buddhist convents dating from the 13th-18th centuries. The size of individual grants is dependent upon the cost of economy travel to New York City and the number of days of temporary accommodation required. The archives are generally open year-round. There is no application deadline, but no more than 2-3 scholars can be funded in a given fiscal year, so early application is recommended. For application forms, contact:

Miho Walsh, Executive Director
Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies
509 Kent Hall
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
tel (212) 854-7403
fax (212) 854-1470

Columbia University Libraries

[from H-NET, 11/3/11]

The Columbia University Libraries (CUL) invites applications from scholars and researchers to a new program designed to facilitate access to Columbia's special and unique collections. CUL will award ten (10) grants of $2500 each on a competitive basis to researchers who can demonstrate a compelling need to consult CUL holdings for their work. Participating Columbia libraries and collections include those located on the Morningside Heights campus: the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary, Butler Library, the Lehman Social Sciences Library, the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, the C. V. Starr East Asian Library, and the Libraries' Area Studies Collections.

Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2012. Awards will be made by April 1, 2012 for research at Columbia during the period July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013.

Pamela Graham
Distinctive Collections Group
Columbia University Libraries
tel (212) 854-3630
e-mail <libawards@libraries.cul.columbia.edu>

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Confucius Institute

[courtesy of T. Meyer-Fong, 7/16/11; from Lu Yang, 7/16/11]

Colleagues, I would like to call your attention to this recently established research grant. The grant, which is provided by the Hanban, sponsors Sinologist[s] to have short term research in China. You may find detailed information from the following link: http://www.hanban.edu.cn/teachers/node_7461.htm.

This grant is very similar to the one offered by the Center for Chinese studies in Taiwan. It covers airfare and provides monthly research subsidy of CNY10000 for faculty and CNY6000 for doctoral candidate up to three months, health insurance and full access to all research libraries. The beauty of this grant is it has very flexible application schedule. You may apply for it any time during the year, as long as make sure you submit the proposal four months before your planned research trip to China. The official link I give here is generally accurate except two things. First, the link says the expected visit duration is 2-4 weeks, but in fact one or two months are more preferable now. I just learn[ed] that an extension to four months is not unlikely. Secondly, it mentions that you need to have a host in China in order to proceed with your application. In reality the home institution for the recipient of this grant is the newly found[ed] [?] of Peking University. It handles the paperwork of application and provides assistance to the visiting scholar. This center (or "base") is also generously funded by the Hanban as a response to the growing domestic criticism that Hanban is only promoting Chinese language institution[s] such as the Confucius Institute but not advanced learning on Chinese history and culture. The center is rapidly building its own research library during the past two years. As far as I can tell, it already has an impressive collection of Western and Japanese publications on premodern China through purchase and private donation. Most recently Prof. Sun Kang-i from Yale also donated her entire research collection to the center. The new research library and the future office space for visiting scholars will be housed in one of the main traditional styled building on PKU campus (right inside the western gate of the campus). The building is currently under renovation and shall be available to the visiting fellows towards the end of this year (I am pretty certain this will happen). Overall the research facility at PKY is quite excellent, especially for those who are working on premodern topics.

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Coordinating Council for Women in History

Prelinger Scholarship

[from CCWH, 6/22/11]

The CCWH Catherine Prelinger Award is a $20,000 award to a scholar whose career has not followed a traditional path through secondary and higher education and whose work has contributed to women in the historical profession. Deadline: 15 September 2011.

Mary Elizabeth Perry
Department of History
Occidental College
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314

The contact person is Prof. Marguerite Renner, CCWH Executive Director, tel (818) 240-1000 x5461. Deadline for completed applications is 15 February 1999.

Berkshire and Wells Awards

[from H-NET, 4/19/11]

Competition is open for two $500 Graduate Student Awards to e given to women to assist in either a crucial stage of research or the final year of writing of the dissertation. The CCWH/Berkshire Award is a $1000 award to an ABD female graduate student working on a historical dissertation, not necessarily in a history department. Applicants working on issues of race are particularly welcome. The deadline for the award is 15 September 2011. Applications can be found at www.theccwh.org.

Sandra Dawson
Department of History
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL 60115
tel (815) 895-2624

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Cornell University

[from H-ASIA, 10/13/04]

The renowned Wason Collection on East Asia at Cornell University is offering travel grants to scholars and Ph.D. research level students of the greater New York State area and any other region in the U.S. who wish to use the Wason Collection's considerable material and electronic resources for research during the 2003-2004 academic year.

Cornell University sponsors five grants at $400 each to cover travel, accommodation and photocopy expenses. Applicants at institutions with minimal or very limited library resources in the East Asian languages will be given priority consideration. The awards are open for competition until August 1, 2005.

The Wason Collection on East Asia at Cornell University is housed in Kroch Library, together with the Echols Collection on SoutheastAsia (the premier collection on the subject in the country) and the Collection for South Asia. Together these three collections account for a combined total of over 1.3 million volumes on the history and cultures of Asia.

The Wason Collection itself, with over 590,000 volumes and ~1900 serial subscriptions per year, is one of the largest of its kind in the country. Resting firmly on a deeply layered base of primary and core materials, Wason specializes (among other things) in materials on East-West relations, especially for the time period of 1840-1949; history (including numerous manuscripts, such as the original papers of the Macartney Mission to China); classical and (very) modern Chinese literature; Dunhuang studies; architecture, design and urban planning, specifically in China, past and present; GIS and statistical data on China; Japanese medieval literature; the film industry in East Asia, and Asian-American studies in general. The Wason Collection also is home to the well-known Maeda Collection, a repository of materials dealing with all aspects of early journalism and the public sphere in Japan.

For more on the Wason Collection, see http://explore.cornell.edu/.

Applications for the grants, including a brief description of the research topic and the type or subject of materials you are seeking, a curriculum vitae, and an estimated budget, as well as any questions, should be directed to:

Thomas H. Hahn
Curator, Wason Collection on East Asia
172 Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
tel (607) 255-5759
fax (607) 255-8438.

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Corning Museum of Glass

[from CMG, 12/5/11]

Rakow Grant for Glass Research

The Corning Museum of Glass sponsors a program which makes available one or more annual grants totaling up to $10,000. These are made possible through the generosity of the late Dr. and Mrs. Leonard S. Rakow, Fellows, friends, and benefactors of the Museum.

Individuals and institutions may apply. There are no national residency requirements, and the results of the research may be reported in any language, but preference may be given to projects which will bring researchers to Corning to study the Museum's collections or to use its Library. Preference will be given to projects which will be completed with the funding available, rather than to projects which will only be advanced by this grant. Projects which are a portion of a larger program, and which are already being funded by others, are unlikely to receive the award.To summarize: The judges are looking for a project which will lead to a finished product within the funding limits and whose research will bring the recipient to Corning.

Grants may be used to cover travel, living expenses, or other expenditures necessary to conduct the research or to publish it. Awards will be based on the merit of the projects proposed, the nature and extent of the contributions to glass studies, and an evaluation of the ability of the applicant to accomplish the goals as stated. Applications will be considered only if typed in English on the prescribed form, which is also available by clicking the link below. Forms may be requested from and completed applications sent to:

Dr. Karol Wight
Executive Director
The Corning Museum of Glass
One Museum Way
Corning, NY 14830-2253.

Applications, which are reviewed by a Museum staff committee, must be received before February 1 of the year for which funding is requested. Notification of the committee's decision will be sent by April 1. Successful applicants will normally receive all of the approved funds at the beginning of the project. In the event that full funding of a project cannot be given, the applicant will be contacted immediately to determine if the project can be modified.

Applicants must certify that they will expend any funds granted in accordance with the project outlines, and that the Museum will be informed of any other grants that are awarded in support of this project. Any major changes in plans made after the awarding of a grant require the prior written consent of the Museum. A brief written report documenting the results of the project is required for publication in the Journal of Glass Studies. A summary of how the grant funds were expended is also required. Unspent funds must be returned to the Museum.

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Council for European Studies

[from CES, 2/10/08]

CES Travel Grants subsidize the travel of European scholars visiting the United States who have been invited to lecture at a member of the Council's academic consortium. Invitations are initiated by an institution's representative to the Council or by the faculty member responsible for arranging the scholar's visit. For further information, go to the CES website. Deadline: 1 September 2008.

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Council of American Overseas Research Centers

[from CAORC, 10/17/10; see also American Center for Mongolian Studies above]

[The Fiscal Year 2011 grant competition for this IFLE program has been cancelled.]

The Council of American Overseas Research Center's (CAORC) Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams.

Scholars must carry out research in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center. Approximately ten awards of up to $12,000 each will be given in the doctoral candidate/post-doctoral scholar competition. Approximately four awards of up to $8,000 each will be given in the master's student competition.

The deadline for all materials to be received by the CAORC office is Friday, January 12, 2011. Letters of recommendation and graduate transcripts must be post-marked by Wednesday, January 12, 2011 and received by Thursday, January 20, 2011.

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Council of Independent Colleges

[from CIC, 3/27/10]

The 2009-2010 competition for the American Graduate Fellowships has been suspended.

This initiative is designed to promote and support doctoral study in the humanities by accomplished graduates of small and mid-sized private liberal arts colleges. Two fellowships, worth up to $50,000 each and renewable for a second year, will be awarded annually through 2011. The fellowships will be available to students from eligible institutions who enroll in doctoral programs at any of 23 leading independent research universities in the United States, Great Britain, and Ireland. Eligible fields of study include history, philosophy, literature and languages, and fine arts. American Graduate Fellowships will support doctoral study at any of the following institutions:

In the United States: Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Duke University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Rice University, Stanford University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Washington University in St. Louis, and Yale University.

In Great Britain and Ireland: University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, King's College London, University College London, University of Edinburgh, Trinity College Dublin.

For more information on the American Graduate Fellowships and application procedures, visit the CIC website.

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Council on Library and Information Resources

[from H-NET, 9/13/11]

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is pleased to offer fellowships funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for graduate students who:

To such students, CLIR offers approximately 15 competitively awarded fellowships carrying stipends of up to $25,000 to support dissertation research for periods of 9 to 12 months. Applicants may be of any nationality and may propose to conduct their research anywhere in the world (including in multiple countries), but must be enrolled in a U.S. graduate school and be studying here, not on a campus abroad even if operated by a U.S. institution.

In partnership with the Preservation Directorate at the Library of Congress, for the 2012–2013 academic year CLIR is offering an additional fellowship award through this program to support original source dissertation research at the Library of Congress. Applicants must meet all standard eligibility requirements for the program as well as certain fellowship specific requirements, and will receive a regular stipend of up to $25,000 over the 9 to 12 month fellowship period. The CLIR/Library of Congress fellow will also be eligible to receive up to $6,000 in living expenses.

The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, November 15, 2011. Fellowship awards will be announced on April 2, 2012. Fellowship tenure will begin between June 1 and September 1, 2012, and end within 12 months of commencing. The application form, detailed instructions and further information are available online and may be found at http://www.clir.org/fellowships/mellon/mellon.html.

Council on Library and Information Resources
1752 N Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
e-mail <mellon@clir.org>

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Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation

[from Daiwa, 4/17/11]

The Foundation awards grants to individuals and institutions in the UK and japan in all areas of he visual and performing arts, the humanities, the social sciences, science and engineering, mathematics, business studies, and education, including schools and universities, and grass roots and professional groups.

There are two application deadlines each year: 31 March (for a decision by 31 May) and 30 September (for a decision by 30 November). However, the Foundation encourages applicants to submit their application as early as possible. The Foundation is also happy to provide advice about possible applications; please contact grants@dajf.org.uk.

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Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture

[from Dallas Institute, 3/27/10]

Hiett Prize in the Humanities

Deadline for nominations and applications: May 15, 2010.

The Hiett Prize in the Humanities is an annual award presented to a person whose work in the humanities shows extraordinary promise and has a significant public component related to contemporary culture. Its purpose is to encourage future leaders in the humanities by 1) recognizing their achievement and their potential and 2) assisting their work through a cash award of $50,000. The Hiett Prize was endowed by Kim Hiett Jordan, a Board Member of the Dallas Institute, to honor her parents, who inspired in her a lifelong love of learning.

Nomination must be made by letter from an individual already established in the humanities. Nomination letters may accompany the application or be sent under separate cover. Candidates must be within the early stages of a career track in which the primary work is in a field centered in or directly related to one or more of the humanities. Applicants are accepted from anywhere in the United States. The applicant should submit only the following three documents: a curriculum vitae of no more than four pages; a profile of published or accomplished work; and a plan for future scholarship and/or projects in the humanities. Nominations and complete portfolios should be sent to:

Dr. Claudia Allums
The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
2719 Routh Street
Dallas, TX 75201

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Dartmouth College

[from Dartmouth, 2/1/04]

Thurgood Marshall Dissertation Fellowships for African-American Scholars

Dartmouth College invites applications for the Thurgood Marshall Dissertation Fellowships from US citizens of African-American descent who plan careers in college or university teaching. The immediate goal of the Fellowship is to increase the number of African-American faculty in American higher education by supporting African-American scholars in completing the final academic requirement, the dissertation. The second goal is to bring to Dartmouth College more role models for potential African-American graduate students among Dartmouth undergraduates.

The Thurgood Marshall Dissertation Fellowships will support African-American Scholars for a year-long residency at Dartmouth College . The Fellowships offer an opportunity for scholars who have completed all other Ph.D. requirements to finish the dissertation with access to the outstanding library, computing facilities, and faculty of Dartmouth College . In addition, Fellows will participate in classroom activities with scholars who are dedicated to undergraduate teaching. Fellows may be taking the Ph.D. degree in any discipline taught in the Dartmouth undergraduate Arts and Sciences curriculum. Each Fellow will be affiliated with a department or program at the College.

The one-year Thurgood Marshall Dissertation Fellowships will generally run from September 1 through August 31. Each Fellowship provides a stipend of $25,000, office space, library privileges, and a $2,500 research assistance fund. Each Fellow will be expected to complete the dissertation during the tenure of the fellowship and to participate in selected activities with undergraduate students (for example, guest lectures in classes, programs for minority students interested in academic careers, interactions with undergraduate majors in host department).

Recipients of the Thurgood Marshall Dissertation Fellowships will be appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Dartmouth College, upon the recommendation of a faculty committee in consultation with appropriate departments.

Postmark deadline: 12 January 2004.

Cesar Chavez Dissertation Fellowship for U.S. Latina/o Scholars

Dartmouth College invites applications for the Cesar E. Chavez Dissertation Fellowship from US citizens of Latina/o descent who plan careers in college or university teaching. The immediate goal of the Fellowship is to increase the number of U.S. Latina/o faculty in higher education by supporting U.S. Latina/o scholars in completing the final academic requirement, the dissertation. The second goal is to bring to Dartmouth College more role models for potential Latina/o graduate students among Dartmouth undergraduates.

The Cesar E. Chavez Dissertation Fellowship will support a U.S. Latina/o scholars for a year-long residency at Dartmouth College . The Fellowship offers an opportunity for scholars who have completed all other Ph.D. requirements to finish the dissertation with access to the outstanding library, computing facilities, and faculty of Dartmouth College . In addition, the Fellow will participate in classroom activities with scholars who are dedicated to undergraduate teaching. The Fellow may be taking the Ph.D. degree in any discipline taught in the Dartmouth undergraduate Arts and Sciences curriculum. The Fellow will be affiliated with a department or program at the College.

The one-year Cesar E. Chavez Dissertation Fellowship will generally run from September 1 through August 31. The Fellowship provides a stipend of $25,000, office space, library privileges, and a $2,500 research assistance fund. The Fellow will be expected to complete the dissertation during the tenure of the fellowship and to participate in selected activities with undergraduate students (for example, guest lectures in classes, programs for minority students interested in academic careers, interactions with undergraduate majors in host department).

The recipient of the Cesar E. Chavez Dissertation Fellowship will be appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Dartmouth College, upon the recommendation of a faculty committee in consultation with appropriate departments.

Postmark deadline: 13 February 2004.

Charles A. Eastman Dissertation Fellowship for Native American Scholars

Dartmouth College invites applications for the Charles A. Eastman Dissertation Fellowship from US citizens of Native American descent who plan careers in college or university teaching. The immediate goal of the Fellowship is to increase the number of Native American faculty in American higher education by supporting Native American scholars in completing the final academic requirement, the dissertation. The second goal is to bring to Dartmouth College more role models for potential Native American graduate students among Dartmouth undergraduates.

The Charles A. Eastman Dissertation Fellowship will support a Native American Scholar for a year-long residency at Dartmouth College . The Fellowship offers an opportunity for scholars who have completed all other Ph.D. requirements to finish the dissertation with access to the outstanding library, computing facilities, and faculty of Dartmouth College . In addition, the Fellow will participate in classroom activities with scholars who are dedicated to undergraduate teaching. The Fellow may be taking the Ph.D. degree in any discipline or area taught in the Dartmouth undergraduate Arts and Sciences curriculum. The Fellow will be affiliated with a department or program at the College.

The one-year Charles A. Eastman Dissertation Fellowship will generally run from September 1 through August 31. The Fellowship provides a stipend of $25,000, office space, library privileges, and a $2,500 research assistance fund. The Fellow will be expected to complete the dissertation during the tenure of the fellowship and may have the opportunity to participate in teaching, either as a primary instructor or as part of a team.

The recipient of the Charles A. Eastman Dissertation Fellowship will be appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Dartmouth College, upon the recommendation of a faculty committee in consultation with appropriate departments.

Postmark deadline: 15 March 2004.

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Datatel Scholars Foundation

[from Datatel Scholars Foundation, 3/26/10]

The Datatel Scholars Foundation (DSF), an independent tax-exempt foundation, awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending eligible Datatel client institutions. Since its establishment in 1990, the Datatel Scholars Foundation has helped deserving scholars meet their education goals by awarding over 3,850 scholarships totaling more than $5.8 million.

Any outstanding student having a GPA of 3.50 or higher, who is currently attending an eligible Datatel client site is encouraged to apply for the Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship. Both full- and part-time students (at least six credit hours/term) are welcome to apply. The application is open to all majors and all levels of students (undergraduates and graduates). Please only apply if you are currently attending AND plan to attend an eligible college or university during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded.

The Datatel Scholars Foundation currently offers four scholarships aimed at targeting a variety of students across our Client campuses. These scholarships are not financial need or solely academic based therefore encouraging all students to apply.

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Dedalus Foundation

[from Dedalus Foundation, 7/28/11]

Dissertation Fellowship

The Dedalus Foundation Dissertation Fellowship is awarded annually to a Ph.D. Candidate at an American university who is working on a dissertation related to modern art and modernism. Applications are solicited annually from doctoral art history programs throughout the country, with each program nominating one candidate. The fellowship award of $20,000 is made from among these nominees by a committee of distinguished scholars.

Applications must be made by university departments, so interested candidates for Ph.D. degrees at American universities should ask their department chairs for more information. Department chairs seeking further information should contact:

Dedalus Foundation, Inc.
555 W. 57th St., Ste. 1222
New York, NY 10019
e-mail <grants@dedalusfoundation.org>.

Senior Fellowship Program

The Dedalus Foundation's Senior Fellowship program is intended to encourage and support critical and historical studies of modern art and modernism. Under this program, fellowships are awarded to writers and scholars who have demonstrated their abilities through previous accomplishments and who are not currently matriculated for academic degrees. Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Fellowship stipends vary according to the needs of the specific project, with a maximum of $30,000. Applications for the September 15, 2011 deadline are currently available here.

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Deutscher Akadamischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) [German Academic Exchange Service]

Research Fellowships at the Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (FMSH) Paris

[from DAAD, 10/5/10]

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 30.08.2010
Bewerbungen erbeten bis: Veröffentlichungsdatum: 30.08.2010 Bewerbungen erbeten bis: 15.11.2010

Der DAAD vergibt in Verbindung mit der Stiftung Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (FMSH) Auslandsstipendien für promovierte deutsche Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaftlerinnen und -wissenschaftler. Die 1963 in Paris gegründete FMSH ist eine staatliche, interdisziplinäre Forschungseinrichtung mit der Aufgabe, Forschungen auf dem Gebiet der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften zu fördern. Die FMSH versteht sich darüber hinaus als ein internationales Forschungszentrum, das Wissenschaftler aus aller Welt zusammenführt. Im Rahmen der interdisziplinären Forschung wird der methodischen Innovation eine große Bedeutung beigemessen. Das Angebot richtet sich an überdurchschnittlich qualifizierte deutsche promovierte Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und –wissenschaftler der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften mit sehr guten Französischkenntnissen.

[For further details, go to DAAD.]

Research Grants

[from DAAD, 10/5/10]

Research grants are awarded primarily to highly qualified PhD candidates who are early in their academic/professional careers or to individuals wishing to earn a doctoral degree in Germany. Funding may also be granted to recent PhDs who would like to conduct research. This grant is open to applicants in all fields. However, there are restrictions for those in healthcare related fields, including dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine; please contact the DAAD New York office if your academic pursuits are in these fields.

Eligibility Requirements:

Terms of Award:

Application Deadlines:

[Consult DAAD for application guidelines.]

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Duke University

[from Asian Studies Newsletter, Winter 2009]

Duke University's Asian/Pacific Studies Institute and the East Asian Collection, Perkins Library, are pleased to offer travel grants of up to $500 to shcolars (faculty, graduate students and independent scholars) outside the Durham/Raleigh/Chapel Hill/Greensboroa area to conduct research using resources in the Duke University East Asia Collection during the 2009-2010 academic year. Priority will be given to applicants who (1) document how their research will benefit from access to the Duke Collection and whose research will take advantage of the Collection's strengths and (2) are located in the Southeast or at institutions where there are no or few library resources in East Asian languages nearby.

The East Asian Collection at the Perkins Library consists of about 115,000 volumes in Chinese, Japanese and Korean. The collection is especially strong in Japanese Studies, especially for the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in art history, Buddhism, history, labor, literature, popular culture (film, advertising and manga), women's studies and the Japanese colonial experience. The collections on China are more narrowly focused; its strengths are in Chinese popular culture, film and TV studies, statistical yearbooks and online full-text resources. The Korean Collection has an extensive film collection and significant materials on the colonial experience.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. A total of six awards will be maede. Awards must be used before August 1, 2010. For more information, visit http://library.duke.edu/ias/eac/travel_grant.html or contact Kristina Troost.

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Deutsches Forum für Kunstgeschichte

[from H-ARTHIST, 3/15/12]

Research Fellowships of the German Centre for Art History in Paris

In relation to the annual theme for 2012/2013 "Movement," directed by Andreas Beyer (DFK) et Guillaume Cassegrain (Université Lyon II), the German Centre for Art History in Paris will offer several research fellowships for doctoral candidates for the period of 12 months and one post-doctoral fellowship for the period of 24 months (starting 1 September 2010). The scholarships are destined for those with a university degree (MA and/or PhD) in history of art whose areas of expertise relate to the issues outlined here and for candidates of comparable disciplines who are versed in art history. All candidates are requested to send in the standard application documents (curriculum vitae, copies of degree certificates, a list of publications, two reference letters from university/college lecturers) as well as a brief outline of their research project (max. 3 pages, plus timetable and bibliography) by April 30th 2012. The German Centre for art history also accepts applications which lie beyond the annual theme and correspond with the other main research focuses of the institute.

Centre Allemand d'Histoire de l'Art/Deutsches Forum für Kunstgeschichte
Reference: fellowships
Hôtel Lully
45, rue des Petits Champs
F-75001 Paris
France

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Dumbarton Oaks

[from Dumbarton Oaks, 10/8/11]

Dumbarton Oaks offers residential fellowships in three areas of study: Byzantine Studies (including related aspects of late Roman, early Christian, Western medieval, Slavic, and Near Eastern studies), Pre-Columbian Studies (of Mexico, Central America, and Andean South America), and Garden and Landscape Studies. The Fellowship deadline is November 1. Pre-doctoral residencies and post-doctoral research stipends are rolling admission.

Junior Fellowships
Junior Fellowships are for degree candidates who at the time of application have fulfilled all preliminary requirements for a Ph.D. (or appropriate final degree) and will be working on a dissertation or final project at Dumbarton Oaks under the direction of a faculty member at their own university.

Fellowships
Fellowships are for scholars who hold a doctorate (or appropriate final degree) or have established themselves in their field and wish to pursue their own research. Applications will also be accepted from graduate students who expect to have the Ph.D. in hand prior to taking up residence at Dumbarton Oaks. (Successful applicants will revert to the status and stipend of Junior Fellows if the degree has not been conferred by the beginning of their term of residence.)

Summer Fellowships
Summer Fellowships are for Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, or Garden and Landscape scholars on any level of advancement beyond the first year of graduate (post-baccalaureate) study.

All Fellows are expected to be able to communicate satisfactorily in English. Fellowships are not renewable and may not be extended. Re-appointments of former Fellows to an academic-year fellowship are not normally made before five years have elapsed. This restriction does not apply to former Summer Fellows requesting academic-year fellowships or another Summer Fellowship, nor to former Junior Fellows and Fellows requesting Summer Fellowships.

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Embassy of Japan in Germany

[from Embassy of Japan, 11/5/09]

Opportunities for German students (German nationality who wish to study at a Japanese university, through the Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho - Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, MEXT). Applications via DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst).

Research Fellowship for all disciplines
For applicants under 35 years who are (1) Doctoral students; (2) Graduate students to carry out complementary and Postgraduate Studies; (3) recent post-docs; (4) Advanced students with demonstrable completed undergraduate (intermediate/intermediate diploma) and at least two semesters in the graduate or graduates of a Bachelor's degree.

Language fellowship
For students of Japanese Studies who have not completed their studies (under 30 years). Applications for language study at specific colleges and universities.

Deadline: 28 February 2010

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European Alliance for Asian Studies

[from EAAS, 3/28/09]

The European Alliance for Asian Studies and the Asia-Europe Foundation welcome proposals for workshops on themes of common interest to Asia and Europe, to take place in 2010.

What can be applied for?
Financial support (max. € 12,500) to organise an international academic workshop. The grant can be used to cover travel and accommodation of participants from ASEM member countries*

Who can apply?
Junior and senior researchers from academic institutes in ASEM member countries

What are the criteria?
The workshop should:
- be jointly organised by one Asian and one European institute from ASEM member countries
- be convened and hosted by one of the two applicants
- consist of a three-day programme of paper presentations
- invite at least 4 participants from Asian ASEM member countries and 4 participants from European ASEM member countries
- invite participants primarily from academia, though contributions from politicians, journalists and representatives of industry are welcome
- have a balanced group of participants, in relation to research experience and gender
- have an innovative and cross-disciplinary topic, addressing shared interests of Asia and Europe, stimulating interregional dialogue

How to apply?
All applications should be sent in English using the online form, which can be accessed at www.asia-alliance.org. Please note that proposals sent by regular mail will not be taken into account for assessment.

Deadline
Proposals should be received before 1 July 2009. Proposals will be refereed by an Asia-Europe Selection Committee; six will be selected for realisation. Applicants will be informed of the Committee's decision by October 2009.

Secretariat Asia-Europe Workshop Series
c/o International Institute for Asian Studies
P. O. Box 9515
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands
e-mail <iias@iias.nl>

* Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Malta, Mongolia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam

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European Association for Chinese Studies

Young Scholar Award

[from EACS, 1/31/11]

The Board of the European Association for Chinese Studies is pleased to announce again the EACS Young Scholar Award (YSA). The purpose of this award is to encourage research in Chinese studies among young scholars, especially, but not exclusively, scholars studying and working at European institutions. We very much welcome submissions from candidates world-wide. The Young Scholar Award is made possible through generous support by the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange. It was first awarded during the 2004 biennial conference in Heidelberg. Almost all papers submitted by shortlisted candidates in previous competitions have now appeared as peer-reviewed publications. The next YSA will be announced at the XIXth biennial conference in Paris, France, in the summer of 2012.

Candidates for the YSA should be 35 years of age or below AND their rank of academic employment should be below that of Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer or the equivalent ranks in other systems. The jury welcomes papers of high scholarly promise engaging primary sources, secondary scholarship, and innovative research methodologies relevant to the field. Papers should be written in English; only single-authored papers will be accepted. Papers should preferably be unpublished; however, candidates may submit papers that are under review for publication in a scholarly journal at the time of the 2012 Paris conference. Each applicant may submit only one paper of a maximum of 8000 to 8500 words (approximately 50.000 characters), with a one-page abstract. The copy should include the author's full name, institution, and address.

The YSA jury hopes to nominate 3 finalists. Nominees will be invited to Paris to attend the 2012 EACS conference where their papers will be presented during a special session. EACS will sponsor travel costs, per diem expenses as well as the conference registration fee of all shortlisted candidates. The winner of the YSA will be announced during the conference and honoured with the award of a certificate. It is expected that candidates submitting papers for the Young Scholar Award are or will be registered as EACS members by the time of the biennial EACS conference.

The deadline for submission of both abstracts and papers is 15 January, 2012. Proof of age and rank should be provided at the time of submission. Please send papers and abstracts by e-mail AND in hard-copy to the EACS Secretary:

Dr Roel Sterckx
EACS Secretary
Department of East Asian Studies
University of Cambridge
Sidgwick Avenue
Cambridge CB3 9DA
United Kingdom.

Applicants who encounter difficulties in mailing the copy of their work should contact the EACS Secretary.

Library Travel Grants

[from EACS, 1/31/11]

Thanks to the continued support of the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation the EACS also in 2011 is able to fund one-week visits for specialised research in Sinological libraries in Cambridge, Heidelberg, Leiden, London, Munich, Oxford or Paris. Applications received before the two deadlines of March 20 and October 20 will be considered within 3 weeks after receipt. Applicants should be Sinologists based permanently in Europe and preferably paid-up members of the EACS. Applications from non-members will be considered, especially in case of students and young scholars (up to 35 years), if accompanied by a recommendation letter from an EACS member. Priorities are given to applicants as follows:

a. Central and Eastern Europe students
b. Western Europe students
c. Central and Eastern Europe scholars
d. Western Europe scholars.

APPLICATIONS must include:

1) a letter stating the library to be visited and intended dates of travel;
2) a statement of purpose, to include a short description of the research project, including precise indication of the sources and material to be used (the easiest way to obtain this information is to consult the electronic catalogues of the respective libraries accessible also through the EACS website).
3) a written statement obtained from the Librarian of the institute where the proposed visit is to take place confirming that the research materials required are available for consultation;
4) a one-page curriculum vitae with a list of main publications (in case of more advanced scholars);
5) a statement of the travelling expenses (Apex economy airfare or 2nd class rail fare), including a note of other sources of funding;
6) in the case of Ph.D. students, a letter of recommendation from their supervisor;
7) in the case of non-members, a letter of recommendation from an EACS member;
8) address for correspondence, including e-mail.

APPLICATIONS should be sent to the following coordinators by e-mail only:

1) for research on pre-modern China (i.e. before 1840) to:

Prof. Bernhard Fuehrer
School of Oriental and African Studies
University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London WC1H OXG
United Kingdom.

2) for research on modern China (i.e., from 1840) to:

Dr. Roman Shapiro
IVKA
Russian State University for the Humanities (RGGU)
6, Miusskaya pl.
125993 GSP-3
Moscow, Russia.

PAYMENT OF GRANTS

1) If applications are approved, grants will be made to include travelling expenses and a per diem allowance, which will vary from place to place.
2) The grants will be paid on completion of the visit.
3) Applicants who, due to special circumstances, need to receive the grant in advance, should indicate so in their application.
4) For citizens of Russia and other countries not belonging to the Euro Zone arrangements will be made for them to collect the grant at the place of the library upon their arrival.
5) On completion of their visit, all scholars should obtain a letter signed by the Librarian, certifying that the visit has been made and specifying the dates when it began and ended.
6) The librarian's letter and a brief report of about one page should be sent by e-mail to the resp. coordinator and to:

Dr. Brunhild Staiger
GIGA Institute of Asian Studies
Rothenbaumchaussee 32
DE-20148 Hamburg
Germany.

7) Any publication using material collected under this programme should include acknowledgement of support received from the CCK Foundation.

LIBRARIANS

For further details about the libraries see the website of the European Association of Sinological Librarians.

France

Delphine Spicq
Bibliothèque de l'Institut des Hautes Études Chinoises
Collège de France
52 rue du Cardinal Lemoine
75231 Paris Cedex 05
France
fax +33-1-44 27 18 79.

Germany

Ms. A. Labitzky-Wagner
Sinologisches Seminar
Universität Heidelberg
Akademiestrasse 4-8
D-69117 Heidelberg
Germany fax +49-6221-54-24-39

Ms. Renate Stephan
Bavarian State Library
Section East Asia
fax +49-89-28636-2805

Netherlands

Paul Wijsman
East Asian Library
Arsenaalstraat 1
P. O. Box 9515 2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands
tel +31(0)715272540

United Kingdom

Charles Aylmer
Chinese Section
University of Cambridge Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR
United Kingdom
fax +44-1223-333-160

Ms. Wai Hing TSE
School of Oriental & African Studies
University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London WC1H OXG
United Kingdom
fax +44-171-436-38-44

Frances Wood
British Library
Chinese Section
Oriental & India Office Collections
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB
United Kingdom
fax +44-171-412-78-58

David Helliwell
Bodleian Library
University of Oxford
Oxford OX1 3BG
United Kingdom
fax +44-1865-277132.

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European Association for Japanese Studies

[from EAJS, 1/29/11]

Toshiba International Foundation Fellowship

On behalf of the Toshiba International Foundation, the EAJS Council selects candidates for a fellowship to undertake research in Japan. The next application deadline is 1 April 2011.

Applications are invited for Toshiba International Foundation scholarships for a three-month stay in Japan to be completed by the end of March 2012. Applicants must be doctoral students, and they must be specialising in some branch of Japanese studies at an institution in Europe. Applications should consist of a CV, a brief statement (not more than 300 words) of the project for which they wish to pursue their research in Japan, and a letter of support from the student's supervisor or adviser, who should submit the application on the student's behalf.

For an application please use [the EAJS] online submission system.

Since the purpose of the scholarship is to encourage the academic study of Japan by those who have not already had a long-term experience in Japan, applications by Japanese High School graduates will not be considered.

The EAJS has been asked by the Toshiba International Foundation to administer these scholarships, and the decisions will be made by the Council of the EAJS.

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Five Colleges

[from Five Colleges, 11/14/09]

Five Colleges Fellowships offer year-long residencies for doctoral students completing dissertations. The program supports scholars from under-represented groups, and/or scholars with unique interests and histories, whose engagement in the Academy will enrich scholarship and teaching. Normally, four fellowships are awarded each year.

Each Fellow is hosted within an appropriate department or program at Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College or Smith College. (At Smith, recipients hold a Mendenhall Fellowship.) Fellows are provided research and teaching mentors and connected through the consortial office to resources and scholars across the five campuses, which include UMass Amherst. The office also supports meetings of the Fellows throughout the year.

The fellowship includes a stipend of $30,000, a research grant, health benefits, office space, housing or housing assistance, and library privileges at all five campuses belonging to the consortium.

While the award places primary emphasis on completion of the dissertation, most fellows teach at their hosting institution, but never more than a single one-semester course.

Date of Fellowship: August 31, 2010 to May 31, 2011 (non-renewable)
Stipend: $30,000
Review of Applications Begins: December 1, 2009. Awards will be announced by March, 2010

Download an application for the 2010-2011 academic year Fellowship (PDF).

Questions about the program may be directed to: Nate Therien or Nancy Eckert at Five Colleges Incorporated.

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Fondation Culturelle Franco-Taiwanaise

[courtesy of EACS, 4/16/12]

The French-Taiwanese Cultural Foundation was established in 1996 under the aegis of the French Academy for Social and Moral Sciences with the purpose of "awarding every year two prizes for artistic or literary works that shed light on relations between Taiwan and Europe and/or contribute to the enhancement of cultural exchange between Taiwan and Europe."

Each prize rises to €25,000. Any natural person or legal entity from any European country or from Taiwan, who subscribes to the Foundation's objectives, may apply.

Candidates must produce research, proposed cultural projects, reports, publications, artistic creations, etc.,–completed or still in progress–directly related to Taiwan.

After filling in the [application form] (in French, Chinese, English or German) and enclosing the documents such as literary works, research or other cultural projects, together with letters of recommendation, the candidates should send the application for the current year, before June 30th to:

Académie des sciences morales et politiques
Fondation culturelle franco-taiwanaise
23, quai de Conti
75006 Paris

Applications will be submitted to the members of the Foundation's examining committee–French academicians and Taiwanese academics–in Paris or Taipei. The prize-winners will be notified by the Academy and invited to attend the Award ceremony at the Institut de France in Paris.

Contact: chapfe@gmail.com.

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Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme et la Culture

[from FMSH, 9/14/10]

Hermes Fellowships

Hermes Fellowships were designed to offer young and promising foreign researchers in the humanities and social sciences the chance to be visiting researchers in French universities and research centers. This program is open to researchers from: China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and South Africa.

The Hermes Program is financed by the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Education and Research, the Department of Human and Social Sciences of the National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS), and the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (FMSH).

Hermes fellowships are granted for 3 to 9 month periods. They were designed in order to give foreign researchers the opportunity to:

The hosting laboratories in France–university research units or research institutions in Paris or elsewhere in the country–are chosen by the invited researchers. This decision is made in agreement with the fellowship selection committee and the scientific board of the FMSH. This joint process is intended to help candidates make the necessary contacts.

All disciplines in the humanities and social sciences are eligible. However, priority is given to research projects addressing issues facing the contemporary world and those that have an interdisciplinary dimension.

Application deadlines: March 31 and September 30 of the current year. For 2010 only, the deadline has been pushed back to 31 October.

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Fondation Sino-Francaise pour l'Éducation et la Culture

[from CDUK, 8/16/06]

The aim of the grant
To provide funds for European specialists to carry out research into arts and culture in Taiwan thereby raising awareness and understanding overseas of Chinese culture on Taiwan.

Number of grants available and those who eligible to apply
There are 3 to 4 grants available for each of the following categories:
· Arts specialists, academics or professional artists with at least a Master's degree who have had papers published on the subject of art or culture
· PhD and MA degree students whose main subject of research is Chinese art and culture
· Media professionals, lecturers and academics.

All applicants must have links with a cultural institution or university department in Taiwan , which will provide academic and administrative support to their research.

The provisions of the grant
The grant provides a return economy class air ticket to Taiwan and a monthly payment to cover living expenses (the amount depends on the category of applicant). The grant for living expenses will also include funds for research fees, expenses for collecting information, study fees, conference and meeting expenses and report fees.

The duration of study which will be funded by the grant
It is expected that the grant will provide funds for one term or 3-6 months in Taiwan . An extension is possible if necessary but the grant will not fund research for a period above one year.

The application procedure
All applications should be made by the host institution, university or academic counterpart in Taiwan. Applications should be made by host institutions between 1st and 31st January or between 1st and 31st July each year. For further details contact the host institution or the Fondation Sino-Francaise pour I'Education et la Culture, No. 8-1, Lane 66, Mucha Road, Sec. 3, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Foundation for the History of Technology

[from H-NET, 4/12/10]

The Karen Johnson Freeze Fellowship Fund is an initiative of the Foundation for the History of Technology (SHT) and the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) to encourage research in the field of history of technology by early career scholars in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, in particular in Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, the Ukraine, and Turkey. This fund is established in memory of Karen Johnson Freeze. Through her efforts, the history of technology has begun to develop as a field in Central and Eastern Europe.

What are the conditions?
A Karen Johnson Freeze Fellow will be granted an award of a maximum of €2,000.--. The expenses will be paid directly to the fellow after submission of a statement of expenses and the original receipts. In emergency cases, an advance payment may be available. Expenses are refunded in accordance with the regulations of the Foundation for the History of Technology.

Who can apply?
The Karen Johnson Freeze Fellowship Fund supports early career scholars preferably working in Central, Southeastern, and Eastern Europe in their pursuit of both pre- and postdoctoral research in the field of history of technology. The award may be used for travel and/or small stipends providing a basic income for a few months.

How to apply?
Two fellowships will be awarded annually. Candidates for a Karen Johnson Freeze Fellowship can send their application (containing your curriculum and information about your ongoing or future research and how you would like to use the Fellowship) by regular mail or e-mail to:

Foundation for the History of Technology
dr. Jan Korsten, Business Director
c/o Eindhoven University of Technology
IPO-Building 2.31
P. O. Box 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands.

The next application deadline is May 12, 2010. Applications arriving after that date will automatically be considered for the next application round.

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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

The Anne van Biema Fellowship

[from Freer/Sackler, 10/5/10]

The Anne van Biema Fellowship was established by bequest to promote excellence in research and publication on the Japanese visual arts. Fellowships support research at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Research proposals are evaluated in terms of merit, originality, methodology, and potential for significant publication that will advance scholarly and public understanding of the Japanese visual arts. Interdisciplinary proposals with a primary focus on Japanese visual arts are considered.

Awards are made to scholars at the post-doctoral or equivalent professional level for periods of two to twelve months, and are not renewable. The maximum stipend of $42,000 per annum will be prorated for shorter terms. Additional support not to exceed $5,000 may be provided to cover round-trip travel at U.S. government rates from the fellow's residence to Washington D.C. and for approved research and travel expenses. Research space, a networked computer, and access to art collections, archives, and Smithsonian Institution Libraries are provided.

The Anne van Biema Fellowship is intended to provide an environment conducive to research, writing, and collegial discourse. Fellows are expected to devote themselves full-time to the proposed project, to participate in the scholarly community and programs of the museums, and to present a research-in-progress seminar during the period of the appointment.

The fellowship is open to scholars of all nationalities. Meeting requirements for and obtaining required visas for residence and research in the United States is the responsibility of the applicant. Upon request, the museums will supply documentation of the award of the fellowship, dates of appointment, and financial support.

Fellowship applications are reviewed annually. Applications must be received by December 15. Notification of awards is sent on February 15. Appointments begin between April 1 and December 1 of the same calendar year.

J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowhip
[See J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship Programme]

Freer Fellowship, University of Michigan

[from Freer/Sackler, 10/5/10]

The University of Michigan Department of the History of Art offers the Charles Lang Freer Fellowship, providing a semester or year-long residency at the Gallery for a pre-doctoral candidate in the department. Visit the department's webpage for more information.

Smithsonian Instutiion Fellowhips
[See Smithsonian Institution]

Internships

[courtesy of Elaine Fox, 6/13/07]

Interns for these Asian Art Galleries are selected for each of the museum's fifteen departments: Administration, Archives, Conservation and Scientific Research, Collections Management, Curatorial, Design and Production, Education and Public Programs, Exhibition Management, Information Technology, Library, Membership and Development, Photography, Public Affairs and Marketing, Publications, Right and Reproductions, and Museum Shop. Approximately twenty percent of applicants are accepted for internships during any one year. Internships range from one month to one year.

Preference given to applicants with knowledge of pertinent Asian languages and/or background in Asian/Near Eastern studies, and late 19th-century American art. No stipends are available. More information on www.asia.si.edu (click on education and then on internships).

Joanna Pecore
Internship Coordinator
Office of Education
Freer/Sackler Galleries
1050 Independence Avenue, SW
MRC 707, P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
e-mail asiainternship@si.edu

Freer and Sackler Library Travel Grant Program 2012 for Chinese and Japanese Art Studies

[from Freer|Sackler, 4/24/12]

The Freer|Sackler Library Travel Grant Program 2012 assists students and scholars of Chinese and Japanese art residing outside the Washington, DC, metropolitan area who wish to use the library’s collections for their research. Funding for this program is provided by the Washington Art Library Resources Committee (WALRC).

Five grants of $1,000 each will be awarded on a competitive basis to graduate students and established East Asian art scholars. Travel grants are valid for one year from the date awarded.

The application deadline is June 1, 2012. Applicants for a travel grant are expected to provide a description of the project, including scope, research objectives, and anticipated results. They also are expected to provide a general budget and timeline estimate for their proposed visit to the Freer|Sackler Library. See the application form (PDF, 58kb) for more details on requirements.

Please e-mail applications or any questions to Reiko Yoshimura, head librarian.

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French Centre for Research on Contemporary China (CEFC)

[from CEFC, 8/26/10]

The Scientific Board of "Pole Asie" research institutes attached to the French Foreign Ministry will award a one year, renewable PhD scholarship. The scholarship comprises a monthly stipend of 1220 Euros, round-trip air travel from Europe to Hong Kong (when applicable), transportation of 50 kgs of luggage and repatriation insurance in case of illness.

Applicants must be citizens of a member State of the European Union and must be PhD candidates in any fields of Social Sciences or Humanities at a French university or at an institution associated with the CEFC.

Candidates will be under the obligation to reside in either Hong Kong, Taiwan or mainland China. Their research project must be relevant to the scientific mission of the CEFC, which is to study the political, economic, social and cultural developments in the contemporary Chinese world.

In return, the research fellow will have to translate two articles in French per year to be published in the CEFC's journal.

The application shall contain:

The selection will be based upon the following criteria which shall be outlined very clearly in the research project:

Application forms can be obtained either from the CEFC office in Hong Kong or from the Foreign Ministry in Paris.

[Download the application forms from http://www.cefc.com.hk/rubrique.php?id=143&aid=540.]

One of the application forms should be sent by e-mail to Paul Chauvet, and the subject of the e-mail should be "BAR 2010." Original copies of the three recommandation letters must be sent by mail to:

Jean-François Huchet
20/F Wanchai Central Building
89 Lockhart Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong

The other application form should be sent to:

Aurore Debarle
Sous-direction des échanges scientifiques et de la recherche
Direction des politiques de mobilité et d'attractivité
Direction génrale de la mondialisation, du développement et des partenariats
Ministère des affaires étrangères et européennes
3, avenue de Lowendal
75007 Paris

Applications should be received before January 20th, 2011.

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Frick Collection

[from H-ARTHIST, 9/30/11]

The Frick Collection is pleased to announce the availability of a two-year predoctoral fellowship 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. Internationally renowned for its exceptional collection of Western European art from the early Renaissance through the end of the nineteenth century, The Frick Collection, complemented by the equally significant resources of the Frick Art Reference Library, offers a unique opportunity for object-based research. The fellowship is best suited to a student working on a dissertation that pertains to one of the major strengths of the Collection and Library.

The Anne L. Poulet Curatorial Fellow will have an opportunity to work with curatorial and educational staff on research for special exhibitions and on the permanent collection. Other curatorial training responsibilities include participation in the organization of the annual Symposium on the History of Art, a two-day event co-sponsored with the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University; the preparation, in coordination with a curator, of a focus exhibition around a work of art in the Collection; and participation in the daily administrative routines of a small museum. The Fellow will have a place of study, access to the collections and library, as well as introductions to New York City museums and libraries. Frick curators and conservation staff will be available for consultation on the dissertation. The Fellow will be expected to give a public lecture on his or her topic. The Fellow will 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 Fellow will receive a stipend of $35,000 per year plus benefits and a travel allowance. The term will begin in September 2012 and conclude in August 2014.

Applications must include the following materials:

Please submit application materials to pouletfellowship@frick.org. Letters of recommendation may be mailed directly to the address below. Please note that any additional materials sent by post must be submitted in triplicate.

Anne L. Poulet Curatorial Fellow Search
Office of the Chief Curator
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

The Anne L. Poulet Curatorial Fellow is considered a temporary full-time employee and is eligible for all associated benefits, including participation in group life, health, and dental insurance plans. Other benefits include Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance, employee-contributed tax-deferred annuity, and flexible spending plans for health, dependent care, and commuting costs. The Fellow will also be eligible to receive 13 paid holidays and accrual of 12 vacation days in the first year of employment.

The application deadline for the fellowship is January 20, 2012. Finalists will be interviewed. The Frick Collection plans to make the appointment in early April.

The Frick Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Collection does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

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Friends of the Princeton University Library

[from H-NET, 9/7/11]

Each year, the Friends of the Princeton University Library offer short-term Library Research Grants to promote scholarly use of the library's research collections. Up to $3,500 is available per award. Applications will be considered for scholarly use of archives, manuscripts, rare books, and other rare and unique holdings of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, including Mudd Library; as well as rare books in Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology, and in the East Asian Library (Gest Collection). Special grants are awarded in several areas: the Program in Hellenic Studies supports a limited number of library fellowships in Hellenic studies, and the Cotsen Children's Library supports research in its collection on aspects of children's books. The Maxwell Fund supports research on materials dealing with Portuguese-speaking cultures. The Sid Lapidus '59 Research Fund for Studies of the Age of Revolution and the Enlightenment in the Atlantic World covers work using materials pertinent to this topic.

For more information, or to apply, please go to http://www.princeton.edu/rbsc/fellowships/f_ships.html The deadline to apply is January 15, 2012.

Friends of the Princeton University Library
Research Grant Committee
Princeton University Library
1 Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544
e-mail <pulgrant@princeton.edu>
http://www.princeton.edu/rbsc/fellowships/f_ships.html

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James P. Geiss Foundation

[from JPGF, 11/21/10]

JPGF Publication Subvention Award

The trustees of the Geiss Foundation are pleased to announce the new James P. Geiss Publication Subvention Award, which is expected to range between $3,500 to $4,500. All applications will be evaluated on the basis of merit and the need for financial assistance. The purpose of JPGF Publication Subvention Award is to support first-time authors and their publishers or academic presses in publishing books about China's Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

JPGF will give priority consideration to applications that (1) help publish the work of a first-time author; and/or (2) enhance visual components through digitization or adding color plates to otherwise black-and-white illustrations.

tarting 15 November 2010 publishers with eligible subject matter may apply. Commencing 2011, applications submitted before 31 January or 31 August will be reviewed and awards announced on April and November of each year. Individual applications may be accepted in the future and announcements will be posted at our website.

Please refer to Application Procedures and Guidelines for further information.

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Geisteswissenschaften International

[from German Publishers and Booksellers Association, 6/13/10]

Translation Funding for Works of Humanities and Social Sciences

Through the “Geisteswissenschaften International” award, the Fritz Thyssen Foundation, the collecting society VG Wort, the German Publishers and Booksellers Association, and the Federal Foreign Office of Germany promote the translation into English of outstanding works from the fields of humanities and social sciences that are significant in the German scientific community. The award includes financial support for the cost of translation. The goal of this translation funding is to contribute to the worldwide dissemination of humanities research from Germany and, at the same time, to preserve German as a scientific language and the primary publication language for works from the humanities. The number of licenses sold to the English-speaking market should be increased, which is why these partners will offer 600,000 Euros every year starting in 2008.

Publishers can submit innovative and outstanding publications from the fields of humanities and social science for this award. Up-to-date publications are preferred. The winning publication should be released by an English-language publisher. An independent selection committee chosen by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation, the collecting society VG Wort, the Federal Foreign Office, and the Börsenverein will choose which titles to support from the existing applications.

Register online at www.geisteswissenschaften-international.de.

Each application must include:

Applications can be submitted through 31 July 2010 to the German Publishers and Booksellers Association. A further submission round will follow in January 2011.

Submit applications to:

Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels e.V.
Geisteswissenschaften International
Grosser Hirschgraben 17-21
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

For further information, please contact Anke Simon, tel +49 69/1306-599.

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Getty Research Institute

[from The Getty, 9/13/10]

Residential Grants at the Getty

Residential research grants at the Getty Center in Los Angeles are open to researchers of all nationalities who are working in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Residential research grants are also open to specialists in the field of conservation, with an emphasis on the visual arts (including sites, buildings, objects) and the theoretical underpinnings of the field. Please check the grant categories of Getty Scholar Grants, Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships, Library Research Grants and the Conservation Guest Scholar Program for specific eligibility requirements.

Nonresidential Grants

The Getty no longer offer grants for nonresidential scholars including Postdoctoral Fellowships, Collaborative Research Grants, and Curatorial Research Fellowships.

Please address inquiries to: researchgrants@getty.edu

Deadline for all Getty Research Grants: 1 November 2010.

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Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts

[from Graham Foundation, 3/1/10]

Carter Manny Award

Carter H. Manny has served the Graham Foundation since its inception in 1956, first as a Trustee, then as the Director from 1971 until his retirement in 1993. Today, Mr. Manny serves as Director Emeritus. The Foundation's Board of Trustees, in recognition of his long and distinguished service, offers an annual award in his honor.

It is the intention of the Carter Manny Award to support work on 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. Scholars whose dissertations are directed towards architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, architectural technologies, architectural research, architectural history and theory, urban design and planning, and the fine arts in relation to architectural topics are eligible for support through a Carter Manny Award.

PhD candidates at the writing or research phase of the dissertation are eligible to apply. Award funds may be used for write-up support or for research-related expenses, such as travel, documentation, materials, supplies, and other development costs.

Eligibility: Students must be nominated by their department to apply for the Carter Manny Award. Only one nomination may be made annually by any one department. At the time of application, students must have completed their coursework; had their dissertation proposals formally approved by their academic departments; and have been advanced to candidacy. Only students officially enrolled in schools in the U.S. and Canada are eligible to apply for the Award, and a student may not apply more than once for the award.

The Carter Manny Award will be acknowledged by financial support up to $15,000. Award winners will be encouraged to present their dissertation in a public forum at the Foundation.

Work being undertaken in pursuit of an academic degree is not otherwise eligible for Graham Foundation support.

Carter Manny Award Online Application Form

Prior recipients of the Carter Manny Award

Nominated applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.

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Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation

[courtesy of B. Abelson, 7/11/11]

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation sponsors scholarly research on problems of violence and aggression. The foundation provides both research grants to established scholars and dissertation fellowships to graduate students during the dissertation-writing year.

Research Grants
The research grants program welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. Highest priority is given to research that can increase understanding and amelioration of urgent problems of violence and aggression in the modern world. HFG awards research grants to individuals for individual projects and does not award grants to institutions for institutional programs. HFG ordinarily makes awards in the range of $15,000 to $40,000 a year each for periods of one or two years. The annual deadline for research grant applications is August 1 for a decision in December.

Dissertation Fellowships
Ten or more dissertation fellowships are awarded each year to individuals who will complete the writing of the dissertation within the award year. These fellowships of $20,000 each are designed to contribute to the support of the doctoral candidate to enable him or her to complete the thesis in a timely manner. It is only appropriate to apply for support for the final year of Ph.D. work. Applicants may be citizens of any country and studying at colleges or universities in any country. The annual deadline for dissertation-writing applications is February 1, for support to begin September 1 of that calendar year.

Visit the foundation's website for program details and application guidelines.

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation
25 West 53rd Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10019
tel (646) 428-0976
fax (646) 428-0981
e-mail <info@hfg.org>

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John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

[from GF, 9/10/11]

Fellowships to Assist Research and Artistic Creation

Often characterized as "midcareer" awards, Guggenheim Fellowships are intended for men and women who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts. Guggenheim Fellowships are grants to selected individuals made for a minimum of six months and a maximum of twelve months.

Fellowships are awarded through two annual competitions: one open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada, and the other open to citizens and permanent residents of Latin America and the Caribbean. Candidates must apply to the Guggenheim Foundation in order to be considered in either of these competitions.

The Foundation receives between 3,500 and 4,000 applications each year. Although no one who applies is guaranteed success in the competition, there is no prescreening: all applications are reviewed. Approximately 220 Fellowships are awarded each year.

During the rigorous selection process, applicants will first be pooled with others working in the same field, and examined by experts in that field: the work of artists will be reviewed by artists, that of scientists by scientists, that of historians by historians, and so on. The Foundation has a network of several hundred advisers, who either meet at the Foundation offices to look at applicants' work, or receive application materials to read offsite. These advisers, all of whom are themselves former Guggenheim Fellows, then submit reports critiquing and ranking the applications in their respective fields. Their recommendations are then forwarded to and weighed by a Committee of Selection, which then determines the number of awards to be made in each area. Occasionally, no application in a given area is considered strong enough to merit a Fellowship.

The Committee of Selection then forwards its recommendations to the Board of Trustees for final approval. The successful candidates in the United States and Canada competition are announced in early April; those in the Latin America and Caribbean competition, in early June.

We guarantee our advisors and Committee of Selection members, as well as those who submit letters of reference, absolute confidentiality. Therefore, under no circumstances will the reasons for the rejection of an application be provided.

Thanks to the continued generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation, some Fellows with no academic or institutional affiliation receive supplemental funding as part of their Guggenheim Fellowship to help cover the costs of their research or artistic endeavors, and their living expenses.

[Consult the Foundation website for application guidelines. The deadline for the United States and Canada competition is September 15.]

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

[from CAA, 3/8/11]

Hilla Rebay International Fellowship

This multi-site ten-month fellowship offers an opportunity for a graduate student (doctoral candidates preferred) to train in the Curatorial Departments at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain; and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice. The fellow will spend a minimum of three months at each site from September-July.

Each fellow receives funding of $30,000 (subject to taxes) from the Hilla Rebay Foundation.

MA/MPhil (doctoral candidates preferred) in Art History or related academic fields. Candidates must have fluency in spoken and written English, Spanish, and Italian.

To apply, submit cover letter, resume/CV, two letters of recommendation, all academic transcripts including language certificates, and academic writing sample to jyee@guggenheim.org or by postal mail to:

Jennifer Yee
Education Associate–Adult and Academic Programs
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue
New York NY 10128

Deadline: June 1st

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The J. B. Harley Research Fellowships in the History of Cartography

[from H-ASIA, 9/18/08]

The Harley Fellowships--the only one of their kind in Europe--provide support of up to four weeks (normally at GBP 300 per week) for those, from any discipline, doing the equivalent of post-graduate level work in the map collections of the United Kingdom.

Harley-Delmas Fellowships. For the period 2007-2011, in addition to the normal J. B. Harley Fellowships there are also Harley-Delmas Fellowships funded by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. Successful applicants researching the history of cartography during the European Renaissance to the Enlightenment c.1400-c.1800 will be eligible for a Harley-Delmas Fellowship. All applicants, however, should apply for a J. B. Harley Fellowship. Eligibility for a Harley-Delmas award will be decided by the Selection Committee of the Trustees.

The closing date for applications is November 1st. The Fellowship website includes an Application page that should provide all the necessary information as well as answering many frequently asked questions.

Rose Mitchell
Hon. Secretary J.B. Harley Fellowships
Map Archivist
Research, Knowledge and Academic Services Department
The National Archives
Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU
UK

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Harvard University

Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Research Clusters

[from RIAS, 4/25/11]

One of the ways the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and connections is through research clusters. Clusters bring together scholars whose research will benefit significantly from an opportunity to collaborate intensively during a fellowship year. Special seminar series associated with clusters give fellows opportunities to interact with the larger Harvard and Boston communities, including students.

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study is now welcoming proposals from small groups of scholars (two to three) who have research interests or projects in common. As a fellowship cluster you would spend the year pursuing your cluster's research interests or project. The Institute encourages the inclusion of junior faculty. You can take a look at previous fellowship clusters here.

All members of the cluster (excluding creative artists) must have been awarded their doctorates by December 2010. Only scholars who have published at least two articles in journals or edited collections or one refereed journal are eligible to apply. Please note specific eligibility requirements here.

[See http://www.radcliffe.edu/fellowships/apply.aspx for application instructions. This material must be sent by Friday, May 6, 2011 for consideration for the 2012–2013 fellowship year.]

Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program

[from H-ASIA, 4/27/11]

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University awards approximately 50 fully funded fellowships each year. Radcliffe Institute fellowships are designed to support scholars, scientists, artists and writers of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment, who wish to pursue work in academic and professional fields and in the creative arts. Applicants must have received their doctorate or appropriate terminal degree by December 2010 in the area of the proposed project.

The stipend amount is $65,000. Fellows receive office space and access to libraries and other resources of Harvard University. During the fellowship year, which extends from early September 2012 through May 31, 2013, residence in the Boston area is required as is participation in the Institute community. Fellows are expected to present their work-in-progress and to attend other fellows' events.

Applications must be submitted by October 3, 2011.

Radcliffe Application Office
Byerly Hall, 8 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
tel (617) 496-1324
fax (617) 495-8136
e-mail <fellowships@radcliffe.edu>

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Harvard-Yenching Institute

[from Asian Studies Newsletter, Winter 2009]

Travel Grant Program

The Harvard-Yenching Library is pleased to announce its Travel Grant Program for the 2008-2009 academic year. The purpose of the grant is to assist scholars from outside the metropolitan Boston area in their use of the Harvard-Yenching Library's collections for research. There will be fourteen grants of $400 each (seven in Chinese studies, seven in Japanese studies, and five in Korean studies) to be awarded on a merit basis to faculty members and to graduate students engaged in dissertation research. Priority consideration will be given to those at institutions where there are no or few library resources in the East Asian languages, and no major East Asian library collections are available nearby. Each grantee will also be provided with the privilege of free photocopying of up to 100 sheets. Please note that the awards must be used before August 1, 2010.

Applications for the travel grant, including a letter, a brief description of the research topic, and an estimated budget, should be addressed to:

James K. M. Cheng, Librarian
Harvard-Yenching Library
2 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
tel (617) 495-3327
fax (617) 496-6008.

The deadline for receiving applications is December 15, 2009.

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund

[from HSF, 10/2/11]

Award Amount: $1000-$5000

Deadline: 15 December 2011

HSF/General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to [graduate students].

[Please see http://www.hsf.net for eligibility requirements and online application.]

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Walter Read Hovey Memorial Fund

[from CAA, 9/28/09]

The Walter Read Hovey Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation has been established to help advance the career of graduate students in the field of art history or related fields. The awardee(s) may choose to continue studies at the school in which they are currently enrolled or at another qualified institution. Awards of approximately $3,000 will be granted each year. For more information, please visit http://www.pittsburghfoundation.org/node/1730.

Deadline: 22 January 2010.

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

[from the Humboldt Foundation, 8/7/10]

Fellowships for applicants outside Germany

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers from abroad to sponsor a 6- to 24-month research stay at a research institution in Germany.

Sofja Kovalevskaja Award for successful top-flight junior researchers who may use the award to spend five years carrying out research of their own choice at research institutions in Germany and building up their own working groups. Value of the award: 1.65 million EUR.

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers from abroad to sponsor a 6- to 18-month research stay at a research institution in Germany. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years.

Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award and Scholars for academics who have already gained international recognition in their fields. Award winners are invited to spend a period of six to twelve months on academic collaboration with specialist colleagues in Germany. Value of the award: 45,000 EUR.

Alexander von Humboldt Professorship for academics of all disciplines from abroad, internationally recognised as leaders in their field, to enable them to carry out long-term, ground-breaking research at universities and research institutions in Germany. Value of the award: 3.5 to 5 million EUR.

Humboldt Research Award for outstanding academics at the peak of their careers. Award winners are invited to spend a period of six to twelve months on academic collaboration with specialist colleagues in Germany. Value of the award: 60,000 EUR.

Max Planck Research Award to sponsor international collaboration between excellent academics in annually changing disciplines. Every year, the award is granted to one researcher working in Germany and one working abroad with the aim of initiating and carrying out research with partners in Germany and abroad respectively. Value of the award: 750,000 EUR.

Philipp Franz von Siebold Award or a Japanese researcher up to the age of approx. 50 for services to mutual understanding of culture and society in Germany and Japan. One award annually. The award winner is invited to spend up to a year working on research in Germany. Award amount: 50,000 EUR.

Konrad Adenauer Research Award for Canadian Scholars in the Humanities and Social Sciences for a Canadian humanities scholar at the peak of his or her career. One award annually. The award winner is invited to spend a period of six to twelve months on academic collaboration with specialist colleagues in Germany. Award amount: 60,000 EUR.

Fellowships for applicants in Germany

Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers from Germany to sponsor a 6- to 24-month research stay an at institute abroad.

Research Fellowship from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) for German junior researchers to sponsor a research stay in Japan lasting 6 to 24 months.

Research Fellowship from the National Science Council, Taiwan (NSC) for German junior researchers to sponsor a research stay in Taiwan lasting six to twelve months. Extensions of up to a total of three years are possible.

Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers from Germany to sponsor a 6- to 18-month research stay at an institute abroad. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years.

Max Planck Research Award to sponsor international collaboration between excellent academics in annually changing disciplines. Every year, the award is granted to one researcher working in Germany and one working abroad with the aim of initiating and carrying out research with partners in Germany and abroad respectively. Value of the award: 750,000 EUR.

Research Awards for top researchers in Germany by foreign partner organisations.

American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

[from Friends, 8/7/10]

The German Chancellor Fellowship is intended for career-oriented individuals who identify a German host and design a project to expand their professional expertise and accomplishment. Ten awards are given to U.S. citizens annually. The German Chancellor Fellowship Program was inaugurated in 1990 under the patronage of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl to promote the transatlantic partnership between Germany and the United States. In 2002 the program expanded to include fellows from the Russian Federation, and in 2006 the program expanded to include fellows from the People's Republic of China. The German Chancellor Fellowship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for profes­sional development, study, or research. Applicants design individual projects and decide at which institutions or organizations to pursue them. A bachelor's degree is required and candidates must have received their degree after September 1, 1998. Successful candidates have come from such fields as government, social and policy sciences, law, journalism, communications, management, finance, economics, architecture, public service, the humanities, the arts, and environmental affairs. Candidates from the life sciences and engineering will be considered if their topics have a compelling social or humanistic dimension. The program begins September 1 and lasts twelve months. It is preceded by language classes in Germany. Monthly stipends range from 2000 to 3000 EUR, and allowances are available for accompanying family members, travel expenses, and introductory German language instruction in the United States. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite. Application deadline: October 15, 2010.

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Huang Yao Foundation

[from HYF, 4/10/11]

The Huang Yao Foundation was formally set up in 2009 after the family spent over ten years researching, collating and documenting the collection of works that it holds. It was through the process of organizing Huang Yao's art, cartoon, sketches and written works that the family realized the depth of his incredible life's work, personal values and devotion to China and its people. We discovered that his diverse life was lived in Shanghai, Chongqing, Guiyang, Guilin, Kunming, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Alor Setar. Our goal is to raise the profile of Huang Yao's work throughout the world so that he can take his rightful place in the Chinese art world and his artistic contributions can influence a new generation of artists.

Grants & Scholarships

We are in the process of working out the best way to evaluate and issue the different Scholarship and Grants we would like to pursue. While we work through this process we are open to supporting/funding any undergraduate or graduate student attached to any university studying the following topics. Click on any of the topics below to submit your request. Remember to include your school, length of project, project deliverables and assistance needed.

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India Foundation for the Arts

[from H-ASIA, 3/15/11]

Archival Research Fellowships

India Foundation for the Arts is pleased to announce four archival research fellowships of Rs. 1, 50,000/- each for a duration of one year. Artists and/or curators keen to enrich their practice through engaging in archival research and/or working with materials from the archive as part of a project/initiative in the arts are welcome to apply.

These fellowships are open to artists/curators who wish to work within public collections/archives only. Kindly note that those interested in applying must seek prior written permission from the institutions they wish to work with and submit a copy to IFA as part of their project proposal.

The Call for Applications with more details will be circulated on April 15th 2011.

For further queries please contact:
Anuja Ghosalkar
Shai Heredia

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Indiana University Library

[from H-ASIA, 2/3/11]

The East Asian Studies Center at Indiana University (IU) will award a limited number of travel grants for summer 2011 to assist faculty at colleges and universities in the Midwest in their use of the East Asian Collection of the Herman B. Wells Library, the special collections of the Kinsey Institute, the Lilly Rare Books and Manuscripts Collections, or other museums and libraries on campus. Grants of up to $300 will be awarded to help defray travel and living expenses.

The East Asian Collection houses more than 290,000 volumes in East Asian languages and subscribes to approximately 750 Chinese, Japanese, and Korean serials and newspapers and approximately 20 electronic resources focusing on East Asia. The general library collection includes approximately 221,000 volumes related to East Asian studies published in Western languages. The Kinsey Institute's collections include rare books, scrolls, art, artifacts, photographs, and films on cultural and historical aspects of sexuality in East Asia. The Lilly Library houses the Charles Boxer Collection, which contains a unique set of manuscripts and documents on Japan's early contact with the West.

Interested applicants should submit (1) a 1-2-page description of their research topic related to East Asian studies; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement describing how they intend to use the library and/or museum collections; and (4) a budget of expected expenses, including a Mapquest printout showing one-way mileage to Bloomington, IN. Application materials should be mailed (not e-mailed) to the address below by March 31, 2011.

All travel must be completed and receipts forwarded to the East Asian Studies Center for reimbursement by July 31, 2011.

Address inquiries and applications to:

Margaret Key, Associate Director
East Asian Studies Center
Indiana Univerity
Memorial Hall West 207
1021 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405.

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Institut national d'histoire de l'art

[Research funds]

[from H-ARTHIST, 1/20/12]

Pour effectuer un séjour de recherche à Paris durant l'année 2012, l'Institut national d'histoire de l'art (INHA) met à la disposition de chercheurs résidant hors Ile-de-France, deux défraiements de 500 euros (remboursement sur justificatifs).

Peuvent candidater : les doctorants inscrits dans une université européenne; les chercheurs engagés dans la vie professionnelle (maîtres de conférences, conservateurs du patrimoine, conservateurs territoriaux du patrimoine et attachés de conservation), sans condition de nationalité.

Le dossier de demande comprendra: (1) un curriculum vitae; (2) une lettre de motivation adressée au Directeur Général de l'INHA, à l'attention du directeur du département des Etudes et de la recherche. Ce courrier détaillera le projet scientifique, ainsi que les motifs de la recherche en région parisienne, la durée et la période envisagée.

Les demandes seront envoyées par courrier électronique à der-dir@inha.fr avant 15 février 2012 en spécifiant comme sujet: Séjour de recherche à Paris.

[Conference funds]

[from H-ARTHIST, 1/20/12]

L'Institut national d'histoire de l'art (INHA) soutient la participation aux congrès et colloques internationaux d'étudiants inscrits dans des établissements d'enseignement et de recherche français.

Une prise en charge d'un montant de 500 euros, en frais de missions, sera accordée à douze étudiants d'histoire de l'art inscrits en thèse de doctorat ou en diplôme de IIIe cycle de l'Ecole du Louvre, ainsi qu'à de jeunes chercheurs ayant récemment soutenu leur thèse. Le soutien de l'INHA ne s'applique pas aux étudiants qui appartiennent aux institutions organisatrices de ces manifestations internationales.

Les candidats à ces bourses fourniront: (1) une information sur le congrès ou le colloque (2012); (2) une lettre de motivation avec résumé de l'intervention, adressée à l'INHA, à l'attention du directeur du Département des études et de la recherche; (3) un curriculum vitae précisant les langues étrangères pratiquées; (4) une lettre d'appui du directeur de recherche.

Les demandes seront envoyées par courrier électronique à der-dir@inha.fr avant le der-dir@inha.fr en spécifiant comme sujet: Soutien Participation Colloques.

Pour tout renseignement complémentaire, vous pouvez contacter le secrétariat du Département des études et de la recherche par courrier électronique: der-dir@inha.fr ou par téléphone au +33 (0)1 47 03 85 81.

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Institute for Advanced Study, School of Historical Studies

[from CAA, 4/11/09]

The Institute for Advanced Study is a community of scholars focused on intellectual inquiry, free from teaching and other university obligations. Scholars of all nationalities are offered membership for up to a year and a stipend. Extensive resources are provided including offices, libraries, restaurant and housing facilities and support services. The School of Historical Studies' principal interests are the history of western, near eastern and Asian civilizations, Greek and Roman civilization, history of Europe (medieval, early modern, and modern), the Islamic world, East Asia, history of art, science, philosophy, modern international relations, and music. Residence in Princeton is required. Members' only other obligation is to pursue their own research. Eligibility requirements: a Ph.D. and substantial publications.Further information is on the School's web site, or contact the Administrative Officer at mzelazny@ias.edu. Deadline: November 1, 2009.

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Institute for Historical Research, University of London

[from IHR, 11/12/10]

Institute of Historical Research
IHR Mellon Fellowships in the Humanities

The Institute of Historical Research offers fellowships funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for both pre-dissertation and dissertation research in the humanities using original sources. The purposes of this fellowship programme are to:

The closing date is 14 January 2011.

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Institute for Human Sciences

[from H-NET, 3/26/09]

Bronislaw Geremek Fellowship 2009-2010

The fellowship enables a young Polish doctoral or post-doctoral researcher to work on a research project of her/his choice. The fellowship is open to all academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The scholar will spend the academic year 2009/2010 (i.e., ten months) at the IWM to pursue her/his research project while working in residence at the IWM.

The fellow will receive a stipend in the amount of EUR 2,000 per month to cover accommodation, living expenses, travel, health insurance and incidentals during the stay in Vienna. The IWM will provide a personal office, IT infrastructure, access to the internet, in-house research facilities and other relevant sources in Vienna.

Details about eligibility and application procedure under www.iwm.at/fellowships.htm.

Deadline: May 15, 2009.

Mary Nicklas
Institute for Human Sciences (IWM)
Spittelauer Laende 3
1090 Vienna
Austria

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Institute of International Education

National Security Education Program

[from H-NET, 10/17/11]

The applications for the 2011-2012 National Security Education Program's David L. Boren Scholarships for undergraduate students and Fellowships for graduate students are now available at www.borenawards.org. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where they can add important international and language components to their educations.

Boren Scholars and Fellows represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. As part of the African Languages Initiative, Boren Award applicants have the opportunity to further their study of Akan/Twi, Portuguese, Swahili, Wolof, Yoruba, or Zulu. For a complete list of languages, visit our website.

Undergraduate students can receive up to $20,000 for an academic year's study abroad and graduate students up to $30,000 for language study and international research. In exchange for funding, recipients commit to working in the federal government for a minimum of one year.

National Application Deadlines
Boren Fellowship: January 31, 2012
Boren Scholarship:

*
*Many institutions have an earlier on-campus deadline. Visit our website for information about your campus deadline and Boren campus representative.

For more information about the Boren Awards, to register for one of our upcoming webinars, and to access the on-line application, please visit www.borenawards.org. You can also contact the Boren Awards staff at <boren@iie.org> or 1-800-618-NSEP with questions.

The Language Flagship is a breakthrough in foreign language and culture instruction in the United States designed to help individuals achieve superior-level proficiency in critical languages including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Persian. Flagship students participate in advanced language programs offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Language Flagship Fellowship is an award for up to two-years for graduate students to support their intensive language study at Flagship institutions in the U.S. and overseas. Flagship Fellowships are available for the study of Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Persian at designated Flagship Programs. Eligible applicants for Flagship Fellowships must be U.S. citizens with advanced proficiency in the Flagship language of study. Past recipients of Boren Scholarships or Fellowships are eligible to apply for the Flagship Fellowship. In addition, students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate Flagship programs may apply for Boren funding to participate in overseas Flagship programs.

Flagship Fellowship Application Deadline: January 12, 2012.

Application information can be found online at www.flagshipfellowships.org. You can also e-mail <flagship@iie.org>.

The Boren Awards and The Language Flagship are initiatives of the National Security Education Program (NSEP) and are administered by the Institute of International Education.

Scholar Rescue Fund

[from CAA, 9/11/09]

The Institute of International Education's Scholar Rescue Fund supports temporary academic positions at safe universities and colleges anywhere in the world for threatened academics whose lives and work are in danger in their home countries. Professors, researchers and lecturers from any country or field may apply.

Please download the information and application materials from www.scholarrescuefund.org/pages/for-scholars.php. Contact SRF@iie.org for questions. Deadline: 12 October 2009.

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Institute for the Study of the Ancient World

[from ISAW, 10/3/09]

Each year the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World makes about 9 appointments of visiting research scholars. We are now accepting applications for 2010-2011. The deadline for submissions is December 14, 2009.

ISAW's scope embraces research and graduate education in the history, archaeology, and culture of the entire Old World from late prehistoric times to the eighth century AD, including Asia and Africa. Projects of a theoretical or comparative nature relevant to this domain are also welcome. Academic visitors at ISAW should be individuals of scholarly distinction or promise in any relevant field of ancient studies who will benefit from the stimulation of working in an environment with colleagues in other disciplines. Applicants with a history of interdisciplinary exchange are particularly welcome. They will be expected to be in residence at the Institute during the period for which they are appointed and to take part in the intellectual life of the community.

Visiting research scholars at ISAW have access to the Institute's own library, which is in the process of development, as well as to a wide range of other libraries at NYU, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (located a block away), and other institutions in New York City. Scholars are provided with their own workspace. ISAW is prepared to host both individuals coming with their own funding and those needing partial or full support for a semester or year. Those appointed with ISAW funding will normally bear NYU research track ranks and have regular university benefits. Research support is normally a part of funding packages.

ISAW is prepared to consider not only individual applications for residencies but proposals from small research teams (usually two persons), the members of which are normally based in different institutions. It will also consider applications for years later than 2010-11 in cases where the applicant is interested in organizing an exhibition or a conference at ISAW.

A complete application will include an application form, letter of interest, c.v. (including publication list), and a research proposal. Applicants should have their doctorates in hand by the beginning of their period of appointment at ISAW. Students still in doctoral programs are not eligible for appointment under this program. Applications should be sent to:

Professor Roger S. Bagnall
Director, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
15 East 84th St.
New York, NY 10028.

For questions, please contact the Academic Program Coordinator, Kathryn Lawson.

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Intercollegiate Studies Institute

[from ISI, 10/17/10]

Richard M. Weaver Fellowship

Scholar, historian of ideas, and rhetorician, Richard M. Weaver (1910–1963) was deeply concerned with the decline of liberal arts education in America. Against the collectivists who sought uniformity, lowering of standards, and the imposition of liberal ideology, Weaver upheld the idea of excellence and the role of education in producing unique individuals capable of making reasoned choices. Against the apostles of specialization and permissiveness, Weaver maintained the integrity of academic disciplines while affirming the unity of knowledge.

In his essay "Education and the Individual," Weaver discussed the relation of liberal education to a free society in terms integral to the establishment of the Richard M. Weaver Fellowship Awards Program in 1964:

A liberal education specifically prepares for the achievement of freedom. Of this there is interesting corroboration in the word itself. "Liberal" comes from a Latin term signifying "free," and historically speaking, liberal education has been designed for the free men of a state. Its content and method have been designed to develop the mind and the character in making choices between truth and error, between right and wrong. For liberal education introduces one to the principles of things, and it is only with reference to the principles of things that such judgments are at all possible. The mere facts about a subject, which may come marching in monotonous array, do not speak for themselves. They speak only through an interpreter, as it were, and the interpreter has to be those general ideas derived from an understanding of the nature of language, of logic, and of mathematics, and of ethics and politics. The individual who is trained in these basic disciplines is able to confront any fact with the reality of his freedom to choose. This is the way in which liberal education liberates.

The Weaver Fellowship Program is maintained exclusively for those who will teach, for that profession presents the greatest opportunity to deal with the first concerns of civilization, and thus with its ultimate preservation. The teacher has the opportunity and responsibility to provide for the continuation of a society that is learned, humane, and free. The Weaver Fellowship Program assists future teachers who are motivated, as was Professor Weaver, by the need to integrate the idea of liberal education with their teaching efforts, and, in so doing, to restore to university studies their distinction and worth.

Each Weaver Fellow receives a grant of $5,000 and payment of tuition at the school of his choice (either in the U.S. or abroad). The theme of the required essay is "Education and a Free Society." Applicants must also meet ISI's general fellowship requirements. A downloadable form can be found here. Deadline for fellowships is January 16th of the year in which they will be awarded.

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International Committee for the History of Technology

[from H-NET, 9/27//11]

ICOHTEC Prize

The ICOHTEC Prize is sponsored by the Juanelo Turriano Foundation and consists of 3,000 Euro. The prize winning book will be presented and discussed at a special session of the next ICOHTEC symposium, July 2012, in Barcelona.

Eligible for the prize are original book-length works in any of the official ICOHTEC languages (English, French, German, Russian or Spanish) in the history of technology: published or unpublished Ph.D. theses or other monographs written by scholars who, when applying for the prize, are not older than 37 years. Articles and edited anthologies are not eligible.

For the ICOHTEC Prize 2012, please send a copy of the work you wish to be con-sidered for the prize to each of the three Prize Committee members. Your submissions must be postmarked no later than 23 January 2012. You may also submit an electronic version of the book or Ph.D. thesis by 24:00 o'clock of your local time on the same day. If your book is in Spanish or Russian, please also supply a summary in English, French or German of about 4500 words. In that case, the prize committee will find additional members, who are familiar with the language in which your book is written.

If the work is a Ph.D. thesis, it should have been accepted by your university in 2010 or 2011; if it is a published work, the year of publication should be 2010 or 2011. The submission should be accompanied by a CV (indicating also the date of birth) and, if applicable, a list of publications. Applicants are free to add references or reviews on the work submitted.

Any materials sent to the prize committee will not be returned.

Send a complete application by regular mail services or by e-mail to each of the following Prize Committee members:

Dick van Lente, Prize Committee Chairman
Faculty of History and Arts
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Postbox 1738
3000 DR Rotterdam
The Netherlands
tel +31 (0)10 4082509

Robert Belot
Directeur du Laboratoire RECITS (EA n°3897)
L'Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM)
90010 Belfort CEDEX
France

Thomas Zeller
University of Maryland
Department of History
2115 Francis Scott Key Hall
College Park, MD 20742-7315
USA

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International Institute for Asian Studies

IIAS Fellowship Program

[from IIAS, 3/27/10]

Affiliated fellows
Affiliated fellowships are offered to excellent postdoctoral scholars who have arranged for their own funding (via own institute, one of the international exchange programs, or a funding organization). IIAS can advise in finding financial support for highly qualified scholars.

Fellowships within (inter)national agreements (MoUs)
Fellows from certain countries can apply for fellowships within (inter)national agreements IIAS has signed, for example:

The Chinese Academy for Social Sciences (CASS), China
National Science Council (NSC), Taiwan
The National Institute for Humanities (NIHU), Japan
The J. Gonda Foundation, the Netherlands

Regulations: selection by the international exchange institute and/or IIAS, upon receipt of the fellowship application form.

Research fellows
Research fellows are PhD students or postdoctoral scholars attached to IIAS research programmes, i.e.:

ABIA South and Southeast Asian Art and ABIA South and Southeast Asian Art and Archaeology Index (ABIA)
Ageing in Asia and Europe
Energy Programme Asia (EPA)
Gender, Migration and Family in East and Southeast Asia
Illegal but Licit
Asia Design

Regulations: upon vacancy only.

IIAS Professors
IIAS Professors are attached to IIAS to teach, do research, and organize seminars in the Netherlands and other European countries.

National IIAS Professors
Regulations:
- upon vacancy only;
- selected by the Stichting ter Bevordering van de Azië Studies;
- based at Dutch University.

International IIAS professors
Regulations:
- nominated by home country/institute;
- selected by special selection committee;
- minimum level: assistant professor;
- (co-)financed by home country/institute;
- based at IIAS.

Application deadlines are: 1 February, 1 June, 1 October.

For specific information regarding the fellowship programme, please contact Sandra van der Horst.

Rubicon Grants of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research

[from IIAS Newsletter, Spring 2006]

IIAS invites young and promising postdoctoral researchers to apply for Rubicon Grants at the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) for twelve-month fellowships in the Netherlands .

Who can apply?
Postgraduates who are currently engaged in doctoral research or who have been awarded a doctorate in the twelve months preceding the relevant deadline. Applicants who are still engaged in doctoral research may only apply if their supervisor provides a written declaration approving their thesis.

The 2006 Rubicon application deadlines are 15 April, 15 September and 15 December.

IIAS offers Rubicon grantees affiliated fellowships in Leiden or Amsterdam . We also offer to mediate in finding a suitable Dutch host university or research institution for Rubicon applicants conducting research in Asian Studies. IIAS Rubicon fellows are offered office facilities, while the institute will assist in gaining access to libraries, archives and other institutions in the Netherlands . Fellows are expected to be productive in writing, possibly give a lecture or organise a workshop, remain in contact with European researchers, and make due reference to IIAS and NWO in (future) publications, (partly) made possible through research done during your stay.

For more information on IIAS fellowships and the Rubicon Grant, see the IIAS website. For specific information on IIAS fellowships, please contact Amis Boersma or Wouter Feldberg. For specific information on the Rubicon Grants, please refer to rubicon@nwo.nl.

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International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World

The International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World (ISIM), based in Leiden, the Netherlands, is now inviting applications and research proposals for various fellowships throughout 2000. For more information on Affiliated Fellowships, Atelier Fellowships, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Sabbatical Fellowships, Ph.D. Fellowships, Visiting Fellowship, as well as the ISIM M.Phil. programme in Islamic Studies, please check the ISIM website.

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Japan Art History Forum

[courtesy of A. Volk, 5/18/09]

Chino Kaori Memorial Essay Prize for Japan Art History

The Japan Art History Forum (JAHF) is pleased to announce the seventh annual Chino Kaori Memorial Essay Prize, which recognizes outstanding graduate student scholarship in Japanese art history. The prize is awarded to the best research paper written in English on a Japanese art history topic.

The prize is administered by JAHF and generously supported by the University of Hawai'i Press. The winner will receive $400 in books from the University of Hawai'i Press catalog and a complimentary two-year membership to JAHF.

The competition is open to graduate students from any university. Papers should be under 10,000 words (in Times New Roman, 12 point, double spaced) and not previously published. Submissions should be made by email. Texts should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF); illustrations should be in MS Power Point or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) with individual illustration images no larger than 75 dpi and the total file size no larger than 4 MB. Submissions not complying with the specifications will not be accepted. The selection committee will post an abstract of the winning paper on the JAHF website.

The deadline for submission of papers is July 1, 2009. Please direct submissions and questions to Joshua Mostow, JAHF Vice-president.

Past Chino Kaori Memorial Essay Prize winners are John Szostak, Alicia Volk, Maki Kaneko, Jung-Ah Woo, Ryan Holmberg and Namiko Kunimoto. Titles of winning essays, as well as abstracts of the 2005 to 2008 essays, can be found on the JAHF website. John Szostak's essay was published in Archives of Asian Art 57 (2007). Alicia Volk's essay was published in Impressions 26 (2004).

Graduate students, please avail yourselves of this opportunity to introduce your work to your colleagues. Advisors, please encourage your students to submit their essays to this annual competition.

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Japan Foundation

[from Japan Foundation, 8/26/11]

Fellowship Programs

Scholars and Researchers (Long-Term) (2-12 months):
Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences.

Scholars and Researchers (Short-Term) (21-59 days):
Scholars and researchers in the humanities and social sciences who need to conduct intensive research in Japan.

Doctoral Candidates (4-12 months):
Doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences.

Application deadline: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Notification of results: End of March, 2012

JFNY Grant Program - Japanese Studies

The Japan Foundation New York Office (JFNY) accepts applications from institutions of higher education for the JFNY Grant throughout the year. This grant aims to support projects that will enhance further understanding of Japan through academic exploration (there is a separate JFNY grant for Arts and Culture). Such projects generally take the form of conferences, colloquia, symposia, presentations, lectures, etc. Successful candidates may be granted up to $2,000, or up to $5,000 for projects conducted in the 14 Southern and 12 Midwestern states. Priority will be given to those projects that have secured additional funding from sources other than the Japan Foundation.

South: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Deadline: Applications must be received by JFNY at least 3 months prior to the beginning date of the project.

Support Program for Translation and Publication on Japan

This program provides support to projects related to translating and/or publishing Japanese works and publishing books which introduce Japanese culture that are written in foreign languages. Deadline: 19 November 2010.

Support Program for Documentary Production on Japan

This program provides assistance for the production of documentary films, TV programs, and other visual materials on Japan. Deadline: 19 November 2010.

JFNY Grant Program - Arts and Culture

The Japan Foundation New York office (JFNY) accepts applications from nonprofit organizations from the 37 states east of Rocky Mountains listed below for the JFNY Grant throughout the year. This grant aims to support projects that will further understanding of Japanese arts and culture. Successful projects may be granted up to $5,000. Priority will be given to those projects that have secured additional funding from sources other than the Japan Foundation.

Northeast: CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
South: AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
Midwest: IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI

Deadline: Applications must be received by JFNY at least 3 months prior to the beginning date of the project.

Japanese-Language Program for Specialists
[formerly the Japanese-Language Programs for Researchers and Postgraduate Students]

Japanese-Language Programs are administered by The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles. [Details for the programs available in a .pdf file.] Deadline: 1 December 2011.

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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

[from JSPS, 9/12/09]

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Foreign Researchers (Standard)
This program was established to assist promising and highly qualified young foreign researchers wishing to conduct research in Japan. It is aimed at providing opportunities for such researchers to, under the guidance of their hosts, conduct cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions, thereby permitting them to advance their own research while stimulating Japanese academic circles, particularly young Japanese researchers, through close collaboration in scientific activities. Such collaboration is also intended to advance scientific research in the counterpart countries. (Fellowships are awarded for a period of 12 to 24 months.) Two application channels are provided: (1) Application through Open Recruitment in Japan (Application by a Japanese host researcher); (2) Application through an Overseas Nominating Authority.

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Foreign Researchers (Short-term)
This fellowship program was launched this year to provide special short-term quotas for North America and European researchers to experience firsthand the research and living environment in Japan.

JSPS Summer Program
The JSPS Summer Program rovides opportunities for young pre- and post-doctoral researchers from North America and Europe to receive an orientation on Japanese culture and research systems and to pursue research under the guidance of host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutes over a period of two months during the summer.

Invitation Fellowship Program for Research in Japan
This program is designed to enable Japanese researchers to invite their foreign colleagues to Japan to participate in cooperative work and other academic activities. Researchers of all countries having diplomatic relations with Japan are eligible.

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research Abroad
Under this program, fellowships are awarded to young Japanese postdoctoral researchers for conducting research at foreign universities or research institutions for a period of two years.

[See also entires under Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and Social Science Research Council.]

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Japanese American Association of New York

[from JAA, 2/21/10]

JAA-Honjo Scholarship

Through generous funding from the Honjo Foundation, JAA is looking for qualified candidates for its 2010 JAA-Honjo Scholarship. This is open to students who will be enrolled in a full time course of graduate study (except music, studio art and performing arts) at an accredited US university in the New York area in academic year 2010-2011. The student should be able to demonstrate an interest in and ideally is already involved in furthering US-Japan relations. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2010.

Please submit a resume or CV, two letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor), undergraduate and graduate transcripts and essay on how your current course of study will help further US-Japan relations (500-750 words). If you are chosen as a recipient, you will be expected to stay in touch with the Honjo Foundation and let them know the status of your studies and how you have used your scholarship. Please also include your contact information. You may submit your application to:

Japanese American Association of New York
15 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036.

Please indicate on the envelope "HONJO SCHOLARSHIP."

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Journal of Women's History

[from H-ASIA, 8/6/11]

The Editorial Board of the Journal of Women's History is proud to announce the initiation of a biennial prize for the best article manuscript in the field of women's history authored by a graduate student. Manuscripts in any chronological and geographical area are welcome. We seek work that has broad significance for the field of women's history in general by addressing issues that transcend the particulars of the case or by breaking new ground methodologically.

Manuscripts should be submitted electronically, along with a cover letter specifying the author's graduate advisor, program, and status (i.e., year in program, ABD, etc.), by March 1, 2012 to each member of the committee: Durba Ghosh, Pamela Scully and Judith Zinsser.

The winning author will receive $3000, and the article will be published in the Journal of Women's History.

Editors
Journal of Women's History
Department of History
P. O. Box 6000 Rm. LN-G277
Binghamton University, SUNY
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
tel (607) 777-5060
fax (607)777-5100
e-mail <jwh@binghamton.edu>

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KCC Japan Education Exchange

[from H-ASIA, 10/7/08]

KCC-Japan Education Exchange will award a $24,000 fellowship to a graduate student who intends to do research in Japan for one year. There are no restrictions as to place of study or research in Japan, field of study, or age of applicant. Preference will be given to applicants who have documented interest in Japanese studies, such as the arts, culture, education, language, history, or journalism. Preference will be given to those advanced graduate applicants who provide written confirmation of the research or study site in Japan. The recipient must have a record of teaching effectively about Japan, or who show promise to do so in the future.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens. They must also be enrolled, in good standing, in a graduate program at an accredited higher education institution in the U.S. The fellowship is for teaching/research doctoral degrees only. Students enrolled in professional graduate degree programs are not eligible (i.e., M.B.A., J.D., M.D., etc.). Fellowship recipients must plan to teach in the U.S. after completing their degree, either at the secondary or higher education levels. Please visit the KCC-JEE website for application materials. Deadline for receipt of application: 12 January 2009.

KCC Japan Education Exchange
2100 Sanders Road, Suite #190
Northbrook, IL 60062
tel (847) 715-9859
fax (847) 715-9860

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Josephine De Kármán Fellowship Trust

[from De Kármán Fellowship Trust, 9/18/09, and Fastweb, 11/28/10]

The Josephine de Kármán Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore von Kármán, world renowned aeronautics expert and teacher and first director of the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, in memory of his sister, Josephine, who passed away in 1951. The purpose of this Fellowship program is to recognize and assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Professor von Kármán's high standards.

A minimum of ten (10) fellowships, $22,000 for graduate students and $14,000 for undergraduate students, will be awarded for the regular academic year (fall and spring semesters or the equivalent where the quarterly system prevails), paid through the fellowship office of the university in which the recipient is enrolled for study in the United States. Study must be carried out only in the United States and all funds must be expended only within this country. The fellowship is for one academic year and may not be renewed or postponed.

De Kármán fellowships are open to students in any discipline, including international students, who are currently enrolled in a university or college located within the United States. Only candidates for the PhD who will defend their dissertations by June 2011 and undergraduates entering their senior year (will receive bachelors degree in June 2011) are eligible for consideration. Postdoctoral and masters degree students are not eligible for consideration. Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities.

Complete applications, including official transcripts of applicant's graduate and undergraduate studies at institutions in the United States and and two letters of recommendation, must be received by the fellowship committee IN ONE PACKAGE postmarked no later than midnight, January 31, 2011. Late applications will not be considered.

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Kennan Institute

[from H-NET, 9/20/10]

Title VIII Research Scholarships

Title VIII Research Scholarships lasting three to nine months are available to academic participants in the early stages of their career (before tenure) or scholars whose careers have been interrupted or delayed. For non-academics, an equivalent degree of professional achievement is expected. Eligibility is limited to the postdoctoral level for academic participants, although doctoral candidates in the process of completing a dissertation may apply (the dissertation must be successfully defended before taking residence at the Kennan Institute). Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Research proposals examining the countries of Central Eurasia are eligible. Those proposals related to regional Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, Belarus, the Caucuses, and contemporary issues are particularly welcome. The Title VIII Research Scholar grant offers a stipend of $3,300 per month, research facilities, computer support, and some research assistance. Grant recipients are required to be in residence at the Institute in Washington, D.C. for the duration of their grant.

One round of competitive Title VIII Research Scholar selection is held per year. The deadline for receipt of applications and supporting materials is December 1, 2010. Application materials must be submitted by mail; materials sent by electronic mail or facsimilie will not be considered. Decisions on appointment will be made in mid-February; grantees are able to commence their appointments as early as July. If you plan to apply, please e-mail kennan@wilsoncenter.org to inform us of your intention.

Research Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed by the Kennan Institute's Advisory Council at its annual meeting. Recommendations from the Advisory Council are approved by the Director and Deputy Director of the Wilson Center. The Council bases its recommendations on the following criteria:

Continuation of the Research Scholar program in 2010-11 is contingent on future funding. The Research Scholar Program is supported by the Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII) of the United States Department of State. For application forms and further information, click here or write to:

Title VIII Research Scholarship
Kennan Institute
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
tel (202) 691-4100
fax (202) 691-4247.

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Kenyon College

[from Kenyon, 9/22/10]

Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship

This award is named in honor of the late Marilyn Yarbrough, Kenyon parent and trustee. A legal scholar and university administrator who was a former editor of the Black Law Journal and a member of the Pulitzer Prize Board, Marilyn Yarbrough often addressed gender and racial discrimination in her scholarship and teaching.

The program is for scholars in the final stages of their doctoral work who need only to finish the dissertation to complete requirements for the Ph.D. We hope the experience of living and working for a year at Kenyon will encourage these Fellows to consider a liberal arts college as a place to begin their careers as teachers and scholars. In the past, fellowships have been awarded in: African and African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Asian Studies, Biology, English, History, Math, Modern Languages and Literatures (Spanish), Music, Religious Studies, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies.

Kenyon will provide a stipend of $32,500, plus health benefits, housing, and a small moving allowance. The College will also provide some allowance to cover research, travel to conferences and professional expenses. Kenyon will assist the Fellow in finding college housing. The Fellow will be provided an office, a networked computer, and secretarial support services. Faculty colleagues at Kenyon recognize and embrace the opportunity to welcome and mentor new faculty members.

The Fellow is expected to write the dissertation and to teach one course each semester, usually in the Fellow's general research area. Fellows are also expected to offer a college lecture or departmental seminar on the dissertation topic at some point during the academic year in residence. Kenyon College assumes that the Fellow will participate in the intellectual life of his/her home department, as well as in the broader cultural life of the College. Our primary expectation, however, and the main focus of this fellowship, is the completion of the dissertation.

Eligibility to apply for the Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship is l"mited to those meeting all of the following four criteria who are citizens or nationals of the United States or otherwise "protected individuals' as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)(B).

To apply, go to https://employment.kenyon.edu. Only electronic applications will be accepted. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 15, 2010. We will, however, continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.

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Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture

[courtesy of Khan Program, 1/27/12]

2012-2013 Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs for Advanced Historical Research in Islamic Art and Architecture

The Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture is pleased to invite applications for Fellowships with stipends and self-supported Associateships to conduct advanced historical research in Islamic art and architecture at Harvard University. AKPIA Fellowship grants are intended principally for overseas scholars-preferable, but not exclusively, from Muslim countries-to support research in art and architectural history and archaeology. Our grants are not intended to sponsor travel or design, conservation, or urban development projects/

We welcome applications both from established scholars and from recent graduates. Research projects that are publishable in Muqarnas: An Annual on the Visual Cultures of the Islamic World, an annual publication of the Aga Khan Program, are preferred.

AKPIA Fellows and Associates have an affiliation with Harvard University's Department of History of Art and Architecture (HAA). Our AKPIA scholars are free to pursue their own research, audit Harvard seminars, and are given access to Harvard's extensive library system as well as the University's museums.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Postdoctoral Fellowships enable scholar to continue their studies under the general supervision of one or more Harvard faculty members. Each Fellow is free to pursue her/his own research without any obligations other than presenting a public lecture on her/his research project--as part of the AKPIA lecture series, A Forum for Islamic Art and Architecture--and submitting an article based on the research at Harvard for consideration in Muqarnas. AKPIA Fellows have access to all Harvard University libraries, museums, and facilities. Fellows are welcome to audit Harvard seminars, if they so choose.

Each Fellow is responsible for finding her/his own housing in the Harvard area. The Program does not provide housing for its scholars. Fellows may be eligible to enroll in University health insurance during the open enrollment periods. Proof of insurance is required of Fellows who opt to use other health insurance plans.

Fellowship grants are not intended to fund travel research. While Fellows' stipends may be used for research and travel expenses, AKPIA Fellows are expected to remain in residence full-time in the Harvard area. Incoming Fellows should plan to make only rare and brief research visits to other places, as may be required by their research projects.

The duration of Fellowship ranges from a minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 9 months, ordinarily between September and May.

The stipend awarded to each Fellow is based on need and length of stay. Stipends may not exceed a total of $27,000 (gross income, before taxes). Funds for Fellowships are limited; when funds are not available for a strong Fellowship candidate, an Associateship may be offered in lieu of a Fellowship.

ASSOCIATESHIPS

An AKPIA Associate is an unpaid scholar given Harvard library and museum access in furtherance of a well-defined, specific research project. Associateships enable scholars greater flexibility in carrying out independent research. Associates are given access to Harvard's extensive library system as well as the University's museums. Some Associates are given the opportunity to participate in the AKPIA lecture series, "A Forum for Islamic Art and Architecture," and departmental symposia.

Residency is not required; Associates are not required to remain in the Harvard area for the duration of their appointment. Associates are responsible for finding their own housing; the Program does not provide housing for its scholars.

The maximum duration of an Associateship is 12 months. Associateships are unpaid positions. Applicants with outside sources of funding are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD, DPhil, or equivalent). A solid command of written and spoken English is expected.

All application materials must be received by Monday, April 2, 2012. Results will be announced by the end of May. Application materials must be submitted in hard copy only; the Committee will not review application materials sent by email, nor will the Committee consider incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline. The following materials are required of applicants:

These materials may either be mailed directly to the Program from the institutions or recommenders (preferred), may be sent by a professional dossier and credentials service (such as Interfolio), or may be included with the other application materials in their original, sealed envelopes. All other materials should be submitted together in a single envelope or package. Application materials should be mailed to:

Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture
Harvard University
Attn: AKPIA Fellowship Program
485 Broadway, Sackler Museum
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Körber-Stiftung

[from H-ARTHIST, 11/28/11]

Deutscher Studienpreis [German Academic Prize] 2012

Schirmherr Norbert Lammert hat den Wettbewerb um den Deutschen Studienpreis 2012 offiziell gestartet. Der Wettbewerb richtet sich an Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler aller Fachrichtungen, die im Jahr 2011 eine exzellente Dissertation von besonderer gesellschaftlicher Bedeutung vorgelegt haben. Er zählt mit drei Spitzenpreisen von je 30.000 Euro zu den höchstdotierten deutschen Nachwuchspreisen. Einsendeschluss für die aktuelle Ausschreibung ist der 1. März 2012.

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Korea Foundation

[from AAS, 3/26/10]

Korean Studies Scholarship Program (Korea Foundation Fellowship for Graduate Students)

This program is designed to promote Korean studies and foster young scholars in this field by providing graduate students majoring in Korean studies in North America with scholarships for their coursework and/or research while enrolled at their home institutions. It covers students only through the year that they are advanced to candidacy and only if they are in residence and not engaged in overseas research. Please refer to the Korea Foundation Fellowship program for research abroad funding possibilities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1.M.A.- or Ph.D.-level students majoring in Korean studies at any university in North America.

2. Fields of Study: Korea-related coursework and research in the humanities and social sciences, culture and arts, and comparative research related to Korea. Natural sciences, medical sciences and engineering fields are not eligible.

SCHOLARSHIP TERMS

1. Scholarships are for one academic year only. Scholarship recipients may reapply in succeeding years for additional support, however, they will be judged competitively against that year's pool of applicants.

2. Fellowship Period

a. Ph.D. Students: Up to four (4) successive years (coursework: 3 years/ dissertation: 1 year)

b. M.A. Students: Up to two (2) successive years

3. Scholarship amounts will be determined by the review committee, but generally will be in the range of $10,000–$20,000. Awards will be provided in the form of flat stipends and are intended to cover living expenses and/or tuition costs.

4. Scholarship recipients are required to submit a report on their academic/research activities at the conclusion of their scholarship periodz.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants should be expected to show sufficient ability to use Korean-language sources in their study and research. This ability should be mentioned in the applicant's cover letter, and in addition, one (of three) required letters of recommendation must be a language reference from an advisor or language instructor attesting to the student's language ability.

2. This program is intended for students majoring in Korean studies at U.S./Canadian universities. Korean nationals studying in the United States or Canada are also eligible to apply for the Fellowship.

3. Students who are receiving support from other programs administered by the Foundation, such as the Korea Foundation Fellowships for Korean Studies or Korean Language Training, are not eligible for concurrent support under this program.

The Advisory Committee for the Korean Studies Program for North America will serve as the review committee, evaluate applications and recommend selections. The selection process follows the normal practices and procedures common to standard peer reviews in the United States. The process of peer review is intended to ensure that applications are judged fairly by a panel of experts and to prevent either the actuality or the suggestion of improper interference on the part of the organizations involved in designing, administering or funding the competition.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Documentation for New Applications should comprise the following: (1) Foundation Application Form (downloadable at http://www.kf.or.kr); (2) a three-page narrative proposal outlining research interests and academic progress of the student, separately accompanied by a one-page bibliography; (3) grade transcripts of coursework (of Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral degree); and (4) three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from someone able to attest to the applicant's language ability. Korean nationals should submit an English ability assessment like TOEFL or GRE (within five years with comments from their academic supervisor instead of Korean language).

Documentation for renewed applications should comprise the following: (1) Foundation Application Form (downloadable at http://www.kf.or.kr); (2) Progress report outlining his/her academic activities during the previous Fellowship period and detailed study plan,including title and brief description of term papers or presentations at seminars/conferences; (3) Grade transcripts of coursework during the previous Fellowship period (if available); (4) A progress report from his/her supervisor.

The Fellowship Program Department of the Korea Foundation will collect and forward applications to the review committee members, who will rank each application separately, and then meet together to reach a consensus on which applicants to award. Applicants are notified of the outcome in May.

ll the application materials should be submitted by e-mail first and then original copies should be sent by postal mail within the deadline. All the documents except the Application should be in PDF Files attached to the e-mail. Please refer to the mailing address below:

Fellowship for Graduate Studies
Fellowship Program Department
The Korea Foundation
2558 Nambusunwhanro
Diplomatic Center 10th Floor, Seocho-gu
Seoul 137-863
Republic of Korea
tel +(82-2) 2046-8552
fax +(82-2) 3463-6075
e -mail scholar@kf.or.kr

The application deadline for 2010–2011 is January 31, 2010.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Fellowship recipients are required to submit reports on their research or coursework at the conclusion of their one-year fellowship period (form downloadable at http://www.kf.or.kr). Upon completion of their studies, all recipients must submit copies of their M.A. theses or doctoral dissertations to the Foundation, and shall keep the Foundation informed of developments in their academic and professional careers thereafter.

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Korea Society

[from Asian Studies Newsletter 48:1]

The Korea Society is offering two scholarships for Korean language study at a university in Korea. Graduate students enrolled in degree programs, recent college graduates with a clearly defined interest in Korea, and U.S. citizens who are currently residing in the United States are eligible to apply. Benefits include tuition and fees, economy class round-trip airfare between the recipient's home of record and Seoul by the most direct route, and a monthly living allowance. For more information or to download an application, please visit our website. Send completed application to:

Naomi Paik
The Korea Society
950 Third Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10022
tel (212) 759-7525 x28.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 28 March 2003.

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Korea University

[from H-ASIA, 7/20/11]

ARI Fellowship Program for Northeast Asian Studies

The ARI Fellowship Program for Northeast Asian Studies is designed to provide scholars and doctoral candidates of foreign countries with an opportunity to carry out research on topics related to Northeast Asia at the Asiati c Research Institute of Korea University.

Eligibility: Individuals in the humanities and social sciences who are currently engaged in Northeast Asia-related research and teaching activities are eligible to apply. The fellowship is not open to Korean nationals, but those with resident status in foreign countries are eligible. Priority will be given to scholars who have received their Ph.D. degree within five years of their application and doctoral candidates who have completed all academic requirements except the dissertation (ABDs).

Grant Period: The fellowship period is for up to six months and may begin any time between January 1st and December 31st. However, taking into account the time required for review process, applicants must plan to begin their fellowship period at least one month behind the application deadline.

Fellowship Grant:
1. Economy-class round-trip airfare (only provided to those who are based overseas prior to the fellowship period). Reimbursement of airfare will be provided after arrival.
2. Free accommodation either on or off campus.
3. Access to ARI facilities, including Korea University libraries, and a communal office to be shared with other visiting fellows.

Required Materials:
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal
- Evidence of current employment or affiliation (if possible)
Applicants should submit all required materials via email attachment or send original documents by post. Documents must be postmarked no later than the deadline.

Obligations: While at the ARI, fellows will be encouraged to present work-in-progress and to conduct joint research with ARI members.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2011.

Notification: After application, a conformation email will be sent to all applicants within five days. Unless you receive an e-mail, please contact ARI. Fellowship awardees will be notified individually after each application deadline.

Asiatic Research Institute
Korea University
Anam-Dong 5 Ga-1
Sungbuk-Gu
Seoul 136-701
Korea
tel +82 (0)2 3290-1604, +82 (0)2 3290-1600
fax +82 (0)2 923-4661.

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Kulturstiftung des Bundes

[from Kulturstiftung, 12/4/11]

International Museum Fellowship

The Federal Cultural Foundation [Kulturstiftung des Bundes] International Museum Fellowship programme offers museums and public collections in Germany the opportunity to hire young, top-level foreign researchers and curators to work at their organizations.

The goal of the fellowship programme is to encourage German museums to internationalize their topics, working methods and areas of emphasis and support them in applying new approaches to their established organizational structures. The programme also aims to improve intercultural competence within the museums themselves, as well as strengthen international networks between scientists, curators and museologists.

The Federal Cultural Foundation invites museums to apply for an 18-month, project-based work and research fellowship to finance the visit of a young researcher or curator from abroad. The Foundation will award a total of 20 fellowships, for which publicly accessible, state and/or municipally funded museums, collections and exhibition venues of all kinds may apply. In the case of private-law entities, applicants are eligible if they also receive public funding from a municipal, state or federal agency.

For the fellows–outstanding young researchers, curators or museologists who already have initial working experience–this programme offers them the chance to gain further professional experience at a German museum. The fellow can become acquainted with the latest scientific and methodological developments in his/her field in Germany, gain a comprehensive view of the working methods and collections at a museum, and establish contacts to colleagues and institutional partners for possible international joint ventures in the future. The fellowship holder will oversee a project under the supervision of a mentor, who works in a responsible position at the museum. Applying his or her relevant expertise, the fellowship holder is expected to independently carry out the project related to the main areas of the museum's exhibition, research and collection activities.

A planned Academy Programme will provide professional support to the fellowship holders and facilitate contact-building between institutions in Germany and abroad. In addition to workshops for all the fellowship holders and their mentors, the Academy will host colloquiums and a concluding event, at which all participants will discuss and evaluate the programme's success.

Furthermore, the Federal Cultural Foundation aims to increase the continued impact of the programme by funding up to ten follow-up projects. When the fellowship funding period concludes, the participating museum can apply for funding for a follow-up exhibition, carried out independently by the fellowship holder. The idea is to intensify the project-related collaboration between the fellow and the museum beyond the fellowship period, as well as increase the visibility of new forms of museum work in public.

The Federal Cultural Foundation is coordinating the fellowship programme with the support of the Goethe-Institut–a partner with extensive knowledge of cultural institutions in countries around the world. The Goethe-Institut, along with its regional branches, can assist German museums in an advisory function, locating suitable candidates at foreign universities, academies and museums for participation in the fellowship programme.

The Executive Board of the Federal Cultural Foundation is responsible for selecting fellowship winners and awarding possible follow-up project funding. Its decisions will be based on the recommendations of five independent experts: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Borsdorf, director of the Essen Ruhrmuseum Foundation; Dr. Andrea Buddensieg, curator at the ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe; Julia Pattis, cultural scientist and trainee at the German Kinamathek – Film and Television Museum, advisory board member in the Museum Assistance working group at the German Museums Association with focus on international exchange; Dr. Perdita von Kraft, director of the Kunstmuseum Dieselkraftwerk Cottbus; Prof. Thomas Weski, professor of Curatorial Cultures at the Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig.

The Federal Cultural Foundation has allocated 2.58 million euros to fund the International Museum Fellowship from 2011 to 2016. Each fellowship awarded by the Federal Cultural Foundation is worth 71,300 euros. Follow-up exhibitions may receive funding of up to 50,000 euros each.

[Funding guidelines and application forms (in German) available at http://www.kulturstiftung-des-bundes.de/cms/en/programme/fellowship_internationales_museum/index.html.] The submission deadline for applications to the International Museum Fellowship programme is 30 April 2012. This programme offers only one application round. Submissions are accepted based on the date of the postmark. The application deadline for follow-up exhibition funding will be announced at the end of 2013.

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League of United Latin American Citizens

[from LULAC, 3/26/10]

LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF)

Run completely at the local, grassroots level, the LNSF is coordinated nationally by LNESC (LULAC National Educational Service Centers). We bring together local fund raising efforts with corporate partners to provide over $750,000.00 in scholarships to all levels of degree-seeking students each year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident • Must have applied to or be enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate's degree • A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council

Award Criteria: Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards: 1. National Scholastic Achievement Awards
• The student has a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and, if the student is an entering freshman,
• The student scores 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test.
2. Honors Awards
• The student has a GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and, if the student is an entering freshman,
• The student scores 23 or higher on the ACT test, or 1100 or higher on the SAT test.
3. General Awards
Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual's motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered.

For consideration of an Honors or NSA award, entering college freshmen must also submit:
• High School or college transcript with GPA
• Copy of ACT or SAT score report

March 31, 2010: Application due
May 15, 2010: Applicants notified of scholarship award
July 15, 2010: First scholarship disbursement sent
January 15, 2011: Second scholarship disbursement sent

All applications should be mailed directly to the nearest LULAC Council. Please see the list below. Applications will not be accepted at the LNESC National Office.

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J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship Programme

[courtesy of B. Man, 11/13/11]

The J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship Programme was established in 2008 in memory of Dr. Lee Jung Sen's lifelong contributions in Chinese art promotions. To succeed Dr. Lee's passions and visions towards Chinese art, this annual exchange programme aims to foster Chinese art developments and international dialogues among museums. Through the programme, professional development opportunities in related [fields] but not limited to Chinese art history, curatorship, archaeology and conservations are provided to both local and overseas cuators and young academics to participate in attachments at renowned museums or art institutions in Canada, the UK the USA, Chine or Taiwan.

Fellows will have opportunities to work under leading curatorial professionals and to participate in curatorial works and researches for a period of four to twelve months outside their national borders, at which round-trip airfare and living expenses during the attachment period will be covered.

The programme application deadline is 31 January 2012, and the award announcement will be made in June 2012. [Program application details and a list of participating institutions are available at http://www.jsleefellowship.org/.]

Contact:
Beryl Man
Programme Coordinator
J. S. Lee Memorial Fellowship Programme
1401C, Caroline Centre
28 Yun Ping Road
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong
fax +852 2895 5156

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Leiden University

[from H-NET, 1/13/10]

Brill Fellowship at the Scaliger Institute

The Scaliger Institute and Brill publishers invite scholars and researchers to send in proposals for the 2010 Brill fellowship at the Scaliger Institute of Leiden University Library.

Brill, the oldest scholarly publishing house in The Netherlands based in Leiden since 1683, is sponsoring the Scaliger Institute for the period 2006-2011. This contribution provides an opportunity for one or two fellows to come to Leiden University Library each year in order to do research in the library's rich Special Collections. The Brill fellowship is intended for a minimum period of three months. The allowance, which is intended to cover the costs of accommodation and research, is €1000 per month. Applications can be submitted by mail and post to the board of the Brill fellowship. The prospective fellow must be involved in one of the following main subject areas of Brill: Middle East & Islamic Studies; Asian Studies; Medieval & Early Modern History; Biblical & Religious Studies; Ancient Near East & Egypt and Classical Studies.

The Brill fellow is expected to contribute to the activities of the Scaliger Institute and to give a public lecture. When the occasion arises, the lecture will be published by Brill in association with the Scaliger Institute.

Applicants must submit the following information:

The closing date for applications of the Brill fellowship 2010 is 31 January 2010.

Fellowship applications will be submitted to a board consisting of Prof. dr. H. Beukers (director of the Scaliger Institute), C. Keijsper MA (Head of Special Collections, Leiden University Library), K. van Ommen MA (Coordinator Scaliger Institute) and prof. dr. A. Vanderjagt (Em.Professor in the History of Ideas, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen).

Kasper van Ommen MA
Coordinator Scaliger Instituut
Witte Singel 27
Postbus 9501
2300 RA Leiden
tel +31 (0)71-5272905

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Leverhulme Trust

Philip Leverhulme Prizes

[from jobs.ac.uk, 3/17/10]

The Leverhulme Board are offering up to 25 Philip Leverhulme Prizes for 2010. The Prizes are intended to recognise the achievement of outstanding researchers who are at an early stage in their careers but who have already acquired an international reputation for their work. Prizes are available in five disciplines, including History of Art. A full list of all five disciplines can be found on the Leverhulme Trust website. The value of each Prize will be £70,000, to be spent within two or three years, and can be used for any purpose to advance the prize holder's research, with the following exceptions: augmentation of the prize holder's salary and institutional overheads. Awards will be made in recognition of the past research achievement of nominees and with the expectation that this achievement reflects outstanding promise for future work. Prize winners should be under age 36 on 17 May 2010 and should hold a post (irrespective of the source of funding) in a UK institution of higher education or research. Nominations are also accepted for those aged 36 to 39 inclusive if they have had a distinct career change or break. Nomination materials can be accessed online from the Trust's website.

Nominations must be submitted online by the closing date of 4.00pm on 17 May 2010. Decisions will be made by the end of November 2010, and the Prizes are to be taken up before the end of November 2011.

Research Fellowships

[from jobs.ac.uk, 9/23/09]

Approximately 90 Fellowships are available to enable experienced researchers (but not only members of academia) to undertake a programme of research (but not towards degrees or other qualifications). Fellowships have a maximum value of £45,000 and provide research expenses over and above normal living costs and/or a contribution to reasonable replacement costs or loss of earnings. Awards are tenable for between 3 and 24 months and must be started between 1 June 2010 and 1 May 2011. Any subject considered. Applicants must be resident in the UK, be a permanent member of the UK scholarly community, and able to demonstrate an established track record in their chosen area of research.

Applicants must provide a detailed methodology of their research proposal, a list of publications, and the names of expert referees able to comment on their qualifications and project. Eligible applicants can access application materials from the Trust's website. Closing date: 4.00pm on Tuesday 10 November 2009.

Study Abroad Fellowships

[from jobs.ac.uk, 9/23/09]

Approximately 15 Fellowships are available providing up to £22,000 for holders of a full-time post in a UK university, museum, art gallery or comparable institution, who have held such a post in the UK for at least the last 5 years. The aim is to fund a period overseas for between 3 and 12 months in a stimulating academic environment, devoted to the exchange of ideas, the development of new lines of research and collaborations, the enhancement of existing links, developing innovations in teaching, or the opportunity for "discipline-hopping excursions" into new areas of research. Take up between 1 June 2010 and 1 May 2011. Any subject considered. Fellowships provide reasonable replacement costs and/or essential incidental expenses. Applicants must provide clear reasons for their choice of host institution and country, and the host institution must confirm its willingness to host the Fellow.

Eligible applicants can access application materials from the Trust's website. Closing date: 4.00pm on Tuesday 10 November 2009.

Study Abroad Studentships

[from jobs.ac.uk, 9/23/09]

Up to 20 Studentships are available to support a period of advanced study or research (not in the UK or USA) for 12 or 24 months. The awards provide an annual maintenance allowance of £17,000, a return air fare and baggage allowance, and an allowance of £6000 for a student accompanied by a dependent partner. Assistance with research costs and overseas fees is given at the Committee's discretion.

Applicants must have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years and hold an undergraduate degree from a UK institution. Undergraduates are not eligible. Candidates must be under age 30 on 1 June 2010 or, if older, must make a strong and appropriate case for special consideration. Applicants must be available for interview in London in late April 2010. Eligible applicants can access application materials from the Trust's website. Closing date: 4.00pm on Tuesday 10 November 2009.

Emeritus Fellowships

[from jobs.ac.uk, 9/23/09]

Approximately 30 Fellowships are available to enable the completion of a piece of research. Awards have a maximum value of £22,000, are tenable for between 3 and 24 months and must be started between 1 August 2010 and 1 July 2011. Applicants must have held a teaching and/or research post in a university or comparable institution in the UK at the time of retirement, must be retired before commencing the Fellowship and no longer have a normal contract of employment.

Eligible applicants can access application materials from the Trust's website. Closing date: 4.00pm on Tuesday 10 November 2009.

Research Awards Advisory Committee
The Leverhulme Trust
1 Pemberton Row
London EC4A 3BG
UK

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Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund

[from Liebmann Fund, 11/28/10]

Mrs. Liebmann was the daughter of Krikor Zohrab, a prominent Armenian intellectual, writer and statesman. She supported students and educational and charitable organizations during her lifetime.

Fellowships are restricted to graduate students who are United States citizens attending an accredited and designated institution of higher education within the United States. The program of study need not be limited to Armenian studies, and candidates can be of any national descent. Applications must be submitted through the dean of the university where the student is pursuing graduate studies. In the case of undergraduate liberal arts colleges, students in their senior year are eligible to apply for a fellowship to fund their future graduate work. Please contact your school's financial aid or fellowship office for more information and to obtain an application.

Independent research and study grants are restricted to scholars who are based in and conducting research in the United States. PLEASE NOTE: Independent research and study grants are offered only on rare occasion.

Fellowship candidates must have an outstanding undergraduate record, demonstrate financial need and be attending a designated college or university.

Fellowships cover the cost of tuition and provide an annual $18,000 stipend for living expenses.

Fellowship applications are distributed to designated universities in October, applications are due in January and decisions are made in April/May.

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Library of Congress

Mellon Foreign Area Fellowship Research Awards

The Library of Congress is again accepting applications for its Mellon Foreign Area Fellowship Research Awards. The postdoctoral fellowships, made possible by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, were designed to support research that uses the Library's unrivaled foreign-language and area-studies collections. The Mellon Foundation grant finances three years of fellowship competitions. This will be the second year that the fellowships are offered. The deadline for submission of applications is 15 January 1998.

In addition to the requirements of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and possession of a doctoral degree, the awards are for scholars who are proposing or working on a second major research project with a focus on foreign-language materials. Fellowships may last from five to 11 months and can begin no sooner than August 1, 1998. Stipends of $3,000 per month, up to a maximum of $33,000 for 11 months, will be awarded; they may be used to extend the research period supported by other funds.

The Mellon Fellowships are administered by the Office of Scholarly Programs. They were first announced in January 1997 and five awards resulted from the first competition. In addition to work on their projects, fellows will be presenting their research and sharing their insights and experiences during occasional gatherings. Application forms and further information may be obtained from:

Office of Scholarly Programs
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540-4860
tel (202) 707-3302
fax (202) 707-3595

Applications may be submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail. Additional information, including an application, is also available at the Library of Congress home page.

Florence Tan Moeson Fellowship Program

[from H-ASIA, 7/28/11]

The Asian Division Friends Society announces the Florence Tan Moeson Research Fellowship for 2010. This fellowship is made possible by a generous donation of Florence Tan Moeson, for 43 years a Chinese Team cataloger in the Regional and Cooperative Cataloging Division before she retired in 2001. Mrs. Moeson passed away on November 15, 2008.

The purpose of the Fellowship Program is to give individuals the opportunity to use the Asian and Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) collections in the Library of Congress to pursue scholarly research projects. The Library's Asian collections are among the most significant outside of Asia and consist of over 2.8 million monograph, serial, newspaper, manuscript and microform titles in the vernacular languages of East, South and Southeast Asia. The Library's AAPI collection was officially launched in 2007. It contains primary resource materials including monographs, serials, government reports, newspapers, census data, photos, oral histories, sound recordings, film, and miscellaneous ephemera pertaining to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

For more details regarding this fellowship and information about past awardees, please visit http://www.loc.gov/rr/asian/FTM.html. The deadline for the 2012 application season is September 30, 2011.

The Florence Tan Moeson Research Fellowship awards total $14,000 each year for 10 years in support of grant support for research projects employing the Asian Division's Reading Room and the Library's extensive Asian collections. The grants are awarded upon demonstration of need through a competitive process. Grants are intended to subsidize the researcher's transportation fares to and from Washington, DC, overnight accommodations and photocopying fees. Graduate students, independent scholars, community college teachers, researchers without regular teaching appointments, and librarians with a demonstrated need for research fellowship support are eligible to apply.

The Library's Asian collections began in 1869 with a gift of 10 works in 933 volumes from an emperor of China to the United States. Spanning a diversity of subjects from China, Japan, Korea, the South Asian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the Asian Pacific American community, the Library's Asian and AAPI collections have become one of the most accessible and comprehensive sources in the world. To learn about the content of LC Asian and AAPI collections, visit the Library's Asian Division's website.

Contact: Dr. Anchi Hoh, Co-Chair, Florence Tan Moeson Fellowship Program Committee, (202) 707-5673.

Caroline and Erwin Swann Foundation

[from CAA, 11/26/11]

The Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon administered by the Library of Congress 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. Although research must be in the field of caricature and cartoon, there is no limitation regarding the place or time period covered. In lieu of one fellowship, the board has made smaller awards to several recipients in recent years due to the number, nature, and quality of fellowship applications. For criteria, guidelines, and application forms, see www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellow.html.

Submit (preferably electronically): cover sheet, CV, abstract, proposal with (no more than 10) supporting visual images, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation. Deadline [15 February 2012.

For a list of projects that have received support from 1999 to the present, see www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellowslist.html.

Kluge Fellowships

[from H-NET, 5/8/12]

The Library of Congress invites qualified scholars to conduct research in the John W. Kluge Center using the Library of Congress collections and resources for a period of up to eleven months. Established in 2000 through an endowment of $60 million from John W. Kluge, the Center is located in the splendid Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. The Kluge Center furnishes attractive work and discussion space for Kluge Chair holders, for distinguished visiting scholars, and for post-doctoral Fellows supported by other private foundation gifts. Residents have easy access to the Library's specialized staff and to the intellectual community of Washington.

The Kluge Center especially encourages humanistic and social science research that makes use of the Library's large and varied collections. Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, or multi-lingual research is particularly welcome. Among the collections available to researchers are the world's largest law library and outstanding multi-lingual collections of books and periodicals. Deep special collections of manuscripts, maps, music, films, recorded sound, prints and photographs are also available. Further information about the Library's collections can be found on the Library's website: http://www.loc.gov/rr/.

Applicant eligibility: Scholars who have received a terminal advanced degree within the past seven years in the humanities, social sciences or in a professional field such as architecture or law are eligible. Exceptions may be made for individuals without continuous academic careers. Applicants may be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals. Upon selection, and in accordance with relevant visa regulations, foreign nationals will be assisted in obtaining the appropriate visa. To meet the minimum eligibility requirements, the degree must be formally awarded by the deadline date.

Tenure & Stipend: Fellowships are tenable for periods from six to eleven months at a stipend of $4,200 per month for residential research at the Library of Congress. The constraints of space and the desirability of accommodating the maximum number of Fellows may lead to an offer of fewer months than originally requested. Fellows may be in residence at any time during the fourteen-month window between June 1 of the year in which the Fellowship is awarded and August 1 of the year following. Stipends will be paid monthly by the Library of Congress, by means of electronic transfer to a U.S. bank account.

Applications: All application materials must be written in English. Please submit an original (signed) and six copies of your full application. The Fellowship application requires a research proposal (no longer than three single-spaced pages); a bibliography of basic sources; a one paragraph project summary; a two-page curriculum vitae which should indicate major prior scholarship; and three letters of reference (in English) from people who have read the project proposal and know the quality of the applicant's scholarship. Do not use any staples for the mailed application materials, use paper clips instead. In the research proposal, applicants should indicate the collections of the Library of Congress that will be used for research. Applications must be post-marked by July 15.

Language Certification: For applicants whose native language is not English, there must be evidence that the applicant is fluent in English so as easily to conduct research, discuss work with colleagues, and make a public presentation, although the ultimate product of the research may be written in the applicant's native language. For English speakers who seek to do research in the Library's foreign language collections, there must be evidence that they have a command of the relevant language or languages at the level requisite for serious research.

Expectations: Kluge Fellows will give one public presentation of their research and provide a final report on their research and its results. Two copies of any ultimate product of this research (book, article, film, website, etc.) should be sent to the Library of Congress. Kluge Fellows will also have opportunities to meet with Library specialists and curators, and on occasion with Members of Congress and Congressional staff.

Awards: Up to twelve Kluge Fellowships will be awarded annually by the Library of Congress. Awards will be announced about April 1of the year following that in which the application is due. For overseas Fellows, award letters will address visa questions and include a form which must be filled out and submitted to the Library of Congress to determine tax residency status and the potential for U.S. Federal income tax withholding. Scholars who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who do not already have a U.S. Social Security number will be required to obtain either a Social Security or tax identification number, as appropriate, at the start of their fellowship at the Library, regardless of the taxability of their income under this program or exemption under a treaty with the United States. Transportation arrangements are the responsibility of each Fellow. Housing is not provided by the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress does not supply health insurance coverage but can provide contacts with commercial providers. Because the United States does not have a national health plan, if a selectee becomes ill or injured during the term of appointment, there is no provision for care.

Contact Information: Completed Applications, questions, and other requests for information should be sent to:

Kluge Fellowships, Office of Scholarly Programs
Library of Congress, LJ 120
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20540-4860
tel (202) 707-3302
fax (202) 707-3595
e-mail <scholarly@loc.gov>
Mary Lou Reker

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Henry Luce Foundation

For information on the Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Grants to Individuals in East Asian Archaeology and Early History, see under ACLS above.

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McMaster University

[courtesy of James E. Benn, 8/30/06]

BDK Canada Graduate Scholarship
for a year of Buddhist Studies at a Japanese University

This scholarship will enable advanced graduate students in Buddhist Studies who are Canadian Citizens or studying in a Canadian University to spend one year in a Japanese University , studying and/or carrying out doctoral research.

Value: $40,000 (Canadian)

Eligibility and Terms

The applicant must be a registered full-time graduate student in a Canadian university OR a Canadian citizen studying as a full-time graduate student in a university outside of Canada . Visa students in degree programmes in Canadian universities may apply.

Preference will be given to advanced graduate students preparing to carry out doctoral dissertation research, but others at an early stage in their study will also be considered.

Some familiarity with Japanese language is expected but fluency is not required.

The results of the award will be announced by January 15, 2007. The term of the successful candidate's stay in Japan will be one year, which may begin at any time between April l, 2007 and March 2008.

The award will be paid in two installments. This amount should cover one round trip ticket to Japan and a large part of the expenses directly related to tudy in Japan .

1. A completed application form and three letters of reference are to be submitted to:

Dean of Graduate Studies
School of Graduate Studies
McMaster University
Hamilton , Ontario L8S 4K1
Canada .

2. Transcripts from all university level courses are to be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies , McMaster University .

3. Three letters of reference. These confidential letters must accompany the application in separate sealed signed envelopes.

i) One letter must be from the applicant's supervisor.

ii) Another letter must be from a Japanese scholar based at the Japanese institution where the applicant proposes to study.

iii) Applicants from the University of British Columbia , University of Calgary , McMaster University , University of Toronto and McGill University must have a letter from the member of the Selection Committee representing his or her institution. Names of the members of the current Selection Committee ay be obtained from the Department of Religious Studies, McMaster University . Applicants requiring assistance in contacting scholars at Japanese institutions may write to a member of the Selection Committee for advice.

Applications may be obtained from

Department of Religious Studies
McMaster University
Hamilton , Ontario L8S 4K1
Canada

or from the website http://www.socsci.mcmaster.ca/relstud/.

Application deadline: November 1, 2006.

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Marquette University

[from Marquette, 3/26/10]

Marquette University is pleased to offer a fellowship program named in honor of Dr. Arnold L. Mitchem, internationally-recognized champion for educational opportunity. A Marquette alumnus (Ph.D., Education, 1981), Dr. Mitchem founded Marquette's Educational Opportunity Program and served as its Director from 1969-1986. Since 1986 he has served as the President of the Council for Opportunity in Education in Washington, D.C. The Fellowship honors Dr. Mitchem's contributions and convictions by offering another avenue by which to advance his goal of moving a highly-educated, articulate, and compassionate cadre of women and men of color into our citizenry to bring about authentic democratic change.

The primary aim of the Arnold L Mitchem Dissertation Fellowship Program is to help increase the presence of currently underrepresented racial and cultural groups in the U.S. professoriate by supporting doctoral candidates as they complete the final academic requirement, the dissertation.

Mitchem Fellowships provide one year of support for students with advanced candidacy in their doctoral programs in other U.S. universities. Fellows are to be in residence at Marquette University for the academic year (23 August-22 May) during which they teach one (1) course in their area of specialization, interact with faculty and undergraduate students, and devote their primary energies to the completion and defense of their dissertations. During their residence, Mitchem Fellows will participate in a formal mentoring program, each Fellow collaborating with a senior faculty mentor in his or her discipline, who is appointed by the Dean.

Marquette University Mitchem Fellows will receive a $35,000 stipend, fringe benefits, plus research and travel monies for the 2010-2011 academic year. The University will further provide library privileges, office space, access to computer and clerical support equivalent to that enjoyed by regular faculty members in the department with which a Fellow is affiliated.

Persons are eligible to apply who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time or in any field, are U. S. citizens or nationals, have completed all other requirements for the Ph.D. and are at the writing stage of their dissertation work, and belong to a racial-cultural group historically underrepresented in the U.S. professoriate: African American, Native American, and Hispanic American candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2010-2011 Fellowships are invited for the following academic areas: Education, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Statistics, and Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social and Cultural Sciences, Theology, and Religious Studies.

All applications for this position must be initiated through Marquette University's electronic recruiting system found at http://www.marquette.edu/hr/careers.shtml. In addition to attaching a CV and letter of interest to the application please complete the application packet and send it via USPS to:

Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp, Interim Dean
Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
Marquette University
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881

The application packet should include:
1. a completed application form
2. graduate transcripts
3. dissertation prospectus limited to 10 pages
4. a description of teaching interests
5. a list of dissertation advisor and committee members
6. a progress toward degree form

Additionally, three confidential letters of recommendation, including one from the applicant's dissertation advisor, should be sent directly to the Dean. For application materials please visit http://www.marquette.edu/as/graduate_mitchem.shtml. The application deadline is 11 January 2010.

An interdisciplinary faculty selection committee will review all applications and submit nominations to the Deans of the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education, who appoint Mitchem Fellows. Finalists will be invited to campus for interviews. Fellowship recipients will be notified in April 2010. For further information, please write to "Mitchem Dissertation Fellowship Program" at the abovementioned address, call (414) 288-7472, or e-mail mitchem.fellowship@marquette.edu.

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The Metropolitan Center for Far Eastern Art Studies

[Courtesy of Ted Gilman]

Announcement

Founded under the auspices of the Harry G. C. Packard Collection Charitable Trust, the Center provides grants for Japanese and non-Japanese scholars of the arts of East Asia at advanced levels of achievement. Grants to non-Japanese scholars cover the categories listed below, with examples of typical projects.

Advanced Research and Publications by Individual Scholars
- Travel Costs
- Acquisitions of photographs and other materials

Institutional Projects
- Meetings and symposia
- Production costs of scholarly publications
- Aid for exhibitions

Purchase of Library Materials

Dissertation Research - For overseas travel of graduate students. Students must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation by March first prior to the grant period.

General Guidelines

Center grants are ordinarily intended as seed money for new projects or as supplements to other income. As the Center rarely provides full support of large-scale individual or institutional activities, applicants are urged to seek funding from other agencies as well. Grants to doctoral candidates ordinarily supplement other sources to a maximum (from all sources) of $20,000 for a single student, $25,000 for a couple. For application forms and detailed instructions contact:

Metropolitan Center for Far Eastern Art Studies
6-3 Okazaki Saishôji-chô
Sakyô-ku, Kyôto
606-8342 Japan
tel/fax + (81-075) 752-5570.

Applications must be postmarked on or before 31 December 2002. Applications must be sent by regular postal delivery only. Do not submit by express mail. Awards will be announced about April first. An original and four copies of application forms for all library, institutional, doctoral and individual grants should be submitted to the above address.

For English-language inquiries, please contact:

Laura Allen
Administrator, Non-Japanese Grant Award Program
tel (510) 528-9460
fax (510) 528-6351.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum Fellowships in Art History

[from MMA, 10/2/10]

The Fellowship Program at The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers graduate students, museum professionals, and senior scholars the opportunity to undertake study and research related to their work in art history, art conservation, and scientific research, either at the Museum or abroad.

As part of the annual program, weekly gatherings in the fall are arranged to enable the fellows to meet and interact with each other as well as with members of the Museum staff and academic community at large. Behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum, coffees hosted by the curatorial or conservation staff, as well as gallery talks through special exhibitions can also be expected. Every spring, the program offers a series of fellows' colloquia, providing an opportunity for fellows to present short papers on their work in progress to university colleagues and Museum staff.

The application deadline for art history fellowships awarded for the 2011–2012 year is November 5, 2010.

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships

Provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Fund for promising young scholars with commendable research projects related to the Museum's collections, as well as for distinguished visiting scholars from this country and abroad who can serve as teachers and advisers and make their expertise available to catalogue and refine the collections. Usually a fellowship is given for a maximum of one year, most of which should be spent at the Metropolitan Museum. Applicants should have received the doctorate or have completed substantial work toward it. Fellowships for senior scholars are also available for as short a term as one month.

Jane and Morgan Whitney Fellowships

Awarded for study, work, or research to students of the fine arts whose fields are related to the Museum's collections, with preference given to students in the decorative arts who are under forty years of age. The fellowship carries the possibility of renewal for one additional year.

Theodore Rousseau Fellowships

Intended to develop the skills of connoisseurship by supporting firsthand examination of paintings in major European collections, rather than by supporting library research. The fellowships are awarded for the training of students whose goal is to enter museums as curators of painting. Applicants should have been enrolled for at least one year in an advanced degree program in the field of art history. Short-term fellowships of at least three months will be considered along with twelve-month requests.

J. Clawson Mills Scholarship

Awarded for one year's study or research at the Museum or abroad in any branch of the fine arts relating to the Metropolitan Museum's collection. These scholarships are generally reserved for mature scholars of demonstrated ability.

Annette Kade Fellowship

Awarded to French and German predoctoral art history students for one year's study or research at the Metropolitan Museum. The award is intended for French and German students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study in the United States.

Conservation Fellowships

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has made it possible for The Metropolitan Museum of Art to award a limited number of annual conservation fellowships for training in one or more of the following departments of the Museum: Arms and Armor, Asian Art Conservation, The Costume Institute, Musical Instruments, Objects Conservation (including sculpture, metalwork, glass, ceramics, furniture, and archaeological objects), Paintings Conservation, Paper Conservation, Scientific Research, or Textile Conservation. Fellowships are not granted every year in each department. Each Andrew W. Mellon Conservation Fellowship is typically one year in duration. Shorter-term fellowships for senior scholars are also available. Whenever possible, applicants to this program should have reached an advanced level of experience or training.

The Sherman Fairchild Foundation enables the Metropolitan Museum to provide annual conservation fellowships to qualified candidates from the United States and abroad who have already reached an advanced level of training or experience. The Sherman Fairchild Fellowship makes possible study and training in the following Museum conservation departments: Arms and Armor, Asian Art Conservation, The Costume Institute, Musical Instruments, Objects Conservation (including sculpture, metalwork, glass, ceramics, furniture, and archaeological objects), Paintings Conservation, Paper Conservation, Scientific Research, or Textile Conservation. The term for the fellowship award is typically one year, but shorter-term fellowships are also available for senior scholars.

All fellowships must take place between September 1, 2011, and August 31, 2012. Fellowships generally begin September 2011. Application, along with required letters of recommendation and supporting materials, must be made by letter and must be received by the deadline date of December 3, 2010. Electronically submitted applications and letters of recommendation are not accepted. Applications must be submitted to:

Attn: Marcie Karp
Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowship Program
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10028-0198

Internships

[courtesy of Penny Loretto, 11/1/06]

For individuals who have completed at least one year of graduate work in art history or a related field.

Ten weeks, June 4-August 10, 2007. Full time: five days, 35 hours per week. Includes a one-week orientation for graduate students, meetings with Museum professionals, and field trips to other institutions.

Honorarium: $3,500 for graduate students.

Selected candidates will be awarded the Roswell L. Gilpatric Internship for college or graduate students.

Electronic applications are not accepted. All application materials should be sent in one envelope. A typed application should include the following:

1. Internship application form found at www.metmuseum.org/education/er-internship.asp
2. Full résumé of education and employment
3. Two academic recommendations
4. Official transcript(s) (Graduate students must supply both official undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Cloisters internship applicants must supply transcripts for at least the past two years.)
5. A separate list of art history or other relevant courses taken, as well as knowledge of foreign languages
6. An essay (maximum 500 words) describing your career goals, interest in museum work, and reasons for applying.

Please go to www.metmuseum.org/education/er_internship.asp for further details about the application process, interview process, and requirements for non-U.S. citizens. Applications for all paid internships must be received by January 19, 2007. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted to:

Internship Programs
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028-0198.

For more information, contact mmainterns@metmuseum.org, (212) 570-3710.

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Middlebury Language Schools

[from H-ASIA, 1/11/12]

We are pleased to announce the continuation of the Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace. The fellowship will cover the full cost of one summer of language study (tuition, room, and board)from the beginner to the graduate level in any of six languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian. The deadline to apply is January 30, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/finaid/fellowships/kwd/.

The Davis Fellowships are offered to cover the full cost of summer language study from beginner to graduate levels in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian at the Middlebury College Language Schools. Fellowship grants cover the full comprehensive fee (tuition, room, and board) at the Middlebury summer Language Schools.

Need-based Financial Aid Available to All Students: 46% of summer 2011 Language Schools students received a financial aid award, and the average award granted was approximately $5,086. To learn more about financial aid, visit http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/finaid. Other scholarships and fellowships are available and can be found at http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/finaid/fellowships.

Middlebury's Arabic and Japanese programs take place exclusively at our West Coast Site, at Mills College in Oakland, California. For more information about Middlebury at Mills, please visit http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/experience/mills/. Spanish and French are available at both Mills College and Middlebury College. All other languages will be at the Middlebury College campus in Vermont. For complete information on all ten Language Schools programs and to apply online, visit http://www.middlebury.edu/ls.

Middlebury College Language Schools
Middlebury College
Sunderland Language Center
356 College Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
tel (802) 443-5510
fax (802)443-2075
e-mail <languages@middlebury.edu>

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Henry Moore Institute

Henry Moore Institute Research Fellowships

[from H-NET, 8/16/10]

Research Fellowships are intended for artists, scholars and curators, interested in working on historic and contemporary sculpture using the Institute's library, archive of sculptors' papers and the collection of Leeds Art Gallery. Up to 4 fellows will be given the opportunity to spend a month in Leeds to develop their own research in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Senior Fellowships are intended to give established scholars (working on any aspect of sculpture) time and space to develop a research project free from their usual work commitments. Up to 2 senior fellowships, for periods of between 3 to 6 weeks will be offered.

Both fellowships provide accommodation, travel expenses and a per diem. The Institute offers the possibility of presenting finished research in published form, as a seminar, or as a small exhibition.

Full details are available on www.henry-moore.ac.uk or contact Kirstie Gregory, tel +44 (0)113 246 7467.

To apply for either fellowship please send a letter of application (stating where you heard about our fellowships), a brief proposal and a CV by 10 January 2011 to Kirstie Gregory, as above.

Dissertation and Essay Prizes

[from AAH, 8/1/11]

The Henry Moore Institute Dissertation and Essay Prizes are open to BA and MA students of all disciplines.

The Henry Moore Institute is a world-recognised centre for the study of sculpture in the heart of Leeds. An award-winning exhibitions venue, research centre, library and sculpture archive, the Institute hosts a year-round programme of exhibitions, conferences and lectures, as well as developing research and publications, to expand the understanding and scholarship of historical and contemporary sculpture.

As part of the Institute's annual research programme, in 2011 two student prizes will be awarded for extended pieces of writing on any aspect of contemporary, modern or historic sculpture. The Henry Moore Institute Dissertation and Essay Prizes are open to BA and MA students of all disciplines.

Henry Moore Institute Dissertation Prize
MA Dissertation Prize: £250
BA Dissertation Prize: £150

Henry Moore Institute Collections Essay
MA Essay Prize: £250
BA Essay Prize: £150

The Henry Moore Institute manages the sculpture collection and archive of Leeds Museums and Galleries. This partnership has built one of the strongest public collections of sculpture in Britain. The Institute encourages researchers from across the country to explore our collections during the course of their graduate and post-graduate studies. The Henry Moore Institute Collections Essay specifically invites submissions of original essays that attend to works or archive material from the Leeds Museums and Galleries collections.

Over the last decade we have used the core of the collection, which is twentieth-century British (though we hold sculpture and archive material from the eighteenth and particularly nineteenth centuries), as a platform on which to build up a broader-based collection, representative of the practice of sculpture in Britain over the last century looking to work by neglected practitioners, as well as those more widely known. Amongst the many artists represented in the collection are: Keith Arnatt, Claire Barclay, Phyllida Barlow, Helen Chadwick, Tony Cragg, Tacita Dean, Jacob Epstein, John Flaxman, Gilbert & George, Eric Gill, Brian Griffiths, Barbara Hepworth, Phillip King, Langlands & Bell, Bruce McLean, Henry Moore, David Nash, Claes Oldenburg, Eduardo Paolozzi, Cornelia Parker, Eva Rothschild, and Bill Woodrow.

Collections essays should be between 2,500 and 5,000 words.
Both should be the result of original research. A coursework essay can be submitted.

Essays should be submitted by e-mail to Kirstie Gregorywith a cover letter indicating the applicant's academic institution and course of study and which prize is being applied for. Deadline: 30 September 2011.

Contact:
Kirstie Gregory
Research Programme Assistant
Henry Moore Institute
The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
tel +44 (0)113 246 7467

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musée du quai Branly

[from musée du quai Branly, 8/5/11]

Bourses des Collections

Le musée du quai Branly propose un programme de bourses d'étude pour la documentation de ses collections. Ces bourses visent à financer des enquêtes de terrain et /ou des travaux de documentation sur les collections de l'établissement, dédiées aux arts d'Afrique, d'Asie, d'Océanie et des Amériques.

Trois bourses sont offertes pour l'année 2011-2012. L'une d'entre elles, la bourse du Cercle Lévi-Strauss, est financée par le Cercle Lévi-Strauss de la Société des Amis; les deux autres sont proposées respectivement par le département de l'enseignement et de la recherche et par le département du patrimoine et des collections. Le montant maximal de chacune de ces bourses est de 6000 euros. Ce montant est destiné à couvrir, d'une part, les frais associés à l'enquête de terrain et/ou au travail d'archives nécessaires à la documentation des collections du musée du quai Branly et, d'autre part, le travail d'analyse et de rédaction nécessaire à la présentation et la mise en valeur des informations ainsi rassemblées. La recherche peut concerner une œuvre, une série d'objets ou d'images (estampes, photographies, etc.), une collection, des fonds d'archives (y compris sonores ou audiovisuelles) ou des ouvrages anciens. Ces bourses d'étude pour la documentation des collections sont attribuées sur appel international à candidatures. Les dossiers de candidature seront examinés par un comité scientifique composé de chercheurs et de conservateurs. Elles sont ouvertes aux chercheurs non statutaires et aux étudiants, à partir du niveau M2. Peuvent se porter candidates les personnes justifiant d'une compétence reconnue dans le traitement et l'analyse de collections extra-européennes ou possédant une expérience significative dans les domaines de l'histoire de l'art, de l'ethnographie ou de l'archéologie. Les lauréats seront associés au musée le temps de leurs recherches. Ils bénéficieront des ressources de la médiathèque et/ou de la muséothèque pour la consultation des objets ainsi que du soutien du département du patrimoine et des collections et de celui de la recherche et de l'enseignement. Les attendus sont les suivants : En concertation avec les responsables de collection concernés, chaque lauréat devra contribuer à l'enrichissement des bases documentaires du musée sur le corpus étudié. Au terme de sa bourse, et dans un délai de trois mois, le lauréat devra remettre une note de recherche présentant les résultats de son travail pour une publication en ligne (en français ou en anglais) sur le site du musée.

Le dossier de candidature devra comporter les pièces suivantes:

Le dossier de candidature et la lettre de recommandation devront obligatoirement faire l'objet d'un double envoi (1), avant le 15 septembre 2011:

Etablissement public du musée du quai Branly
Département de la recherche et de l'enseignement
222 rue de l'Université
75343 Paris cedex 07
France

L'envoi par courrier postal est exigé parallèlement à l'envoi électronique pour des raisons d'ordre juridique et archivistique.

Le nom du lauréat sera communiqué sur le site web du musée lors de la première quinzaine du mois de Décembre.

Prix de thèse

Le département de la recherche et de l'enseignement du musée du quai Branly souhaite encourager et soutenir les travaux de recherche dans les domaines des arts occidentaux et extra-occidentaux, des patrimoines matériels et immatériels, des institutions muséales et de leurs collections, de la technologie et culture matérielle. Les disciplines concernées sont l'anthropologie, l'ethnomusicologie, l'histoire de l'art, l'histoire, l'archéologie, le droit du patrimoine, les arts du spectacle et la sociologie. A cette fin, deux prix de thèse pour aide à la publication d'un montant total de 8 000 euros sont attribués chaque année à deux thèses de doctorat qui se distinguent par leur intérêt scientifique et leur originalité. La répartition de la somme entre les deux prix sera décidée par le comité d'évaluation scientifique. Seront prises en compte les thèses rédigées en français ou en anglais soutenues depuis le 1er octobre 2009 (une seule candidature est possible). Cette thèse doit traiter d'un sujet lié aux champs de recherches privilégiés par le musée. La sélection sera effectuée par le Comité d'évaluation scientifique du musée du quai Branly.

Les propositions de candidatures doivent obligatoirement être présentées par le directeur de thèse ou par une personnalité scientifique reconnue. Pièces à fournir pour la constitution du dossier de candidature:

Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 3 juin 2011, le cachet de la poste faisant foi. Le dossier est à adresser a:

musée du quai Branly
Département de la recherche
222, rue de l'Université
75 343 Paris Cedex 07 France.

Il peut également être déposé à l'accueil du musée aux heures d'ouverture (222, rue de l'Université, Paris 7e).

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National Archives of Australia

[from H-ASIA, 12/16/04]

The National Archives of Australia is seeking expressions of interest for its 2005 Frederick Watson Fellowship and its Margaret George Award, both of which are offered annually to individuals interested in conducting scholarly research using the National Archives collection.

Successful applicants for the Frederick Watson Fellowship will have formal credentials with a postgraduate degree, or an established record of publication. They will also be very well established in their chosen profession. Applicants may be academics, post-doctoral scholars, or independent researchers with a history of publication. They could also be ex-politicians, or senior public servants with academic credentials or a record of publication.

Scholars who are still establishing a profile in their chosen career should consider applying for the Margaret George Award. Successful applicants for the Margaret George Award will have academic credentials and will have completed a postgraduate degree as a minimum. Applicants could be emergent historians, academics, independent researchers or journalists with a talent for research. It is desirable that applicants have an established record of achievement in their chosen field and the potential to excel further.

Both the Fellowship and the Award can be granted to international applicants provided their research focus is the National Archives of Australia collection.

Applications close on 24 June 2005.

For more information please contact:

Derina McLaughlin
Director, Accessibility Development
National Archives of Australia
tel +(02) 6212 3986 or +61 2 6212 3986
fax +(02) 6212 3699 or +61 2 6212 3699
e-mail derina.mclaughlin@naa.gov.au.

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National Central Library, Taiwan

[from CCS, 4/10/11]

Center for Chinese Studies Research Grant for Foreign Scholar in Chinese Studies

1. The Center for Chinese Studies (CCS) has the following provisions for its research grant program.

2. This program is designed for foreign professors, associate professors, assistant professors and doctoral candidates in departments related to Chinese studies at foreign universities, as well as researchers at related foreign academic institutes. The content of the research, to be undertaken in Taiwan, should be within the field of Chinese studies.

3. Assistance provided by the CCS includes subsidies of research expenses, research materials service, liaison with universities and research institutions, and use of CCS facilities, etc.

4. Research tenure is three months to one year.

5. Applications should be submitted to the CCS by May 31 of each year before the year in which grants are intended to be used; notification of the CCS's decision will be given by the end of August of the same year after a careful review. Applications should include the following documents:
1) Application form
2) Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications)
3) Research plan
4) Letter(s) of recommendation

6. Grantees are entitled to travel subsidies and research subsidies. Eligibility for travel subsidies is restricted to foreign scholars who currently reside abroad; those already in Taiwan are not eligible.

7. Subsidies available under the Research Grant Program are as follows:
1) Travel subsidies: One direct round trip economy class air ticket from the domicile of the grantee to Taipei will be provided by the CCS. Travel expenses will be reimbursed upon the grantee's arrival in Taiwan on the basis of the ticket stub and receipt.
2) Research subsidies: To be paid at the beginning of each month and divided into four levels: professor, associate professor, assistant professor, and doctoral candidate. Researchers at academic/research institutes will also receive grants according to the above scale. The actual amount of research subsidies is determined by the CCS and any adjustments to those amounts will be decided upon by the CCS Advisory Committee.

8. Grantees must sign a contract with the CCS and observe the following regulations:
1) No outside employment will be allowed without the prior approval of the CCS. Concurrent acceptance of a grant from any other organization in the R.O.C. is not permitted.
2) Participation in all scholarly research activities arranged by the CCS is required.
3) All regulations must be observed when using CCS and National Central Library facilities.
4) A research report or paper must be submitted to the CCS by the end of a grantee's research tenure.

9. Grantees who fail to observe Article 8 will have their research subsidies terminated by the CCS.

10. Scholars who receive a grant under the Program must wait a minimum of three years after completion of their research projects before applying again.

11. Any additions to the above provisions will be handled by the CCS as authorized by the CCS Advisory Committee.

12. These provisions have been approved by the Ministry of Education. Any revisions hereto must be approved by the CCS Advisory Committee and reported to the Ministry before going into effect.

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National Coalition of Independent Scholars

[from NCIS, 1/16/11]

Prize for Best Scholarly Article

The Eisenstein-DeLacy Award is awarded annually for the Best Scholarly Article by an NCIS member. Applicants should send an electronic copy of the article to be considered to Christopher Robinson, Chair of the Awards Committee. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2011. Winners will be notified by September 15, 2011.

Conference Travel Grants

Three Conference Travel Grants of $200 each are available. These grants were established to encourage NCIS members to participate in the annual national meetings of their disciplinary societies (MLA, AHA, etc.). NCIS members who have had papers accepted for presentation at conferences in 2011 are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit a c.v., a copy of the abstract or paper that was accepted, and the official notification of acceptance from the conference's program chair/coordinator. Applicants may apply for conferences they have already attended in 2011 or for upcoming conferences that will take place in 2011. The deadline for submissions is rolling. Send all application materials to Christopher Robinson, Chair of the Awards Committee.

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National Committee for the History of Art

[from CAA, 5/27/11]

The National Committee for the History of Art (NCHA) invites nominations of PhD candidates at American universities to receive partial funding to attend the International Congress of the History of Art (CIHA), July 15-20, 2012, in Nuremberg, Germany. NCHA will provide $1,500 for up to 25 students with the proviso that the nominee's department—either with its own funds or those secured elsewhere in the university—match the award.

Nominations should be a single paragraph from the department chair or director of graduate studies and a brief, one-page statement from the nominee explaining how CIHA will impact their dissertation research and writing. Students selected for awards will not be expected to present papers but should attend panels, participate in one NCHA reception, and engage other art-history graduate students from around the world. Visit www.ciha2012.de/en/home.html for more on CIHA and write to Frederick Asher about the fellowships.

Deadline: 15 September 2011.

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National Endowment for the Humanities

ACLS/SSRC/NEH International and Area Studies Fellowship

See entry under "American Council of Learned Societies" above.

NEH Research Fellowships for Faculty and Independent Scholars

[from H-NET, 2/24/10]

The National Endowment for the Humanities, a federal agency in Washington, DC, annually offers Fellowships, which provide financial support for faculty and independent scholars who wish to pursue scholarly research projects in the humanities.

Projects should entail advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both. The awards support six to twelve months of full-time work and carry a stipend of $4,200 per month. The 2010 application deadline is May 4.

Recipients usually produce articles, monographs, books, digital materials, archaeological site reports, translations, editions, and other scholarly tools.

For a detailed program description, application guidelines, and contact information, please see the NEH Web site.

Jim Turner
Fellowships Program Analyst
Division of Research Programs
Room 318
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20506
tel (202) 606-8295

Summer Stipends

[from NEH, 5/6/08]

Program description

Summer Stipends support individuals pursuing advanced research that contributes to scholarly knowledge or to the public's understanding of the humanities. Recipients usually produce scholarly articles, monographs on specialized subjects, books on broad topics, archaeological site reports, translations, editions, or other scholarly tools.

Summer Stipends support full-time work on a humanities project for a period of two months. Applicants may be faculty or staff members of colleges, universities, or primary or secondary schools, or they may be independent scholars or writers.

Summer Stipends may not be used for:

Award information

Summer Stipends provide $6,000 for two consecutive months of full-time research and writing. Recipients must work full-time on their projects for these two months, and may hold other research grants supporting the same project during this time. Summer Stipends normally support work carried out during the summer months, but arrangements can be made for other times of the year.

Individuals may apply for both a Summer Stipend and a Fellowship, but they may not hold both in any given fiscal or calendar year.

Eligibility

The Summer Stipends program accepts applications from researchers, teachers, and writers regardless of their institutional affiliations. Applicants with college or university affiliations, however, must be nominated by their institutions (see the "Nomination of college and university faculty" section , below).

Only individual applicants are eligible to apply for Summer Stipends.

All applicants must have completed their formal education by the application deadline. While applicants need not have advanced degrees, individuals currently enrolled in a degree-granting program are ineligible to apply. Applicants who have satisfied all the requirements for a degree and are awaiting its conferral may apply, but such applicants need a letter from the dean of the conferring school attesting to the applicant's status as of October 1, 2008. This letter must be faxed to the Summer Stipends program at 202-606-8204.

Citizenship

U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. Foreign nationals who have been living in the United States or its jurisdictions for at least the three years prior to the application deadline are also eligible.

Recent grants and fellowships held by the applicant

Individuals who have held a major fellowship or research grant or its equivalent within the last three academic years prior to the deadline are ineligible. A "major fellowship or research grant" is a postdoctoral research award that provides a stipend of at least $10,000. Sabbaticals and grants from an individual's own institution and stipends and grants from other sources supporting study and research during the summer are not considered major fellowships.

Recipients of a Summer Stipend in 2004 or after are ineligible.

Previously supported projects

Individuals who have previously received Summer Stipends prior to 2004 may apply to support a new stage in their projects. These applications do not receive special consideration and will be judged by the same criteria as others in the competition. However, NEH will ask evaluators to review the accomplishments from the prior Summer Stipends award and determine if the project warrants additional support.

Nomination of college and university faculty

Faculty members teaching full-time at colleges and universities must be nominated by their institutions to apply for a Summer Stipend. Once faculty members are nominated by their institutions, they may submit their applications via Grants.gov. Each college and university in the United States and its jurisdictions may nominate two faculty members. Each can be either a junior or a senior faculty member. NEH defines junior nominees as academic applicants at the rank of assistant professor or instructor or who are at comparably early stages of their careers. Those holding the rank of associate professor or professor will be considered senior nominees.

Each institution must announce its nominating procedures to all prospective applicants. Prospective applicants should become familiar with their institution's nomination procedures before the October 1 application deadline. Each institution should designate a nominating official, usually an academic vice president or dean. Nominating officials will receive an e-mail soon after the application deadline asking them to confirm the status of all individuals who require nomination.

Applicants exempt from nomination

The following individuals may apply online without a nomination:

Application

Applications must be submitted between August 1 and the October 1, 2008 deadline.

[Consult the NEH website for more detailed application procedures.]

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National Gallery of Art

[from CAA Careers, December 2001]

Internships in the Museum Profession 2002-2003

Candidates from all backgrounds who have strong interest in museum work and have completed at least an undergraduate degree by September 2002 are encouraged to apply. The term is 17 September 2002 to 23 May 2003, and the salary is $20,000. More information and application instructions are available at http://www.nga.gov/education/interned.htm, or call (202) 842-6258. Application deadline: 1 February 2002.

Graduate Curatorial Internships 2002-2003

Candidates from all backgrounds who are Ph.D. students or recent post-doctoral graduates are encouraged to apply. The term is 17 September 2002 to 23 May 2003, and the salary is $24,000. More information and application instructions are available at http://www.nga.gov/education/interned.htm, or call (202) 842-6258. Application deadline: 1 February 2002.

Summer Internships 2002

Candidates from all backgrounds who have strong interest in museum work and have completed at least an undergraduate degree by June 2002 are encouraged to apply. One internship will be reserved for a candidate with a disability under the Careers in the Arts Internships Grant. The term is from 10 June to 9 August 2002, and interns will work full-time in an assigned Gallery department. The salary is equivalent to the GS-5 level in federal service, approximately $4200 for the nine-week term. More information and application instructions are available at http://www.nga.gov/education/interned.htm, or call (202) 842-6258. Application deadline: 1 February 2002.

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National Library of Australia

[from H-ASIA, 7/28/09]

NLA Japan Study Grants

The National Library invites applications for the 2009-10 Japan Study Grants program. Japan Study Grants are open to postgraduates, honours students, academic staff or independent researchers in Australia who wish to use the Japanese or Japan-related collections of the National Library for their research. The Grants are intended to make the NLA's Japanese collections better known outside Canberra and be a source of practical support for researchers requiring access to a large and accessible library collection on Japan. For more details on the NLA's Japanese collections visit http://www.nla.gov.au/asian/lang/jap.html.

Grants are offered for periods of up to four weeks and support travel to Canberra and living costs. At least four grants are awarded each year. For full details visit the website at http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/jsg/.

The closing date for applications is 30 September 2009 and applicants will be notified by the end of November. The awards may be taken up at any time following notification from 1 December onwards, and before 30 September the following year.

NLA Japan Fellowship

The Fellowship is open to established Australian and international researchers in Japanese studies. Fellowships are not provided to assist with the completion of degree studies and applications from currently enrolled students will not be considered. Awarded annually, the Fellowship funds travel to and living costs in Canberra for a 3-6 month period to undertake extended research based on the NLA collections.

Applications for 2010 closed on 30 April 2009. Applications for the 2011 calendar year will be accepted from February 2010 until 30 April 2010. Further details at http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/japan/jpinfo.html.

For further information on the Japan Study Grants program, contact:
Amelia McKenzie
Director, Overseas Collections Management
tel +61 (02) 62621519.

For enquiries about the Japanese Collection, contact:
Mayumi Shinozaki
Librarian, Japanese Unit, Asian Collections
tel +61 (02) 6262-1615

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National Research Council

Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs (formerly Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships for Minorities)

[from NRC, 10/17/10]

Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation's college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

Eligibility to apply for a Ford fellowship is limited to:

For information regarding level-specific eligibility requirements, stipends, and other program information for each of the three levels of the Fellowship program, please access the fact sheet for the program level of your interest, predoctoral (deadline 1 November 2010), dissertation (deadline 8 November 2010)or postdoctoral (deadline 8 November 2010).

Contact information:

Fellowships Office, Keck 576
National Research Council
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
tel (202) 334-2872
fax (202) 334-3419
e-mail <infofell@nas.edu>

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National University of Singapore

[from H-ASIA, 10/1/04]

ASEAN Research Scholars

The Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore invites applications from ASEAN citizens (except Singaporeans) enrolled for an advanced degree at a university in an ASEAN country for consideration as ASEAN Research Scholars. These fellowships are offered to students working in the Humanities and Social Sciences on Asian topics, and will allow the recipients to be based at NUS for a period of three months. The aim of the fellowships is to enable scholars to make full use of the wide range of resources held in the libraries of NUS and the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Scholars will be expected to commence on 1 April 2005.

Successful candidates can expect the following benefits:

a. A monthly allowance of SGD$1,750 which will be subject to tax
b. A one time travel subsidy of up to SGD$1,000 on a reimbursement basis upon being accepted for the fellowship.
c. Access to library and computer resources on campus.

Applicants are invited to e-mail/facsimile/mail their curriculum vitae, a 2-page outline of their research proposal in English (this may be accompanied by a longer statement in a Southeast Asian language) to the address below by 15 November 2004. Arrangements should also be made by which at least two letters of reference, one of which is from your principal supervisor, are sent confidentially to the same address by the same deadline. The research proposal must include the following details:

1) how the fellowship will contribute to the research;
2) the types of sources to be consulted in Singapore;
3) proposed work plan during the fellowship.

You can look forward to excellent library and internet computer facilities at NUS' main library and the library at the Institute of South East Asian Studies (ISEAS) to facilitate your research for the dissertation. NUS' main library has 2 million volumes covering all topics while ISEAS' library has 200,000 on South East Asian topics, half of which are in South East Asian languages.

Manager
Asia Research Institute
5 Arts Link
Level 4 Shaw Foundation Building, AS7
Singapore 117570
fax 65 67791428
e-mail: joinari@nus.edu.sg

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Needham Research Institute

[from H-SCI-MED-TECH, 3/3/11]

The Needham Research Institute (NRI), home of the Science and Civilisation in China project, provides scholars with excellent facilities for research into the history of science, technology and medicine in East Asia.

Funds granted by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation make it possible for the NRI to offer a number of 13-week fellowships tenable at the Institute for US-based scholars and researchers working within the broad field of the history of science, technology and medicine in East Asia. These fellowships are tenable during the academic year which runs from October 2011 to June, 2012, and preference will normally be given to scholars who wish to visit the Institute during the Cambridge University terms which run from October through December 2011, January through March and April through June, 2012.

Applications must include CV and a description of the work that will be done during the period of the fellowship, together with two letters of recommendation from qualified persons. The project description should indicate why it would be particularly helpful for the researcher to be able to work at the NRI.

The deadline for receipt of applications for fellowships to be taken up during the academic year 2011/2012 is Friday 27th May 2010.

The remit of these fellowships is intended to be as wide as is necessary to maximise the contribution they can make to the development of what is a varied and lively field, however:

(1) Recipients should normally be engaged in research using primary materials in East Asian languages. This is not however intended to exclude candidates who are also using western-language materials to carry out research into contacts between China and other countries.

(2) Recipients must either hold academic posts in a US university, or be registered for a research degree in a US university.

The fellowships will meet the costs of economy air travel to the UK, together with a grant adequate to cover living costs in Cambridge for one semester, and some support for research expenses and travel in the UK. While these fellowships are primarily intended to fund one-semester visits, under exceptional circumstances they may be held for longer periods. The fellowships will be awarded without distinction of gender, ethnic origin or other factors irrelevant to scholarly merit. Other things being equal, preference will be given to proposals from scholars at an earlier stage of their careers, but others should not feel precluded from making applications.

Please send applications and enquiries to:

The Institute Administrator
Needham Research Institute
8 Sylvester Road
Cambridge CB3 9AF
UK.

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New York Foundation for Architecture

[from AIA New York, 6/20/04]

Arnold W. Brunner Grant

Purpose

Advanced study in any area of architectural investigation which will effectively contribute to the knowledge,
teaching or practice of the art and science of architecture. The proposed investigation is to result in a final
written work, design project, research paper or other form of presentation.

Award

$15,000. Typically the full award is made for a single project; however, the jury reserves the right to divide the
award between proposals. Total amount subject to change.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen engaged in the profession of architecture or a related field and has a
professional background more advanced than five years of architectural training or its equivalent.

Submission Requirements

Provide 12 copies of the following:

Additionally:

Deadline

Address submissions to:

Arnold W. Brunner Grant
AIA New York Chapter
Center for Architecture
536 LaGuardia Place
New York, NY 10012

Entries must be received at the Chapter Headquarters by 5 PM EST, Monday, November 8th, 2004.

Scholarship Committee/Jury

Michael F. Doyle, AIA (Acheson Thorton Doyle Architects, P.C.)
Emily Eastman, Assoc. AIA (Richard Dattner & Partners Architects P.C.)
Harold Fredenburgh, AIA (Fredenburgh Wegierska-Mutin Architects)
Alan Gordon, AIA (Pei Cobb Freed & Partners)
Sophia Gruzdys, AIA (Sophia A. Gruzdys, Architect)
Everardo Jefferson, AIA (Caples Jefferson Architects)
Charles Linn, AIA (Architectural Record)
Peter Schubert, AIA (Hillier Group Inc.)
Claire Weisz, AIA (Weisz + Yoes)

Inquiries and Information

Angelo Monaco, (212) 358-6117 or amonaco@aiany.org

Douglas Haskell Awards for Student Journalism

Purpose

To encourage the study of fine writing on architecture and related design subjects and to foster a regard for
intelligent criticism among future professionals. This year's award will be given to one or more student writers or
student publications fulfilling these objectives.

Award

A single or multiple awards up to a total of $2,000. Total amount subject to change.

Eligibility

Any article in a current publication focused on design issues by a student enrolled in a NAAB accredited school of
architecture or related program such as art history, interior design, urban studies and landscape architecture.
Publications released before 2002 are ineligible for submission.

Submission Requirements

Submit 7 copies of the article, or if the article has not yet been published, submit 7 copies of the article and 7
copies of a letter from the editor stating the intended date and place of publication. Entries are to be accompanied
by a cover page (7 copies) containing a concise statement describing the purpose of the publication, its intended
audience, the entrant's contact information (name, address, phone and email address), and the school and degree
program that the entrant is enrolled. Each entrant is limited to two submissions. Submissions will not be returned.
NO SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS PLEASE.

Deadline

Address submissions to:

Haskell Program
New York Foundation for Architecture
536 LaGuardia Place
New York, NY 10012.

Entries must be received at the Chapter Headquarters by 5:00 pm EST, Monday, 12 April 2004.

Jury: Monday, 19 April 2004.

Inquiries and Information

(212) 358-6117 or mailto:amonaco@aiany.org

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New York Public Library

For information on the ACLS/New York Public Library Fellowships, please refer to the ACLS entry above.

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New York Conference on Asian Studies

[courtesy of Ron Knapp, 3/30/12]

Marleigh Grayer Ryan College Student Writing Prizes Competition
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students at a college or university in New York State

The New York Conference on Asian Studies (NYCAS) encourages the development of the skills of scholarly writing by awarding annual prizes for excellent student papers dealing with Asia. Two such prizes are awarded each year, one to an undergraduate student and one to a graduate student. Runners-up are named in each category. Field: East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Asia in diaspora, and Asian American studies.

Awards: The First Prize winners in the Undergraduate and Graduate categories each will receive a $100 prize; up to $100 reimbursement for travel and expenses to attend the NYCAS 2012 Annual Meeting hosted by SUNY New Paltz on September 28-29, 2012; and a waiver of the NYCAS 2012 registration fee, including conference meals at the NYCAS meeting. The Runner-up/Honorable Mention winners each will receive a waiver of the NYCAS 2012 registration fee, including conference meals at the NYCAS meeting. The winning papers will be published on the NYCAS website and considered for presentation in a panel at the NYCAS meeting. The prizes will be presented at a luncheon on September 29, 2012.

For details on format, submission guidelines, and prior winners, visit http://www.asianstudies.buffalo.edu/nycas/mgr_awards/index.shtml. Entries are due no later than June 1, 2012. Winners will be announced by August 15, 2012. Submit papers by e-mail attachment to: Professor Tiantian Zheng, Chair, NYCAS Marleigh Grayer Ryan Prize Committee.

The prizes honor the outstanding service of Dr. Marleigh Grayer Ryan, former Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Professor of Japanese Literature, and Coordinator of Asian Studies at SUNY New Paltz, as well as longtime Executive Secretary of NYCAS.

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New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

The New York Tuition Assistance Program is awarded to residents of New York who are attending an approved postsecondary institution in New York full-time. To be considered for this award, you must be charged at least $200 for tuition per year and be in good academic standing. This award is based on financial need and type of postsecondary institution in which you are enrolled. This award is renewable, provided you meet certain criteria.

For further information, please contact the provider at the address listed. To apply, you must submit a FAFSA.

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
Attn: Scholarship Program Coordinator
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12255
http://www.hesc.com/

Applicable majors: all fields of study
Award value: $75-$4125
Deadline: 1 May 2001.

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Northeast Asian History Foundation

[from H-ASIA, 12/22/11]

2012 NAHF Sponsorship Program for Book Publication

The Northeast Asian History Foundation (NAHF) wishes to announce a competition for publication support for a single author or co-authored book-length manuscript or an edited volume. Applications should be submitted according to the process outlined below.

Chung Jaejeong
President
Northeast Asian History Foundation

1. Subjects: Korea-Japan history, Korea-China history, shared historical awareness in East Asia, issues relating to Dokdo, East Sea, territorial rights, and similar topics; other subjects related to the Foundation's founding objective

2. Information for Applications

Type of Applications: Single author or co-authored manuscript, or edited volume

Qualifications: Overseas English-language publisher; South Korean publisher capable of English-language publishing overseas or holding a contract with an overseas English-language publisher
Please refer to the Foundation's homepage for further information. Upon opening the homepage, click "Notice." On the page that opens, look for item 043 in the list in the middle of the page and click on the title for item 043. The text of item 043 will then appear.

Required Documents:
- Application form "2012 NAHF Sponsorship Program for Book Publication" (see below)
- Manuscript file(s) (to be sent as attached files)

How to apply: submit documents by post or by e-mail:

Office of Public Relations and Education
Northeast Asian History Foundation
12F Imgwang Building
81 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu
Seoul 120-705
Republic of Korea
e-mail <book@nahf.or.kr>

Submitted documents will not be returned. Applications will be accepted until February 3, 2012. The selected applicant will be notified by March 30, 2012.

3. Review and Selection Process
Examination Process: A deliberation committee will make a final decision following a three-stage review process.
First stage of review: confirm that the application meets the requirements
Second stage of review: subject review
Materials for review: application documents and manuscript chapters submitted
Focus of review: chapters are thorough and unique, possible contribution to relevant area (academic value), research content, previous research on the subject by scholars, and other factors
Third stage of review: overall deliberation: Overall review based upon the outcome of the second stage of review
The deliberation committee may not select a recipient if it is determined that there is no appropriate application.

4. General Information Related to Publication
Up to US$20,000, including postage for delivery of the required number of books to NAHF. The manuscript will be published as a book by October 31, 2012. Author(s) must recognize the Foundation's sponsorship in the publication. Details may be discussed with the Foundation following selection.

5. Cancellation of the "2012 NAHF Sponsorship Program for Book Publication" funding support:
Applicant publishes the manuscript through another organization(s) or company(ies)
Applicant illegally uses the theme and main contents of other publications
Content infringes upon intellectual property rights
The manuscript is a revision and enlargement of a previously published book(s)
Applicant is guilty of providing false research or other inappropriate behavior such as plagiarism

For further information, please contact the Northeast Asian History Foundation at book@nahf.or.kr.

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Charlotte Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships

See the entry under Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation below.

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Nordic Institute of Asian Studies

[from NIAS, 10/11/09]

If you are working on a MA or PhD thesis during spring 2010 and need some inspiration, literature or simply just time to write on your thesis, then NIAS has something to offer: the Nordic Scholarship!

The Nordic Scholarship covers inexpensive travel to Copenhagen, two weeks board and accommodation plus a working place at NIAS! A perfect chance to concentrate on your thesis, have inspirational talks with our researchers or collect material in Northern Europe's most comprehensive Asian studies library.

SUPRA scholarships are primarily for students from NNC member institutions.

Deadline for application is extended until 16 October.

For more information, please contact Erik Svanström, SUPRA student Assistant.

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Open Society Foundations

[from OSF, 3/2/11]

Global Supplementary Grant Program

The Open Society Foundations offer supplementary grants to students from select countries of Southeastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Mongolia, the Middle/Near East, and South Asia. The purpose of the program is to enable qualified students to pursue doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences at accredited universities in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle/Near East, and North America.

Eligibility: The Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP) is available to nationals of the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Croatia, Egypt, Georgia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Palestine, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

Ineligibility: Students pursuing doctorates in the medical, physical, chemical, technical or natural sciences as well as fine or performing arts are not eligible for this grant. Ineligible fields of study include:
* Business Administration/Management Training
* Computer Science
* Finance/Banking/Marketing
* Engineering
* Hard & Natural Sciences (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
* Mathematics
* Medical Sciences
GSGP grants are for students pursuing doctorate degrees only. Students admitted to master's programs with the intent to continue, but who are not clearly admitted into a PhD program, are ineligible. Please note that this is a supplementary program not intended for full funding. Applicants must be able to demonstrate additional support from other sources.

Deadline: The deadline for students pursuing a Ph.D. in Asia, Australia, North America, or the Middle East is April 1, 2011. The deadline for students pursuing a Ph.D. in Europe is May 31, 2011.

Application Process: Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online using the Online Application System. Applicants must complete the appropriate application (GSGP-NA or GSGP-Europe) based on the continent of study. Applicants applying to universities in North American and Europe will need to submit 2 applications.

Applications for GSGP North America sent by mail (application available for download below) must be postmarked by April 1, 2011, and may be sent to the following New York address:

Global Supplementary Grant Program - North America
Open Society Institute-New York
1700 Broadway, 17th floor
New York, NY 10019
USA.

Applications for GSGP Europe (application available for download below) must be postmarked by May 31, 2011, and sent to the following London address:

Global Supplementary Grant Program - Europe
Open Society Foundation
Scholarship Programs
Cambridge House
100 Cambridge Grove
London W6 0LE
United Kingdom.

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Organization of American Historians

[from OAH, 6/12/10]

Huggins-Quarles Award

Named for Benjamin Quarles and Nathan Huggins, two outstanding historians of the African American past, the Huggins-Quarles Award is given annually to one or two graduate students of color to assist them with expenses related to travel to research collections for the completion of the Ph.D. dissertation. These awards were established to promote greater diversity in the historical profession.

To apply, the student should submit a five-page dissertation proposal (which should include a definition of the project, an explanation of the project's significance and contribution to the field, and a description of the most important primary sources), along with a one-page itemized budget explaining travel and research plans.

Each application must be accompanied by a letter from the dissertation adviser attesting to the student's status and the ways in which the Huggins-Quarles Award will facilitate the completion of the dissertation project. Please also include email addresses for both the applicant and the adviser, if available.

One complete copy of each application (including cover letter, abstract, budget, and reference letter), clearly labeled "2011 Huggins-Quarles Award Entry," must be mailed to each member of the Committee on the Status of African American, Latino/a, Asian American, and Native American (ALANA) Historians and ALANA Histories listed below and received by December 1, 2010.

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Oriental Ceramic Society

[from OCS newsletter, Spring 2008]

Hali and Cornucopia offer an annual scholarship for original research, also sponsored by Bonhams, Christie's and Sotheby's. The fifth annual grant of £1,500 for a research project is to be awarded to a candidate less than twenty-five or over sixty years old. Applications must be submitted no later than 31 January 2008 to the Honorary Secretary, Ancient & Modern, 109 Blenheim Crescent, London W11 2EQ, UK.

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Republic of China

[from ROC, 6/18/10, and H-NET, 9/20/10]

Taiwan Fellowship Program

To encourage the experts and scholars worldwide who are interested in Taiwan, cross-strait relations, mainland China, Asia Pacific, and Sinology to conduct research in Taiwan's universities or research institutes and promote academic exchanges, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Republic of China (ROC) has set up the Taiwan Fellowship Program.

The fellowship recipients should be foreign professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and doctoral candidates of related departments of overseas universities, and research fellows of the same level in academic institutes abroad. In principle, 30 recipients are selected each year. The granting and duration of the fellowship:

1. An economy class roundtrip ticket flying the most direct route will be provided. Tickets will not be provided to recipients who are already in Taiwan.

2. Research stipends are granted in the beginning of each month in the following two categories:
(1) Professors, associate professors, research fellows, and associate research fellows: NT$60,000.
(2) Assistant professors, assistant research fellows, and doctoral candidates: NT$50,000.

3. The minimum duration of scholarship is three months, and the maximum is one year.

4. Accident insurance of NT$ 1,000,000 is provided during the term of research in Taiwan. (This sum is also to cover the expenses incurred from the treatment of injuries.)

Applicants should submit the prepared English or Chinese documents to the ROC Embassy or Representative Office in their home countries or where their research or study is based. The documents include:

1. Application form.

2. Resume (including a publication list).

3. Research proposal (No word limits. The proposal should be well-organized, and will serve as the reference for the committee to evaluate the granting and duration of the scholarship).

4. Documents from Taiwan's universities or research institutes granting admission to the recipient to do research in Taiwan.

5. Letter of recommendation (original).

Those who are currently doing research in Taiwan can submit the application to MOFA directly.

Recipients of the Fellowship should obey the following regulations:

1. The research proposal and research area provided in the application should not be changed unless approved by MOFA. Otherwise MOFA may terminate the fellowship.

2. The recipients should submit a solid and concise article or monograph to MOFA within three months after the end of the project. During their stay in Taiwan, the recipients should participate in the lectures or seminars related to their research topics and hosted by MOFA as speakers or discussants.

3. The recipients are not eligible to apply for the fellowship again within two years after the end of the project.

4. During the period of the fellowship, the recipients are not allowed to receive any full scholarships granted by the governmental agencies, public or private education institutions, and other academic organization in Taiwan.

Deadline: November 15, 2010

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Republic of Korea

[from H-ASIA, 2/14/07]

Culture and Tourism Policy Research Fellowship

This program is funded by Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Korea, to carry out comparative cultural and tourism policy research. To participate in this program, you should be a citizen of Asia (except Chinese and Japanese), Africa and Latin America and hold a Ph.D. degree or should have equivalent career and proficiency either in Korean or English language.

Benefits for 8 months:

You can check more specific information at the website or ask questions directly through e-mail (monika@kctpi.re.kr or sophie@kctpi.re.kr).

Korea Culture and Tourism Policy Institute
tel +82-2-2669-9820
fax +82-2-2669-9880

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Research Grants Council, HK

[from RGC, 10/2/11]

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's institutions.

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.

City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Lingnan University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability/potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of three years. About 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in each academic year (institutions in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September). For awardees who need more than three years to complete their PhD studies, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.

Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the following two Selection Panels comprising experts in the relevant board areas: (1) sciences, medicine, engineering and technology and (2) humanities, social sciences and business studies.

While candidates' academic excellence is the primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows: academic excellence; research ability and potential; communication and interpersonal skills; and leadership abilities.

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Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History

Research Fellowships and Travel Grants in Chinese-Western Cultural History

[from H-NET, 12/13/11]

The Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at the University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim (USF Ricci Institute) invites applications for two research fellowships and four travel grants during the 2012-2013 academic year.

Doctoral Fellowships and Research Fellowships. The doctoral fellowship is open to candidates who have completed all course work and passed their qualifying examination (ABD). The Research Fellowship is open to faculty and researchers in Chinese-Western cultural history. Proposals using the Canton Archives as a dissertation source (Doctoral Fellowship) or for other research (Research Fellowship) will receive special consideration. Within the broad category of Chinese-Western cultural history through Christianity in China, topics may include: local society and politics, education, charitable enterprises, social unrest, religious cases, local church history and unequal treaties, church property and local society, etc. Both appointments are for two to three months with residence in San Francisco for at least half of the period. During their residence, candidates are also expected to interact with members of the Ricci Institute, and students and faculty of the University of San Francisco.

The Ricci Institute annually awards several travel grants to doctoral candidates, post-doctoral researchers, and established scholars in the United States (but from outside of northern California) to travel to the University of San Francisco during the academic year to use the Ricci Institute Collection for their research on topics related to Chinese-Western cultural exchange, Jesuit interaction with China from the late Ming through early 20th century, and/or the history of Christianity in China. Grants provide reimbursement (based on actual receipts) of up to to $1000 of approved expenses related to travel to and research at the USF Ricci Institute (travel, accommodation, and photocopying expenses). Priority consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their application how the Ricci Institute's library holdings will facilitate their research. For further [information] please visit the USF Ricci Institute website.

Submit by January 31, 2012 the following: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) a 5-10 page double-spaced description of proposed research and deliverable outcomes as the result of the research, including timeline, activities, and its contribution in the relevant field(s) and to the mission and focus of the USF Ricci Institute; (3) other funding sources, if any; (4) two letters of recommendation. For Doctoral Research Fellowship, one recommendation letter should be from the supervisor of the applicant's dissertation. Applications may be submitted electronically; letters of recommendation must be submitted directly from recommenders.

Contact:
Research Fellowships and Travel Grants 2012-2013
c/o Dr. Xiaoxin Wu, Director
Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History
University of San Francisco, LM 280
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080

Ricci Research Fellowship

[from H-ASIA, 9/17/08]

The Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at the University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim invites applications for the fulltime position of Ricci Research Fellow in residence for the spring semester of 2008-09 academic year (January 20 through May 31, 2009), with the option to renew for the 2009-2010 academic year (June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010). The position is open to individuals who have received their doctoral degrees within the past seven years. We invite research proposals in areas related to the Ricci Institute's mission and research focus, ranging broadly from the study of Jesuit interaction with China in the late Ming and Qing periods to religious and secular cross-cultural encounters between China and the West up to and including the modern and contemporary periods, especially in the subject areas of history, social history, education, and Christianity in China. We are particularly interested in projects with an interdisciplinary approach and which offer a balance of Chinese and Western perspectives on the proposed subject matter. Proposed projects may utilize the archival resources of the USF Ricci Institute and/or resources elsewhere.

The recipient of the Ricci Research Fellowship is expected to (1) pursue publication of their research in scholarly journals or as a book publication and to credit to the Ricci Institute at the USF Center for the Pacific Rim accordingly during the fellowship period, (2) participate in the Institute's activities as requested and present their research at a conference is such an opportunity arises, and (3) possibly assist with the production of the Ricci Institute's short e-newsletter once a semester, depending on background.

The maximum amount of the Fellowship is $20,000 for spring semester 2009 and $40,000 for the 2009-10 academic year. The Fellowship period in residence for spring 2009 is January 15-May 31.

Application

Submit for spring semester 2009 by November 1, 2008 the following: (1) most recent curriculum vitae; (2) a 5-10 page double-spaced description of proposed research and outcomes for the fellowship period, including the contribution the research would make in the relevant field(s) and how it would contribute to the Ricci Institute's mission and research focus; (3) financial support, indicating specifics of support requested (line items with dollar amounts) and any external funding applicant may have; (4) two letters of recommendation from scholars in the relevant field(s).

Submit applications to:

Dr. Xiaoxin Wu
Chair, Selection Committee and Director
Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St., LM 280
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080 USA.

USF Ricci Institute Archival Fellowship

[from H-NET Job Guide, 9/25/09]

The Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at the University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim is pleased to invite applications for the Ricci Institute Archival Fellowship. One fellowship of up to $9,000.00 will be awarded to the successful candidate at the doctoral or post-doctoral level to promote research based upon the Ricci Institute's archival collections: the Rouleau Archives and the Philip Robinson Collection. The Rouleau Archives, originally part of the "Sino-Jesuit History Project, 1500-1800" were compiled as part of Fr. Rouleau's research on the Rites Controversy. The Philip Robinson Collection contains materials concerning Christianity in China, the Church's policies in Asia, rites and rituals in China, administration of mission activities in Asia, etc.

The appointed fellow will be required to: (1) Further catalogue the Institute's archival holdings. The fellow would be responsible for spending half his/her day in providing the RI with a much more detailed catalogue of the Rouleau holdings and doing his/her own research for the remainder of the day. (2) Write a research paper based primarily upon these archival documents with his/her findings to be published in a peer reviewed journal.

Fellowship Term: Three-month period in the spring semester of 2010

Selection Criteria: Doctoral candidate or post-doc in field of history, philosophy, sociology, or religious studies

Language(s): Reading ability in Latin & Portuguese (required), Italian, French, and/or Chinese (preferred). Candidate should be familiar with the historical and theological language and issues of the period (c. 1550-1800), Catholic institutions and the history of mission strategy The ideal candidate will have China/Asia-related experience as well.

Application Process:

Deadline: October 31, 2009. The award will be announced by the end of November, 2009.

Archival Research Fellow Search Committee
Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street, LM 280
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
tel (415) 422-2230
fax (415) 422-2291.

Malatesta Scholarship for Chinese-Western Cultural Studies

[from Ricci, 4/17/11]

The Ricci Institute awards Malatesta Scholarship(s) each year ($1000 to $4000) to honor the memory of Rev. Edward J. Malatesta, founding director of the Ricci Institute, for his contributions to the history of Chinese-Western cultural exchange, and to promote research by Chinese scholars on topics related to the history of Christianity in China.

Scholarships are awarded to young Chinese scholars in the People's Republic of China to assist them in the completion of advanced study (doctoral and postdoctoral level work) on the topic of Christianity in China. Scholarship awards may be used to cover research, travel, and lodging expenses in China and abroad. Funds may not be used for tuition or computer/camera equipment.

Eligibility
Under the terms of the endowment, applicants must be: (1) young Chinese graduate students studying at a university in the People's Republic of China (PRC) who will use the funds to assist them in the completion of doctoral level work on the history of Christianity in China or (2) postdoctoral researchers affiliated with a university or research institute in the PRC who will use the funds to assist them in the completion postdoctoral level work on the history of Christianity in China.

Selection Criteria
The scholarship is merit-based. Special consideration will be given to those young Chinese scholars from remote and economically disadvantaged places.

Application Process
Applications for the coming academic year may be submitted after April 15 each year. A complete application consists of:

• Cover letter (600-word maximum, in English and Chinese)
• CV (in English and Chinese)
• Two letters of recommendation sent under separate cover to the Ricci Institute
• Application form

To submit the Application Form choose one of the following options:

1. Save the completed form as a PDF file (file name must include applicant's name in pinyin plus "EJM app", i.e., daiyihuaEJMapp.pdf) and e-mail as an attachment to: ricci@usfca.edu.

OR

2. Complete the form online, print it out, and send by airmail to address listed below.

Malatesta Scholarship Selection Committee
Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History
University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim
2130 Fulton St., LM 280
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080, USA

IMPORTANT NOTES:
[1] For the required budget the daily limit is RMB150 or US$40 per day, depending on whether the funds are to be spent in or outside of China.
[2] If you are planning to conduct research in the United States but NOT at the USF Ricci Institute, you must obtain visa sponsorship from the institution where you plan to work. The USF Ricci Institute can only sponsor visas for fellows who will do the overwhelming majority of their work in residence at the Institute.

Deadline: All application materials must be received by June 1 each year.

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Roothbert Fund Scholarships

$500 -$2000 scholarships for undergraduates and graduates of ability and character, especially those whose daily actions seem prompted by spiritual motives. Preference given to those considering teaching as a career. For applicants in all areas of study in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Write to the address listed below for information. Enclose a SASE to receive a reply.

Roothbert Fund Scholarships
475 Riverside Drive , Room 252
New York , NY 10115

Deadline: 1 February 1998.

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Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

Ambassadorial Scholarships

Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to US$23,000 or its equivalent. The most common type of scholarship offered, more than 1,000 Academic-Year Scholarships were awarded for study in 1998-99.

Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either two or three years of degree-oriented study in another country. A flat grant of US$11,000 or its equivalent is provided per year to be applied toward the costs of a degree program. Mainly offered by Rotary districts in Japan and Korea , 138 Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships were awarded for 1998-99.

Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country and provide funds to cover round-trip transportation, language training expenses, and homestay living arrangements, up to US$10,000 and US$17,000 respectively. Applications are considered for candidates interested in studying Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Swedish. For more information, visit the Rotary Foundation website.

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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Internships in East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Asian Art, Museum Conservation, and Museum Education. Preference given to candidates with knowledge of Oriental languages and/or background in Asian or Near Eastern studies. Contact:

Intern Coordinator
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560.

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Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures

[from Sainsbury Institute, 1/31/10, and Asian Studies Newsletter, Winter 2009]

The Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures invites applications for its annual fellowships awards.

Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Research Fellowships
Two are available for scholars who either hold a Ph.D. from a North American university, or who are currently affiliated with a North American academic institution or museum.

Handa Research Fellowship
The Handa Fellowships are restricted to scholars from Japan working with institutions affiliated with the Institute. For information please contact the Sainsbury Institute.

Associated Scholars
The Institute also benefits from association with a number of scholars who work with the academic staff of the Institute, sometimes on specific projects and sometimes offering their own expertise.

The Sainsbury Fellowships are intended to provide recipients with an opportunity to work in a scholarly environment conducive to completing a publication project. Any area of Japanese culture is eligible, though preference will be given to applications focusing on the history of art, archaeology or architecture, or research with a strong visual component. Fellowships carry a value of award totals £24,000 (about US$40,000).

The application deadline is 1 March 2010.

Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures
64 The Close
Norwich NR1 4DW
UK
tel +44 (0) 1603 624 349
fax +44 (0) 1603 625011
e-mail sisjac@sainsbury-institute.org

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St. John's College, University of Oxford

[from jobs.ac.uk, 1/24/11]

Visiting Scholarships 2011

St John's College intends to offer up to six Visiting Scholarships during the period mid-July to mid September 2011. Applicants must be academic teaching staff who hold a tenured post in a UK university and will do so for the duration of the scholarship. Scholarships are not available to graduate students or to research assistants.

The Scholarships will be tenable for up to six weeks and are intended to support the holders in a current programme of research. The successful applicants will be able to use the libraries of the University of Oxford, for example, the Bodleian, the Ashmolean, and the Taylor Institution Library.

The College will provide free accommodation and meals. Meals will be taken in the Senior Common Room, of which the Visiting Scholars will be made temporary members, and accommodation will be in single student rooms. The College is unable to offer parking facilities. Neither can it offer any facilities (including accommodation) to spouses, partners or family members.

The following criteria will be taken into account when considering applications for Visiting Scholarships:

There is no application form for these scholarships. Applications, in the form of a letter, should be posted to the Academic Administrator, St John's College, Oxford, OX1 3JP, and should include a full CV and details of the proposed work to be carried out whilst in Oxford. The name and address of one referee who has agreed to give an opinion if requested to do so should also be included.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 11th February 2011. It is likely that successful applicants will be notified during the first two weeks of May 2011.

Please note that e-mailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.

St. John's College exists to support excellence in education and research, and is committed to equal opportunities.

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Leopold Schepp Foundation

[from Schepp Foundation, 10/10/05]

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

Leopold Schepp established the Foundation in 1925. His objectives were to encourage young people to develop good character and to help them complete their high school education, an opportunity he never had.

The son of German immigrants, he had to stop school at age 10 to help support his widowed mother. He started by selling fans on horsecars; then with the help of his minister, he bought a pushcart and became a street peddler. By the age of 27 he built a successful business importing and selling coffee, tea, and spices. At the height of his career, he owned his own building in lower Manhattan and used his own sailing vessels to import coconuts from Cuba and the Caribbean. He was not only a wealthy man but a respected member of the business community and a well known philanthropist.

After his death in 1926, at age 85, the leadership of the Foundation passed to his only child, Florence. As a trustee, she devoted her life to the Foundation's work.

In 1932, in recognition of the changes in a society that made a high school education universally available, the Foundation changed its focus to include young men and women pursuing full-time undergraduate and graduate study. The scope of the Foundation was further broadened following Miss Schepp's death in 1964 by a bequest she made for the purpose of establishing fellowships for post-doctoral study and research in specific fields.

Twenty-two trustees, all volunteers, and a small administrative staff now govern the work of the Foundation. Concern for the individual and emphasis on character remain the priorities as established by Mr. Schepp and interpreted by his daughter, Florence.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Foundation grants approximately 200 individual awards each year to both full time undergraduate students enrolled in four year bachelor programs and to full time graduate students. Applicants must either be currently enrolled or must have completed one year of undergraduate work at an accredited college or university. High school seniors are not eligible to apply.

The Foundation also grants a small number of fellowship awards for independent study and research, usually post-doctoral, based on the recommendation of a recognized institution. These fellowships are intended to encourage research that will improve the general welfare of mankind. Because funds for such grants are limited, interested applicants should inquire as to the availability of funding for fellowships in their chosen field of study.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Written requests for a formal application must be made in writing and include responses to the following 9 questions:

1. Your education to date.
2. Current year in college or university. Identify the name of the college attended or attending. Provide GPA - must be a minimum 3.0.
3. Length of course of study.
4. Vocational goal.
5. Statement of financial need.
6. Age.
7. Citizenship.
8. Indicate availability for an interview in New York City. A personal interview with a trustee and the Executive Director is required of all applicants. Therefore, before requesting a formal application, applicants must consider whether they can arrange to be present for an interview. The Foundation does not reimburse travel expenses.
9. Print your name, email and mailing address. If your initial letter of inquiry is approved by the Foundation, you will be emailed a password that will give you access to the formal application.

Correspondence should be mailed to the following address:

Leopold Schepp Foundation
551 Fifth Avenue
Suite 3000
New York, NY 10176-2597.

Primary considerations for awards are:

1. CHARACTER. References are required from academic deans or advisors, employers, and personal associates.
2. ABILITY. Academic transcripts are required and must reflect a minimum GPA of 3.0.
3. FINANCIAL NEED. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need. The maximum annual award is $8,000. Applicants must submit copies of their and their parents' most recently filed income tax returns. A detailed estimate of expenses and resources is required.

Eligible scholars are expected to apply for financial aid from all possible sources including federal, state, college and university funding. The Foundation does not provide funding to cover debts already incurred.

APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS

1. At the beginning of the academic year for which the scholarship is sought the age restrictions are:

Undergraduates - 30 years old.
Graduate - 40 years old (Master's through Doctorate).
Post-Doctoral Research - no age limit.

2. Applicants who have only the dissertation to complete and are not enrolled in class full-time are not eligible.
3. Only one student in a family can receive a scholarship at the same time.
4. High school seniors are not eligible.
5. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States .
6. Students who are requesting aid for a second degree at the same level for which a degree has already been awarded are not eligible to apply, i.e. a second bachelor's degree or second master's degree.
7. Due to limited funds, the number of applications given to students enrolled in graduate study at medical, law or business school is limited.

TERMS OF AWARDS

Awards are granted for one year only. However, those who demonstrate their ability and continuing financial need may apply for renewal awards. All applicants will be notified by mail of the scholarship committee's decisions by late April or early May. Acceptance of an award require the recipient to maintain a high standard of work and of conduct, to use his or her funds prudently, to keep a close relationship with the Foundation through correspondence or visits, and to advise the Foundation promptly of any change in his or her financial situation. Every award is subject to revocation if, in the opinion of the Foundation, the holder fails to live up to these requirements.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

There is not a specific date at which applications are no longer accepted. The deadline is automatically imposed when a sufficient number of applications have been received. The Foundation will begin receiving requests for the 2006-07 academic year in July 2005 and will usually stop accepting applications in January, 2006 for the 2006-07 academic year.

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Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland

[from RAS, 11/14/09]

The Professor Mary Boyce Prize for an article relating to the study of religion in Asia

The Royal Asiatic Society will again be awarding the Boyce prize for articles relating to the study of religion in Asia. Award-winning submissions will be published in the Society's peer-reviewed Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, which since 1834 has provided a forum for scholarly articles of the highest quality on South Asia, the Middle East (together with North Africa and Ethiopia), Central Asia, East Asia and South-East Asia. The focus of the prize is any religion, anywhere in Asia and at any time, and the Society's main aim is to encourage the submission of pieces of research that make innovative contributions to understanding and learning within their own fields.

The Sir George Staunton Prize for an article by a young scholar

It will also be awarding, for a third time, the Staunton Prize, a new prize for essays produced by young scholars ('young scholar' being defined as either someone in the process of completing their PhD or someone who has been awarded their doctorate within the last five years) working on the history, archaeology, literature, language, religion, archaeology and art of Asia. The focus is not limited to any specific region within Asia or to any particular discipline, thus reflecting the broad remit of the Society's activities and interests. Award-winning submissions will be published in the Society's Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society. No rigid limit is imposed on the length of the contribution but it should be appreciated that the most suitable length is c. 6,000 words. Submissions should be in hard copy on A4 sheets with double spacing accompanied by an electronic version. Alternatively scholars may submit as an e-mail attachment, providing a postal address is supplied, to:
Executive Editor
The Journal
The Royal Asiatic Society
14 Stephenson Way
London NW1 2HD
by 31st October, 2009.

The New Barwis-Holliday Award for Far Eastern Studies

Edward Barwis-Holliday instituted an annual monetary award for Far Eastern Studies in the early 1980s through the auspices of the Royal Asiatic Society. His purpose was to promote research into the anthropology, art, history, literature or religion of Japan, China, Korea or the eastern regions of the then Soviet Union. British universities with Oriental Faculties were informed of the initiative and the first award, of £100, was made in 1981 for a paper entitled "On the transmission of the Shen Tzu and the Yang-sheng yao-chi."

In January 2001 the Publications Committee of the Royal Asiatic Society agreed to update the award to £250. Universities throughout the English-speaking world are now informed and submisssions to the first two New Awards were received from seven different countries. The first New Award went to David Page Branner of the University of Maryland for his article, "On early Chinese morphology and its intellectual history." William South Coblin of the University of Iowa was the recipient of the second New Award for his article "Robert Morrison and the phonology of Mid-Qing Mandarin." James Huntley Grayson has been awarded the third New Award. The fourth has gone to Richard John Lynn. Scholars are invited to submit papers on the topics listed above. Award-winning and short-listed entries will be published in the Society's Journal, within the usual format. No rigid limit is imposed on the length of the contribution but it should be appreciated that the most suitable length is deemed to be around 6,000 words. Papers should be in hard copy on A4 sheets with double line-spacing accompanied by an electronic version. Alternatively scholars may submit by e-mail attachment as long as text is double-spaced and a postal address supplied.

Postal Submissions should be addressed to:

The Barwis-Holliday 7th Award
The Royal Asiatic Society
14 Stephenson Way
London NW1 2HD

by 31st December 2009. Electronic submissions should be sent to cdb@royalasiaticsociety.org, subject "Barwis-Holliday Award."

The Charles Wallace (Pakistan) Trust Fellowship in conjunction with The Royal Asiatic Society, London

The Charles Wallace (Pakistan) Trust Fellowship in conjunction with the Royal Asiatic Society proposes to elect a Visiting Fellow from Pakistan who would benefit from pursuing research in the library and/or collections of the Royal Asiatic Society, London. Priority will be given to projects which will make use of material e.g. manuscripts, drawings etc) which are uniquely available at the Society. The tenure of the Fellowship is for three months and travel and subsistence costs will be covered. The scholar should have completed a PhD on some aspect of Asian studies (in the arts/humanities) and have a proven track record in research and publication. Preference will be given to young scholars (usually under 45) and those who have not had any previous opportunity to undertake study or research abroad. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a detailed account of current research and plan of study of at least 3000 words, and copies of two pieces of recently published or unpublished written work. Please also arrange for two referees to send confidential references directly to Alison Ohta, Curator, Royal Asiatic Society. Closing date for applications: 20th March 2010. Applications should be sent to:

Alison Ohta, Curator
Royal Asiatic Society
14 Stephenson Way
London, NW1 2HD
tel +44 (0)20 73884539
fax +44 (0)20 3919429.

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Royal Institute of British Architects

[from jobs.ac.uk, 5/27/10]

RIBA Research Trust Awards 2010

The Royal Institute of British Architects' Research Trust is offering four research grants of up to £7,500 each to architecture graduates. The scheme is open to applicants interested in a wide range of subject matters relevant to the advancement of architecture and the arts and sciences connected therewith. The duration of the research projects cannot exceed 24 months.

The grants will be awarded towards closely defined pieces of architectural research and are not available to pay course fees and subsistence costs whilst enrolled on PhD/MPhil or Masters programmes.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 25 June 2010. The awards will be available from August 2010.

Further details of the scheme including information on projects awarded in the past as well as the application form are available at http://www.architecture.com/EducationAndCareers/PrizesScholarshipsandBursaries/RIBAResearchTrusts/RIBAResearchTrusts.aspx. Alternatively, please write to alex.nelia@inst.riba.org.

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Royal Ontario Museum

[from ROM, 10/19/11]

James Menzies Chinese Research Fellowship

The James Menzies Chinese Research Fellowship was established in 2009 to promote scholarly research as it relates to the Royal Ontario Museum's Chinese collection, with particular emphasis on the ROM's Menzies collection. The Fellowship is open to Ph.D. candidates, both junior and senior scholars, from Canada and/or China. The research of prospective candidates must make direct use of, or support, the ROM's Chinese collections, in particular archaeological materials from prehistory to the Bronze-Age.

James Mellon Menzies, a Canadian missionary based in the Henan province from 1923 to 1934, acquired a significant collection of oracle bones, bronzes, pottery and jade while in China. The large majority of objects date from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (16th - 3rd century BC). In 1960, Arthur Menzies, the son of James Menzies, donated the bulk of his father's collection of Chinese antiquities to the ROM. In 2009, the late Arthur Menzies made a bequest to the ROM's East Asian Section to establish this Fellowship endowment as a way of ensuring that the legacy of his father would be available for future generations.

Veronika Gervers Research Fellowship in Textiles and Costume History

[from ASARCA-L, 2/27/12]

The Veronika Gervers Research Fellowship, supported by a memorial fund established in 1979, exists to promote research incorporating the textile and costume collections of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Applications are encouraged in all areas of textile and costume history. An annual fellowship of up to $9,000 CAD is available.

Eligibility : Available to Ph.D. candidates, junior and senior scholars, worldwide, whose research can make direct use of, or support, any part of the ROM collections.

I. Preliminary applications: It is advisable to confirm the relevance of ROM collections to your research in advance by writing to the Chair of the Veronika Gervers Research Fellowship Committee. We can provide overviews of our collection or complete catalogue records for specific areas. We can also provide information on places to stay, costs, etc. contact:

Chair, Veronika Gervers Research Fellowship Committee
Textiles & Costume
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M5S 2C6
Canada
tel (416) 586-5790
fax (416) 586-5877
e-mail <textiles@rom.on.ca>.

II. Final applications: Applications must be received by mail no later than March 31. Faxed copies will not be accepted. Completed application must include:

Notification: A committee of scholars from the museum and university communities select the successful application(s) and notify all applicants on or before May 31. The committee reserves the right to withhold the fellowship if none of the projects are deemed suitable.

Requirements of Successful Applicants: The successful applicant must spend all or most of the time in Toronto working with ROM collections. Fellows:

N.B. Any surplus of the fellowship at the end of the grant period reverts back to the Veronika Gervers Research Fund.

Rights and Reproductions: You should include in your budget the rights and reproductions administrative fee. This will the provide the candidate with copies of the images taken. These files can be used for personal use as well as public lectures. Future publication (either print or web based) use of ROM images is processed through our Rights and Reproductions coordinator, on a per use basis. Each publication needs to be registered with our rights and reproductions coordinator fees associated with this use are based on cost recovery (not for profit).

Rights and reproductions administrative fee =$35.00 - $75.00/ request; fee is determined by size and complexity of request.
Digital file retrieval = $6.00

For further information, including a list of past recipients of the Veronika Gervers Fellowship, see http://www.rom.on.ca/collections/pdf/gervers_application.pdf.

[Application forms in .pdf format available at http://www.rom.on.ca/collections/culture.php]

Department of World Cultures
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queen's Park
Toronto, ON
M5S 2C6
Canada
tel (416) 586-5691
fax (416) 586-5877
e-mail <worldcultures@rom.on.ca>

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Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education

[from the Evalee Schwarz Trust, 3/11/12]

The Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education was created under the will of Evalee C. Schwarz to provide interest-free loans to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and significant financial need. High school seniors may also apply.

Students seeking to qualify for a loan from the Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education must:

Dates and Deadlines:
April 9, 2012: Application postmark deadline.
June 2012: Loan Committee Annual Meeting. Applicants will be notified shortly thereafter.

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Shpilman Institute for Photography

[from AAH, 12/20/10]

The Shpilman Institute for Photography (The SIP) announces open calls for general research on photography and for research on philosophy and photography.

The SIP invites scholars and independent researchers from all over the world to submit their applications through its website,where guidelines, themes, the application process, and submissions can be found.

Grants are based on proposals for research leading to the completion within the grant period of a written document, whether an essay or extended research paper.Grants for individuals and group research will range from US $5,000 up to $15,000.All submissions and papers for both the calls must be in English. Deadline for submissions is March 1, 2011.

The SIP, founded by Shalom Shpilman in 2010, is a research institute whose mission is to initiate and support innovative scholarly work that will advance the understanding of the varied meanings, functions, and significance of photography and related media. Through its grant programs, The SIP commissions and sponsors individual and group research projects, with an emphasis on philosophical concerns, including scholarly papers and publications in print and online, conferences, symposia, and other events.

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Smithsonian Institution

[from Smithsonian, 1/10/10]

Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program

Fellowship awards under this program are contingent upon the availability of funds.

Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or equivalent for less than seven years. Senior Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more. The term is 3 to 12 months. Both fellowships offer a stipend of $42,000 per year plus allowances.

Predoctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed preliminary course work and examinations. Candidates must have the approval of their universities to conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution. The term is 3 to 12 months. The stipend is $27,000 per year plus allowances.

Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not yet been advanced to candidacy if in a Ph.D. Program. Applicants must submit a proposal for research in a discipline, which is pursued at the Smithsonian. The term is 10 weeks; the stipend is $6,000.

Postmark deadline: January 15th annually

Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies (SCEMS) Fellowships in Museum Practice

The Smithsonian's Fellowships in Museum Practice (FMP) program is an opportunity for mid- and senior-level museum personnel, researchers and training providers to spend time at the Smithsonian researching a particular topic of interest that is relevant to their work and the museum profession. The goal of the program is foster innovative scholarship and expand the availability of data that has the potential to contribute to improvements in museum operations.

Fellowships are awarded annually for a period of up to 6 months. An award consists of a stipend of $3,000 per month plus round-trip travel expenses between the recipient's home and Washington, DC.

Deadline: February 15, annually

Contact:
Program Manager

Fellowships in Museum Practice
SCEMS Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560-0427
fax (202) 357-3346
http://museumstudies.si.edu/fmp.htm e-mail <fmp@si.edu>.

Smithsonian Postgraduate Fellowships in Conservation of Museum Collections Program

These fellowships are offered to recent graduates of masters programs in art 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 a period of one year. Additional facilities may be available to museum or archives fellows for analytical work at the Museum Conservation Institute (MCI).

The fellowship begins in the fall of 2009. A stipend of $32,000 is being offered plus allowances. Deadline(s): January 15, 2009.

Contact:
Office of Research Training and Services
Smithsonian Institution
470 L'Enfant Plaza SW Suite 7102
MRC 902 PO Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
tel (202) 633-7070
http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/CFELL/CFELLapp.htm
e-mail <siofg@si.edu>

Minority Awards Program

The Office of Fellowships 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. This program is designed to provide undergraduate and beginning graduate students the opportunity to learn more about the Smithsonian and their academic fields through direct experience in research or museum-related internship projects under the supervision of research and professional staff members at the Institution's many museums, research institutes and offices. Internships and Visiting Student appointments are full-time (40 hours per week), for ten weeks during the summer, fall, or spring. Stipends are $500 per week, with additional travel allowances offered in some cases and a small research allowance for Visiting Students.

Deadline(s): February 1 (for Summer and Fall); October 1 (for Spring).

Contact:
Office of Research Training and Services
Smithsonian Institution
470 L'Enfant Plaza SW Suite 7102
MRC 902 PO Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
tel (202) 633-7070
http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/CFELL/CFELLapp.htm
e-mail <siofg@si.edu>

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Social Science Research Council

ACLS/SSRC/NEH International and Area Studies Fellowship

See entry under "American Council of Learned Societies" above.

Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) Program 2011

[from H-NET, 11/22/10]

The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) supports early-stage graduate students in the humanities and social sciences in formulating doctoral dissertation proposals that are intellectually pointed, feasible for completion, and competitive in fellowship competitions. Funding for the program is provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Early-stage graduate students, generally in their 2nd or 3rd years, apply to one of five research fields led by two research directors. Twelve fellows are selected for each research field. Fellows participate in two required four-day workshops, (June and September 2011) that frame their summer research experiences. The spring workshop emphasizes preparation for predissertation research; the fall workshop guides fellows through the synthesis of their summer research into dissertation proposals and applications for dissertation research funding. DPDF Fellows are eligible to apply for up to $5000 from the SSRC to support predissertation research during the summer of 2011.

2011 Research Fields:

Global Indigenous Politics
Migration & Gender Studies
Provincializing Global Urbanism: Critical Ethnographies of Urban Futures
Science/Art Studies
Bridging, Bonding and Bordering: Migrant Strategies and State Policies

Information about the DPDF program, including eligibility and selection criteria, is available through the DPDF website.

Application deadline: January 28, 2011.

Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship
Social Science Research Council
tel (718) 517-3646
e-mail <dpdf@ssrc.org>

Workshops

DPDF annual cycles are organized around two workshops bracketing student summer research, and advising fellows on designing predissertation research and writing the dissertation proposal. These workshops include seminar discussions, collective and constructive critiques by research directors and fellow students, and presentations about securing research funding. They are structured to assist students in writing dissertation proposals that are intellectually pointed, amenable to completion in a reasonable time frame, and fundable.

Next deadline is 1 October 2010.

"Inter-Asian Contexts and Connections"

[from H-NET, 12/16/11]

The SSRC is pleased to announce a pilot postdoctoral fellowship program that will support transregional research under the rubric "Inter-Asian Contexts and Connections." Its purpose is to strengthen the understanding of issues and geographies that don't fit neatly into existing divisions of academia or the world and to develop new approaches, practices, and opportunities in international, regional, and area studies in the United States. Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, these fellowships will help junior scholars (those at the postdoctoral stage, one to seven years out of the PhD) complete first books and/or undertake second projects. In addition to funding research, the program will create networks and shared resources that will support Fellows well beyond the grant period.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship for Transregional Research will thus provide promising scholars important support at critical junctures in their careers. As stressed by SSRC president Craig Calhoun, "Recent PhDs have written brilliant dissertations bringing new excitement to the social sciences and humanities by taking on the intellectual challenges of innovative transregional work. We want to help them complete, consolidate, and expand the work they've undertaken."

The intellectual thrust of the pilot project will be the re-conceptualization of Asia as an interlinked historical and geographic formation stretching from the Middle East through Eurasia, Central Asia, and South Asia to Southeast Asia and East Asia. Proposals submitted for the fellowship competition should bear upon processes that connect places and peoples (such as migration, media, and resource flows) as well as those that reconfigure local and trans-local contexts (such as shifting borders, urbanization, and social movements). The broad focus of the program is intended to advance transregional research as well as to establish structures for linking scholars across disciplines in the arts, the humanities, and the social sciences. Fifteen fellowships will be awarded over the two-year course of the pilot program.

Application information can be found on the program website, and preliminary pre-proposals are due February 13, 2011.

Holly Danzeisen
Social Science Research Council
One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
tel (212) 377-2700 x3662
e-mail <transregional@ssrc.org>

International Predissertation Fellowships

[http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/ipfp/, 10/6/02]

This program is no longer awarding fellowships.

International Dissertation Research Fellowships

[from IDRF, 9/13/11]

The International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers nine to twelve months of support to graduate students in the humanities and social sciences who are enrolled in doctoral programs in the United States and conducting dissertation research outside of the United States. IDRF promotes research that is situated in a specific discipline and geographical region but is also informed by interdisciplinary and cross-regional perspectives. Research topics may address all periods in history, but applicants should be alert to the broader implications of their research as it relates to contemporary issues and debates. Seventy-five fellowships are awarded annually. Fellowship amounts vary depending on the research plan, with a per-fellowship average of $19,000. The fellowship includes participation in an SSRC-funded interdisciplinary workshop upon the completion of IDRF-funded research.

The program is open to graduate students in the humanities and social sciences--regardless of citizenship--enrolled in doctoral programs in the United States. Applicants to the 2012 IDRF competition must complete all Ph.D. requirements except on-site research by the time the fellowship begins or by December 2012, whichever comes first.

The program invites proposals for empirical and site-specific dissertation research outside the United States. It will consider applications for dissertation research grounded in a single site, informed by broader cross-regional and interdisciplinary perspectives, as well as applications for multi-sited, comparative, and transregional research. Proposals that identify the U.S. as a case for comparative inquiry are welcome; however, proposals which focus predominantly or exclusively on the United States are not eligible. Proposals may cover all periods in history, but must address topics that resonate with contemporary issues and debates.

Deadline: November 3, 2011.

Japan Studies Dissertation Workshop

[from H-ASIA, 9/18/07]

This annual event seeks to create a sustained network of advanced graduate students and faculty by providing the opportunity to give and receive critical feedback on dissertations in progress. Applications are welcome from students in all fields of the social sciences and humanities who have not yet begun field work, who are currently in the field, and those who are in the process of writing their dissertations. Full-time advanced graduate students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled at U.S. or Canadian institutions and have an approved dissertation prospectus are eligible. The 2007 workshop will be held Sunday, December 16 through Thursday, December 20, 2007, in Monterey , California . The application deadline is October 1, 2007.

For eligibility requirements and application instructions, please consult our website at http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/japan.

Social Science Research Council
Japan Program
One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th Fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
tel (212) 377-2700
japan@ssrc.org

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship

[from H-ASIA, 10/26/11]

The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for ABDs and recent PhDs provides promising and highly qualified researchers in the humanities and social sciences with the opportunity to conduct extended research at leading universities and research institutions in Japan. Fellowship terms are for single continuous stays from 1 to 12 months (short-term) or 12 to 24 months (long-term). Short-term fellowships must commence between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013, and long-term fellowships must commence between April 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012. Applicants for short-term fellowships must submit proof of a doctoral degree received no more than six years prior to April 1, 2012 or a letter from an advisor attesting to the fact that the applicant is within 2 years of completion of degree. Long-term fellowship applicants must submit a copy of a PhD diploma dated no more than six years prior to April 1, 2012. JSPS currently provides round-trip international airfare for fellows originating in the U.S., insurance coverage for accidents and illness, a monthly stipend of Y362,000 for PhDs (Y200,000 for ABDs), a settling-in allowance of Y200,000, and eligibility for an additional Y1,500,000 annually for research expenses for stays of 12 to 24 months.

The application deadline for both short-term and long-term fellowships is December 1, 2011.

For eligibility requirements and to download the application form, please consult http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/jsps-fellowship/.

SSRC-Mellon Minority Fellowships

[http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/mellon/, 10/6/02]

Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, this program builds on the Mellon Minority Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program, established in 1989 as the centerpiece of the Mellon Foundation's effort to support the development and training of minority scholars. The MMUF Program aims to increase the number of African Americans, Latinos/as and Native Americans in core fields within the arts and sciences, and to diversify the faculties at colleges and universities by providing support for qualified minority scholars.

Under the program structure, students are typically ide

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Society for the History of Technology 

[from H-ASIA, 3/5/07]

Melvin Kranzberg Dissertation Fellowship

The Melvin Kranzberg Dissertation Fellowship is presented annually to a doctoral student engaged in the preparation of a dissertation on the history of technology, broadly defined. This award is in memory of the co-founder of the Society, and honors Melvin Kranzberg's many contributions to developing the history of technology as a field of scholarly endeavor and the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) as a professional organization.

The $4,000 award is unrestricted and may be used in any way that the winner chooses to advance the research and writing of his or her dissertation. Possible uses include underwriting the costs of travel to archival collections; photocopying or microfilming; translation of documents; and so on. The award may not be used for university tuition or fees.

Students from institutions of higher learning anywhere in the world who are working on projects in the history of technology are eligible to apply; doctoral candidates from outside the United States are especially encouraged to submit application materials. Applicants must have completed all requirements for their doctorate except for the dissertation by September 1, 2007. (Students from outside the United States, whose programs of study may follow a different pattern, are encouraged to contact the committee chair to review their standing and discuss their eligibility for the Kranzberg Fellowship.)

A complete application should be sent to each member of the Kranzberg selection committee. The application materials should include the following:

1. A curriculum vitae (all applications must be in English).

2. A 3­5 page (750­1250 words) summary or abstract of the proposed dissertation. In this summary, applicants should describe how their research contributes to the history of technology.

3. A 1­2 page (250­500 words) description of how the applicant intends to use the funds.

4. A letter of recommendation from the student's dissertation director. This letter should also attest that the student is currently enrolled and in good standing at a recognized university graduate program, and will complete all requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation by September 1, 2007.

All application materials, including the letter of recommendation, should be in English and should be in the hands of each member of the committee by April 15. The committee is charged with selecting the most promising proposal from among those submitted. The winner will be announced at the SHOT annual meeting banquet in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 20.

2007 Kranzberg Fellowship Committee

Mark Finlay
Department of History
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Rayvon Fouché
Department of History
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
309 Gregory Hall
810 S. Wright St.
Urbana, IL 61801

Ann Greene
Dept. of the History and Sociology of Science
University of Pennsylvania
303 Logan Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6304

Alexander Magoun
David Sarnoff Library
39 Humbert St
Princeton, New Jersey 08542-3312

Nina Wormbs (chair)
Division of History of Science and Technology
Royal Institute of Technology
SE-100 44 Stockholm
Sweden 

For more information, please contact the committee chair or Amy Bix, SHOT Secretary, (515) 294-8469.

To repeat this information and see a list of previous winners, visit www.historyoftechnology.org/awards/kranzberg.html.

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Society for Utopian Studies

[from H-NET, 3/10/11]

Kenneth M. Roemer Innovative Course Design Competition

Each year the Society for Utopian Studies (SUS) presents the Kenneth M. Roemer Award for the best proposal for an undergraduate or graduate course on utopia, dystopia, utopianism, or a related subject. Kenneth M. Roemer is a former president of the Society, winner of the 2008 Lyman Tower Sargent Award for Distinguished Scholarship, and teacher in the field of utopian studies for more than two decades.

A $200 award will be presented to the winner, and he or she will be invited to submit the winning syllabus and supplementary materials for publication on the Society's website.

To apply for this award, send an electronic copy of your application as a single PDF file to the Teaching Committee Chair no later than August 1, 2011. The application must include the following to be considered:

Only submissions by current SUS members will be accepted. The winner of this award must wait one year after winning to apply again.

Please send your application to Jill Belli, Chair of the SUS Teaching Committee.

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Society of Architectural Historians, Australia & New Zealand

[from H-ARTHIST, 5/23/11]

David Saunders Founders Grant

Aim: The aim of the David Saunders Founders Grant is to foster new research in architectural history and theory. Applications can be made to apply for funds to assist in field-work, archival assistance, printing and reproduction costs in preparation for publication. The award cannot be used to fund conference travel or registration. The Grant will total AUD$2000.

Eligibility: Applicants are required to be financial members of SAHANZ at the time of submission and to maintain their membership during the period of the award. Applicants are required to be emergent or early career researchers, including postgraduate students, recent graduates and those in the first few years of full-time academic employment. Applicants must be resident in Australia or New Zealand or, if resident elsewhere, must be proposing to use the Grant to undertake research on or of relevance to the architectural history of Australia or New Zealand.

Submission and Award Conditions:

1. Project proposals must include an outline of the project, budget and its justification; proposed outcomes; and a brief CV (See Application requirements below).
2. The awarding of the Grant is decided by the Committee of SAHANZ.
3. Grant monies will be made available within two months at the announcement of the Grant.
4. The funded research should be able to be completed in one year from the date of the award announcement. Outcomes from research are expected within two years of the award.
5. At completion of the research, Grantees are required to report on the acquittal of the Grant against actual expenses, and on the status of the outcomes (i.e. the publication/s).
6. SAHANZ reserves the right to have first option to publish part or all of the research results in Fabrications.

Criteria:

1. The demonstrated ability of the applicant.
2. The likely significance of the research.
3. Evidence that the proposed project is achievable with this grant (i.e. not dependent upon securing additional funds).
4. The likely quality and impact of the proposed outcomes.

Submission date: 2nd June. E-mail submission, with hardcopy to follow by mail post dated no later than 2nd June. Announcement of award: At the SAHANZ Annual General Meeting to be held early July at the annual conference of the Society.

Address all submissions to:

Nicole Sully
Secretary of Society of Architectural Historians, Australia and New Zealand
School of Architecture
Zelman Cowan Building
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD, 4072
Australia.

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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

[from Soros Fellowships, 8/26/10]

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans support thirty individuals each year for up to two years of graduate study in any subject anywhere in the United States. Students already in graduate school are eligible, though not past their second year. The Fellowship provides $20,000 maintenance and half tuition to whatever school the Fellow attends.

Candidates must be holders of Green Cards, naturalized citizens, or children of two naturalized citizens.

The application deadline is November 1, 2010. Applications are available at the website, http://www.pdsoros.org/, and may be filed on-line. Those with questions or those needing paper applications should contact:

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
400 West 59th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
tel (212) 547-6926
fax (212) 548-4623
e-mail <pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org>.

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Stanford University

Center for East Asian Studies Post-Doctoral Fellowships in East Asian Studies

[from CEAS, 3/26/10]

The Center for East Asian Studies at Stanford University offers up to two postdoctoral fellowships in Chinese Studies each year. These awards are open to scholars in the humanities and social sciences studying any historical period. Applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D. no later than August 31 the year in which the fellowship begins, and may not be more than five years beyond receipt of the doctoral degree. Fellowships may be awarded to those who hold continuing, assistant professor-level teaching positions. U.S. citizenship is not required. Those who have received their Ph.D. from Stanford University will not normally be considered. Each award carries a 12-month stipend of approximately $50,000. Fellows are required to be in residence in the Stanford area during the appointment period; to teach one course during the academic year; and to participate in all regular Center activities. Stanford University Press will have first right of refusal for manuscripts produced during the postdoctoral appointment.

The postmark deadline for applications is January 15 each year. The application form will be available in late October 2010.

East Asia Library Travel Grants

[from H-ASIA, 3/6/12]

The Center for East Asian Studies at Stanford University is now accepting applications for its 2012-13 library travel grants. The purpose of these grants is to assist scholars from outside the greater San Francisco Bay Area in accessing the Stanford East Asia Library collection for research. Funded by the Department of Education Title VI program, the Center will award up to six grants on a competitive basis to help defray the cost of travel and lodging for scholars of East Asia at other institutions who wish to utilize the collection at the Stanford East Asia Library. The grants will be paid as reimbursements of expenses in compliance with University travel guidelines. The Stanford East Asia Library collection includes roughly 700,000 volumes in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and western languages. Further information about the library collections is available at http://lib.stanford.edu/eal or by contacting the relevant area librarian.

Eligibility: Scholars (faculty and advanced graduate students) of East Asia at other U.S. institutions who wish to utilize the collection at the Stanford East Asia Library between April 6 and August 14, 2012. Priority consideration will be given to those at institutions where there are no or few library resources in the East Asian languages, and no major East Asian library collections are available nearby. Please note that award travel must be completed before August 14, 2012.

Amount: Up to $500 per trip.

Application Procedures: Submit the following documents by e-mail (no paper applications accepted) to jgroschwitz@stanford.edu:

Deadline: Applications are due by April 6, 2012.

Contact:
John Groschwitz
Associate Director
Center for East Asian Studies
tel (650) 736-1759

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Text and Academic Authors Association

[from CAA, 12/10/10]

Academic Authors may apply for publication grants to cover out of pocket expenses not covered by either institutional funds or other grants for articles and monographs and collections already accepted by publishers. Submit an application found on the website www.taaonline.net, together with copies of receipts, to:

Richard T. Hull
Text and Academic Authors Grant Program
3241 Heather Hill Lane
Tallahassee, FL 32309.

Grants limited to US citizens.

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Triangle Center for Japanese Studies

[from H-ASIA, 8/29/11, and Triangle, 9/18/11]

The Triangle Center for Japanese Studies, newly established with assistance from the Japan Foundation, has grants available for scholars who wish to visit the Japanese studies collection in the Duke University library, the Japanese materials in the Ackland Museum of Art at UNC Chapel Hill, the Gregg Museum of Art and Design at North Carolina State University, or another Japan-related resource in the Triangle region. Although these awards are primarily intended for scholars from universities in the southeast who lack regular access to such collections, applications from all interested scholars will be considered. For more information about this award or the Triangle Center for Japanese Studies, please see the TCJS website. Deadline: 26 September 2011.

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Trinity College

[from Trinity, 10/23/10]

Ann Plato Pre/Post-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship

Trinity College [Hartford, CT] 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.

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who will contribute to enhancing diversity at Trinity College by increasing ethnic and racial diversity, maximizing the educational benefits of diversity, and/or increasing the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of students.

Pre-doctoral applicants must demonstrate that they will complete all terminal degree requirements (except the dissertation) before beginning the fellowship year. Post-doctoral (or post-MFA) applicants should have no more than five years of teaching or relevant experience before holding a fellowship.

Date of fellowship: September 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012.

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 15th, and will continue until the position is filled.

For other questions, contact our administrative assistant via e-mail Nancy.Horton@trincoll.edu or phone (860) 297-2128).

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Trinity College Dublin

[from Long Room Hub, 10/23/10]

2011-2012 Visiting Research Fellowship Programme

The Trinity Long Room Hub intends to award a number of stipendiary and non-stipendiary fellowships for the academic year 2011-2012 in the arts and humanities at Trinity College Dublin.

Applicants for a fellowship should demonstrate how they would spend their time working one or more of the many rich collections within the Library, and/or collaborating with named individuals or groups of individuals within one or more of the constituent departments, schools or research centres linked to the Hub. Applications are welcome from across the entire range of arts and humanities research.

The funding for these Visiting Research Fellowships has been provided by the UK Alumni of Trinity College Dublin. As such, at least one of the long-term stipendiary fellowships will be reserved for a British citizen or a long-term resident of the UK (three years or more) who is not a British citizen.

Available fellowships are:

If you have a query about this scheme, please e-mail Dr Jason McElligott.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 5.00 p.m. (Irish time) on Friday 18 March 2011.

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La Unidad Latina Foundation

[from La Unidad Latina Foundation, 7/5/10]

Educational scholarships are awarded to Hispanic students on a competitive basis and range from $250 to $1000.

Application deadlines are the 15th of February and October. Applications are only accepted within 45 days prior to the deadline. Applications must be received by the deadline.

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U.S. Department of Education

[from Javits , 9/10/07]

Jacob K. Javits Fellowships

This program provides fellowships to students of superior academic ability—selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise—to undertake study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Subject to the availability of funds, a fellow receives the Javits fellowship annually for up to the lesser of 48 months or the completion of their degree. The fellowship consists of an institutional payment (accepted by the institution of higher education in lieu of all tuition and fees for the fellow) and a stipend (based on the fellow's financial need as determined by the measurements of the Federal Student Assistance Processing System. In fiscal year 2007, the institutional payment was $12,627 and the maximum stipend was $30,000.

Closing date: October 15, 2007.

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U.S. Department of State

Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Scholar-in-Residence Program
Fulbright Scholar Program
Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes

Junior Faculty Development Program

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Fulbright U.S. Student Program

[from the Fulbright website, 3/29/10]

All applications must be submitted electronically by October 18, 2010 and in hard copy by October 21, 2010 to IIE's New York office in order to qualify for awards for the 2011-2012 academic year.

People's Republic of China: 70 Fulbright Full Grants
Hong Kong: unspecified number of Fulbright Full Grants + 10 Fulbright/Hong Kong Institute of Education English Teaching Assistantships
Japan: 15 Fulbright Full Grants for graduate students + 10 Fulbright Fellowships for graduating seniors
Korea: 15 Fulbright Full Grants + 90 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships
Macau: unspecified number of Fulbright Full Grants + 8 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships
Mongolia: 5 Fulbright Full Grants
Singapore: unspecified number of Fulbright Full Grants
Taiwan: 12 Fulbright Full Grants + 2 Fulbright Internships + 28 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships

Scholar-in-Residence Program

[from CIES, 9/13/09]

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) Program assists institutions historically underrepresented in international academic exchange and allows scholars outside the United States to gain experience in U.S. higher education.

Last year, 46 institutions took advantage of the opportunities provided by the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program to internationalize programs, develop curricula and faculty, and diversify student and faculty experiences.

This year's deadline is October 15, 2009. To apply for the Scholar-in-Residence Program, interested institutions must submit one original proposal by mail to:

Alma Ford
Program Officer
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
3007 Tilden Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
tel (202) 686-6252

In addition to submitting your proposal by regular mail, we encourage you to also send an electronic copy to Alma Ford.

[For foreign scholars who wish to participate in SIR], there is no formal process for applying to participate in the SIR Program. If you are interested in becoming a Scholar-in-Residence, you can submit your curriculum vitae along with a Statement of Interest, to the Fulbright Commissions or U.S. Embassy abroad in your home country. You can also express your interest by contacting administrators and faculty at Historically Black Colleges, Hispanic-serving institutions, community colleges and small, liberal-arts colleges. Contacting Fulbright Visiting Scholars can also help bring perspective on the lecturing environments and needs of institutions targeted for SIR participation. SIR program staff can also offer information.

Fulbright Scholar Program

[from H-ASIA, 3/8/11, and CIES, 4/10/11]

The competition for 2012-13 Fulbright Scholar grants is now open. The application deadline for most programs is August 1, 2011. U.S. scholars and professionals can learn how to present their credentials at http://www.iie.org/cies.

The competition for the 2012-2013 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Core Program is now open. The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers teaching, research or combined teaching/research awards in area studies. Faculty and professionals in area studies also can apply for "All Discipline" awards open to all fields. The application deadline for the Core Fulbright Scholar Program is August 1, 2011. U.S. citizenship is required. For more information, visit our website at www.iie.org/cies or contact us at scholars@iie.org.

Here are a few of the awards for 2012-2013:

China: China Studies
Award Code 2080
Number of awards: approximately 9
Disciplines: Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Area Studies, Art History, Economics, Film Studies, Geography, History (non-U.S.), Language and Literature (non-US), Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public/Global Health, Religious Studies, Sociology, Urban Planning

China: Social Sciences and Humanities
Award Code 2089
Number of awards: approximately 3
Disciplines: Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Area Studies, Art History, Economics, Geography, History (non-U.S.), Language and Literature (non-US), Law, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theater

Hong Kong: All Disciplines
Award Code 2091
Number of awards: approximately 2
Disciplines: all

Hong Kong: Social Sciences and Humanities
Award Code 2096
Number of awards: n/a
Disciplines: Architecture, Area Studies, Art, Art History, Business Administration, Communications, Education, Film Studies, Geography, History (non-U.S.), Journalism, Language and Literature (non-US), Law, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public/Global Health, Social Work, Sociology, Theater, Urban Planning

Hong Kong: Fulbright-PolyU Awards in Humanities and Social Sciences
Award Code 2097
Number of awards: up to 2
Disciplines: all

Japan: All Disciplines
Award Code 2100
Number of awards: approximately 5
Disciplines: all

Japan: All Disciplines
Award Code 2101
Number of awards: approximately 2
Disciplines: all

Macao: Humanities and Social Sciences
Award Code 2110
Number of awards: n/a
Disciplines: all

Macao: All Disciplines
Award Code 2111
Number of awards: n/a
Disciplines: all

Taiwan: All Disciplines (Partial Maintenance)
Award Code 2128
Number of awards: approximately 6
Disciplines: all

Taiwan: Social Sciences, Arts and the Humanities
Award Code 2129
Number of awards: approximately 6
Disciplines: American History, American Literature, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Area Studies, Art, Art History, Business Administration, Communications, Creative Writing, Dance, Economics, Education, Film Studies, Geography, History (non-U.S.), Journalism, Language and Literature (non-US), Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, TEFL/App Linguistics, Theater, Urban Planning

Taiwan: Social Sciences, Arts and the Humanities
Award Code 2130
Number of awards: approximately 5
Disciplines: American History, American Literature, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Area Studies, Art, Art History, Business Administration, Communications, Creative Writing, Dance, Economics, Education, Film Studies, Geography, History (non-U.S.), Journalism, Language and Literature (non-US), Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, TEFL/App Linguistics, Theater, Urban Planning

Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes

Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program will offer intensive summer language institutes overseas in eleven critical need foreign languages for summer 2009. The CLS Program was launched in 2006 to offer intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu. In 2007, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian institutes were added along with increased student capacity in the inaugural language institutes. In 2009, Azerbaijani will be offered at the intermediate and advanced levels. The 2010 program will include a new program in Japanese.

The CLS Program provides fully-funded seven to ten week group-based intensive language instruction and extensive cultural enrichment experiences held overseas at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels (beginning not offered for Azerbaijani, Chinese, Persian or Russian) for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D. students. Please visit http://clscholarship.org/ in early October 2009 for information on the 2010 Critical Language Scholarship Program. Prospective applicants may register to be notified when application information is available.

Application deadline: 15 November 2010.

Junior Faculty Development Program
Fellowship Opportunity for University Faculty Members from Eurasia & Southeast Europe

[from H-NET, 6/29/10]

The JFDP is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State (ECA). American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, an American non-profit, non-governmental organization, receives a grant from ECA to manage the JFDP and oversee each participant's successful completion of the program.

The JFDP provides university instructors with a semester-long opportunity to engage in curriculum development and explore alternative teaching methodologies; expand their knowledge in their fields of study; gather new teaching materials and resources; and, develop relationships between their U.S. host universities and their home universities. JFDP Fellows work with faculty members at universities in the United States. Individuals may apply for fields in the humanities and social sciences. Each JFDP Fellow will spend a total of five (5) months (January-May 2011) in the United States.

The competition is open to citizens from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. In addition, to qualify for a JFDP Fellowship, an applicant must:

Applications and inquiries must be submitted to the local office of American Councils (or IRO in Zagreb). A list of office locations is available at the JFDP website: . The website also includes the application, the 2010-2011 calendar, academic field descriptions, a list of frequently asked questions, and information about past program participants and host institutions.

The due date for applications is 17:00, 9 July 2010, for all office locations.

Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP)
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
tel (202) 833-7522
fax (202) 293-0037
e-mail jfdp@americancouncils.org or sslack@americancouncils.or

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Universities' China Committee in London

[from GBCC, 3/26/10]

The Universities' China Committee in London (UCCL) gives limited grants to Chinese scholars who seek to make research visits to the UK or to British/EU scholars working on, or studying, relevant subjects at UK universities who wish to undertake visits to China for specific research or lecture reasons. It also supports academic conferences and the promotion and teaching of Chinese and other Chinese studies in the UK. Grants are given to cover flight and modest living expenses plus occasionally academic and research costs, but only if no other source is available. Grants are, however, given to support Bench Fees, etc. for Chinese Academics coming as Visiting Scholars or doing short-term research projects. The UCCL has to screen a large number of applications; those seeking grants will therefore help themselves considerably if they ensure that their applications are tidy and succinct. Allowance will of course be made for those for whom English is not the prime language.

Outline criteria

1. UCCL is able to provide limited financial support for university level research and advanced study, directly connected with China. The grants are normally given to postgraduates and for advanced research degrees only.

2. Normal maximum grants are for £1500, although £2000 can be allocated in exceptional cases.

3. China is deemed to mean the whole of the People's Republic of China, including Hong Kong (but see below), but not Taiwan.

4. Scholars from China, in any discipline in the arts, sciences or social sciences who wish to visit the UK, may be supported if the research they wish to pursue here has a demonstrable focus on China-related subjects.

5. Scholars based in universities in the UK who wish to visit China to conduct research, attend academic conferences or carry out similar work may also be supported.

6. PhD students may apply for funding for fieldwork which is programmed at least nine months after Initial Registration. Grants for Chinese students undertaking PhD studies in the UK NOT related to Chinese studies are handled by the Great Britain-China Educational Trust.

7. Grants are rarely given to applications from Hong Kong SAR which has its own sources of funds.

Guidelines for costing

In considering applications, the UCCL will use the following guideline costs (2006):
Return flights - Up to £600 from London/Beijing return.
Food/accommodation - up to £60/day in UK and £40/day in China for academic staff on short visits. £30 per day for students wanting to stay longer.
Conference, registration costs: up to £30 per day.

How to fill in the application form includes technical instructions. It is important that you read the information on this page before filling in the application.

Successful applicants will be asked to submit very brief reports on completion of the relevant work or trip.

Contact details:
The Chairman
Universities' China Committee in London
Swire House, 59 Buckingham Gate
London SW1E 6AJ
fax (020) 7828-6331 e-mail uccl@dsl.pipex.com>

The UCCL will only deal with enquiries and questions received by letter, fax or e-mail.

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University of California, Berkeley

2011 Toshihide Numata Book Prize in Buddhism

[from H-ASIA, 2/8/11]

The Toshihide Numata Book Prize in Buddhism (or "Toshi" Prize) is awarded on an annual basis to an outstanding book in the area of Buddhist studies. The prize is administered by the Center for Buddhist Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.

To be considered for the prize during the 2011 nomination period, a book must have a copyright date of 2010. Edited and/or coauthored books are eligible. Books focused primarily on Japanese Buddhism should be nominated for the Toshi Prize in Japanese Buddhism (administered through the UCB Center for Japanese Studies) rather than the Toshi Prize in Buddhism.

Nominations, consisting of the book and a nomination letter, must be received by March 1, 2011, and may come from scholars (including authors) or book publishers. Supporting documentation, such as readers' reports and reviews, may also be included.

Nomination materials should be sent to:

Toshi Prize in Buddhism
University of California, Berkeley
Center for Buddhist Studies
2223 Fulton Street, Room 512
Berkeley, CA 94720-2318
USA

The annual prize is in the amount of $10,000. The committee has the discretion to split the prize among multiple books. The prize winner(s) are reimbursed for expenses related to their attendance at the prize presentation.

The prize is presented annually at the University of California, Berkeley. The prize is celebrated with a public lecture by the prize recipient, a symposium focused on the book's theme, and a presentation dinner.

For more information, please contact:
Robert Sharf
Chair, Center for Buddhist Studies
2223 Fulton Street, Room 512
Berkeley, CA 94720-2318
tel (510) 642-6369.

IEAS Residential Faculty Research Grants, 2012-13

[from H-ASIA, 3/10/12]

The Institute of East Asian Studies (IEAS) at UC Berkeley is pleased to announce the second year of the IEAS Residential Faculty Research program, funded by a multi-year grant. This initiative creates a resident research community to engage in research projects concerning East Asia. Five themes, broadly defined, have been identified for the purpose of organizing research. Using these themes to set general emphasis, the IEAS invites Berkeley and non-Berkeley faculty members and scholars in all stages of their careers to submit research proposals grounded in any discipline in the humanities and social sciences (see Eligibility below). These proposals should be of East Asian content or relevance. Successful applicants will receive support to pursue independent research while in residence in Berkeley. They are expected to make at least one presentation on individual research topic during the course of a semester and to attend discussion meetings. These meetings may be open to visiting scholars, doctoral candidates and graduate students at Berkeley. The objective of the program is to facilitate the creation of clusters of researchers who engage in conversations with each other while actively pursuing individual research. All projects funded under the program are expected to result in publications in English.

Non-Berkeley scholars who plan to be in residence at Berkeley and who seek supplements to sabbatical awards while on leave from their home institutions are also invited to apply. Award amounts, program guidelines and application procedures for non-Berkeley scholars are the same as for UC Berkeley faculty members.

Awards will range from $10,000 (for one semester) to $20,000 (for two semesters), to $25,000 (for a full year) and may be used for any purpose that is consistent with UC research policy. Funded activities may begin as early as July 1, 2012.

The IEAS envisions a resident faculty research community that will function as the center of gravity of an extended community of visiting scholars, doctoral candidates and graduate students in the advancement of new approaches to East Asian studies. The first year for the funded activities under this initiative was 2011-2012. The initiative is expected to be continued into a third year (2013-2014) and possibly longer.

THEMES

Under this initiative the IEAS invites proposals in any discipline that bear relevance to any of the following themes, either with East Asian content or relevance, broadly conceptualized:

GUIDELINES for Proposals

Eligibility: Berkeley and non-Berkeley faculty members and scholars in all fields of humanities and social sciences, including those working in environmental, media, urban, legal and other studies, and in all stages of career are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a regular faculty position at UC Berkeley or another university, or otherwise be established scholars at least five years out from having received the PhD. Recent PhD recipients (less than five years) who do not hold a faculty position are not eligible for this program, but should explore other post-doctoral opportunities in East Asian studies at UC Berkeley. International scholars are also expected to be a regular member at an established research institution, and to have a home institution to return to at the conclusion of the award period. Ability to conduct research and engage in scholarly activities in fluent English is required for admission to this program. International scholars are also expected to meet all requirements to qualify for the necessary US visa (usually the J-1), such as minimum salary levels. The support provided through this program may be used to supplement funds provided by the home institution.

Applications should consist of the following:

1) Application cover page: project title and full contact information for applicant, including name, title, contact information (email, telephone, department/university postal mailing address);
2) Abstract of the research proposal (maximum 200 words);
3) Description of research proposal (maximum 2 pages, single spaced);
4) A bibliographical statement that places the proposed research in intellectual context (maximum one page, single-spaced);
5) Curriculum vitae not to exceed two pages;
6) A basic budget plan (see instructions below), not to exceed one page.

Applications should be sent by postal mail (unstapled) or email (preferred method, in one PDF file) to:

Martin Backstrom
Associate Director
Institute of East Asian Studies
2223 Fulton St., 6th floor
Berkeley, CA 94720-2318
tel (510) 642-2815).

Questions about the program or the application procedures may also be directed to him.

BUDGET

Awards may be used for any standard and reasonable research expense that accords with relevant UC guidelines and policies governing research, including living stipends and salary supplements. Applicants must supply a budget statement that broadly outlines the categories and amounts of the intended use of the award.

Research travel may be included, but given the residential nature of the IEAS program, trips during the semester should be limited to no more than two weeks, or should otherwise take place during the summer months.

The maximum award for one semester is $10,000; for two semesters $20,000; with a maximum award of $25,000 for a full 12-month period.

DEADLINES and TIMELINE

The IEAS is currently accepting proposals for projects for 2012-2013. Those who seek affiliations in 2013-2014 will be invited to submit applications in fall 2012.

Applications for the 2012-13 academic year must be received at IEAS by Monday, April 23, 2012. Awards will be announced by early May. Funded activities may begin as early as July, 2012.

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University of Chicago Library

[from H-ASIA, 2/19/09]

University of Chicago East Asian Collection Library Travel Grant

With a total of 750,000 volumes in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages, the East Asian Collection at the University of Chicago is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and distinctive East Asian collections in the United States. The Center for East Asian Studies sponsors a library travel grant for researchers in the Midwest who would like to take advantage of the University of Chicago's extensive East Asian library holdings.

Reimbursements of up to $250 are available. Applicants should submit a brief description of their research topic and a statement of the library holdings they hope to examine. Please contact Dianne Yurco, (773) 702-8647, at the Center for East Asian Studies for more information.

This grant is sponsored by the University of Chicago Center for East Asian Studies.

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University of East Anglia

[from CAA, 2/2/08]

The Sainsbury Research Unit is pleased to offer two three-to five-month Visiting Research Fellowships during the academic year 2008-2009 for the study of the arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas. Applications are welcomed from scholars of appropriate standing in such fields of the Humanities and Social Sciences as Anthropology, Art History, Archaeology, History and related disciplines. The fellowship stipend is £1,500 sterling per month, plus return travel costs from home to Norwich, UK, up to a maximum of £750. Accommodation costs on campus range from £430 to £600 per month. Dependants are welcome. The main responsibility of Fellows is to conduct research for publication.

For further information, please contact:

The Admissions Secretary
Sainsbury Research Unit
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
University of East Anglia
Norwich, NR4 7TJ
UK
tel +44 (0)1603 592498
e-mail admin.sru@uea.ac.uk.

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University of Kansas East Asian Library

[from H-ASIA, 9/9/09]

University of Kansas East Asian Library 2009-2010 Travel Grants

The Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Kansas, a federally designated National Resource Center, is offering travel grants to scholars outside the Lawrence Kansas area who wish to use the University's East Asian Library collection during the 2009-2010 academic year through July 2010. A limited number of travel grants of up to $300 each will be awarded to cover travel and lodging expenses. Applicants at institutions where there are no or few library resources in the East Asian languages will be given priority consideration. The awards must be used before August 1, 2010. Applications will be reviewed by the travel grants committee based on merit to faculty members and graduate students engaged in dissertation research. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.

The East Asian collection has over 270,000 volumes in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, substantial periodical holdings, and electronic resources. The collection is especially strong in the fields of Chinese and Japanese art history, history, literature, religion, and Japanese women's studies. For further information about the collection please consult http://www.lib.ku.edu/eastasia/ or contact Vickie Doll, Head of the East Asian Library.

Applications for the grant, including a one page description of the research topic, the type/subject of materials you are seeking, an estimated budget, and a current curriculum vitae to the Center for East Asian Studies Travel Grants Committee at ceas@ku.edu:

Travel Grants Committee
Center for East Asian Studies
Bailey Hall, Room 201
1440 Jayhawk Boulevard
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
tel (785) 864-3849
fax (785) 864-5034
e-mail <ceas@ku.edu>

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University of Maryland

[from H-ASIA, 6/7/07]

Twentieth-Century Japan Research Awards

The Nathan and Jeanette Miller Center for Historical Studies and McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, invite applications for two $1,500 grants to support research in the library's Prange Collection and East Asia Collection on topics related to the period of the Allied Occupation of Japan and its aftermath, 1945-1960. Holders of the Ph.D. or an equivalent degree are eligible to apply, as are graduate students who have completed all requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation. The competition is open to scholars in all parts of the world and from any discipline, but historical topics are preferred. University of Maryland faculty, staff, and students may not apply.

The application deadline is November 9, 2007. The grants must be used by October 31, 2008. Grant funds will be disbursed in the form of reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals, photoduplication, and related research expenses. Such costs as computers or software are not eligible. Reimbursement will require submission of receipts for processing by the University.

To apply, send a curriculum vitae and a two- to three-page description of the research project to the following address. Applications from graduate students must be accompanied by a letter from the principal faculty advisor attesting to the significance of the dissertation project and to the student's completion of all other degree requirements.

Twentieth- Century Japan Research Awards
Nathan and Jeanette Miller Center for Historical Studies
Department of History, 2115 Francis Scott Key Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-7315
(301) 405-8739
e-mail historycenter@umd.edu.

Materials in the Prange Collection include virtually all Japanese-language newspapers, news agency releases, magazines, pamphlets, and books dating from the period of Allied censorship, 1945-1949, in addition to over 10,000 newspaper photos. There are also materials published by Chinese and Korean residents, most of which are written in Japanese. Related collections in English include the personal papers of Charles Kades and Justin Williams. Office correspondence documenting policies and decisions of the Publications, Pictorial, and Broadcast Division, Civil Censorship detachment, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, Japan, are complementary to official Occupation records housed at the National Archives, College Park. Japanese newspapers and magazines from the Prange Collection are available for research on microform in the East Asia Collection. Other Prange materials are made available for research in the Prange Collection reading area after consultation with the Prange Curator or Manager. The East Asia Collection contains Japanese-language books published uring the wartime period, scholarly monographs on Occupied Japan, and a wide variety of reference works.

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University of Michigan, Asia Library

Center for Chinese Studies

[from H-ASIA, 1/7/11]

The Center for Chinese Studies will award two grants on a competitive basis to help defray the cost of travel, lodging, meals, and photo- duplication for scholars of China at other institutions who wish to utilize the collection at the University of Michigan Asia Library. The grants will be paid as reimbursements of expenses in compliance with the University and International Institute's travel guidelines. Candidates must secure approval prior to travel.

The Asia Library collection includes over 756,949 volumes in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Further information about the library is available at http://www.lib.umich.edu/asia-library or by contacting the Library Assistant at 734) 764-0406.

Eligibility: Scholars (faculty and advanced graduate students) of China at other institutions who wish to utilize the collection at the University of Michigan Asia Library between January 10 and August 14, 2011.

Amount: Up to $700 per trip.

Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through May 31, 2011.

Application Procedures: Applicants must submit the following by e-mail to chinese.studies@umich.edu:

Contact: Gloria Caudill, Administrator, Center for Chinese Studies, tel (734) 647-1487.

Center for Japanese Studies

Grants up to $500 are available to help defray the cost of travel, lodging, meals, and photo-duplication for Japan scholars at other institutions who wish to utilize the collection at the University of Michigan Asia Library from 1 July 2001 until 30 June 2002. The Asia Library collection includes over 567,388 volumes in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Of these, 250,039 volumes, 9,670 microfilm reels and 7,323 microfilm sheets are in Japanese. An on-line access to the Nichigai databases from Japan is one of the newer acquisitions in electronic resources. The library is strong and well balanced in humanities and social sciences with growing collections in film and women's studies. Further information about the library is available at http://www.lib.umich.edu/asia/ or by contacting the Library Assistant at 734-764-0406.

Interested scholars should submit an application letter, a brief statement (not to exceed 250 words) to the center describing their research and the need to use the Asia Library collection. Additionally, scholars should provide a current curriculum vita, an estimated budget and proposed travel dates.

Please send e-mail to umcjs@umich.edu or write to:

Asia Library Travel Grants
Center for Japanese Studies
Suite 3603, 1080 S. University
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106.

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University of New England, Australia

[from UNE, 3/27/10]

The Asia Centre has established a UNEAC Research Fellowship scheme aimed at attracting to the Centre sabbatical and other visiting scholars working on Asia. Under this scheme, potential visiting scholars are invited to apply for up to A$3,000 support per Fellowship. Fellowships would normally be offered to scholars visiting for 3 months or more and would not include any contribution to international airfares. For those visitors wishing to stay for a shorter period pro-rata Fellowship support may be considered. There will be several Fellowships awarded in 2006. Interested Scholars are invited to apply at any time for a UNEAC Research Fellowship, which will be awarded on a competitive basis.

For further information please contact:
Prof. Howard Brasted
University of New England
Armidale NSW 2351
Australia
tel +(61-2) 6773 2081
fax +(61-2) 6773 3520

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University of Oxford

[courtey of M. Richter, 2/17/10]

In addition to the general graduate scholarships awarded by the Faculty of Oriental Studies and individual Colleges, there are a handful of full and partial scholarships dedicated to Chinese Studies at selected colleges. The major ones are listed below. For more information about programmes and admissions go to http://www.orinst.ox.ac.uk/ea/chinese/chinese_graduate.html.

Pembroke College: Stanley Ho Scholarship in Chinese Studies
Pembroke College proposes to award a scholarship of £9,000 per annum to a person in the area of Chinese studies in the academic year beginning 2010. Applicants should have been accepted to read a research degree at Oxford University and at Pembroke College and should indicate their wish to apply for the scholarship with their application.

Pembroke College: Gordon Aldrick Scholarship in Chinese Cultural Studies
The Gordon Aldrick Scholarship, associated with Pembroke College, offers £5,000 per annum, tenable for up to three years. This is open to graduates beginning research in an area of Chinese cultural studies.

University College: Edwin Arnold Scholarship in Chinese Studies> (in association with the Davis Fund of the Oriental Studies Faculty)
University College and the Oriental Studies Faculty are offering a joint graduate scholarship available to new applicants for the D.Phil or to the M.St. Applicants must work on either Traditional or Modern China in the Humanities. The total value of the scholarship is £9,000 per annum, for up to three years. Those wishing to be considered for the Edwin Arnold Scholarship must state this at the end of the research proposal section of their application, to be submitted in the usual way by the application deadline of 12 March 2010. The successful candidate will be offered a place by University College and membership of the College will be a condition of the award.

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University of Washington

[from Asian Studies Newsletter 46/1]

East Asia Center

In an effort to encourage educators outside the Seattle area to take advantage of events and resources at the University of Washington , the East Asia Center is offering small travel stipends to eligible individuals. Beginning 1 January 2001, funds will be available to those who attend any of the numerous East Asia-related symposia, conferences, seminars and other events that are offered on campus by UW East Asia faculty and guest speakers from around the world. Travel to the UW to use the East Asia Library collection is also reimbursable. Educators, scholars, and faculty teaching at post-secondary institutions within the United States are eligible to apply. The maximum reimbursement is $300 per person per year and is dependent on availability of funds. Travel must be concluded by 31 July 2003. The East Asia Center is a federally funded and designated National Resource Center . To receive a travel reimbursement form, please contact:

Diane Atkinson
East Asia Center
Jackson School of International Studies
Box 353650
Thomson 203-A
Seattle, WA 98195-3650
tel (206) 543-6938
fax (206) 685-0668
eacenter@u.washington.edu.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries

Memorial Library residential grants-in-aid

[from H-NET, 7/22/10]

The Friends of the University of Wisconsin—Madison Libraries (FOL) is pleased to offer several one month residential grants-in-aid, for research in the humanities in the university's Memorial Library. Awards are $2,000 each (with an additional $1,000 for grantees living outside North America).

The Library's collections include (among other fields): History of science from the Middle Ages through the Enlightenment. Pseudo science and medical and scientific quackery. The largest American collection of avant-garde "Little Magazines." Scandinavian and Germanic history and literature. Dutch post-Reformation theology and church history. French political pamphlets of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Applicants should have Ph.D. Foreign scholars or graduate students who are ABD are also eligible. Applications are due 1 February of any year. For more information, see http://giving.library.wisc.edu/friends/grant-in-aid.shtml, or:

FOL
University of Wisconsin—Madison
Rm. 990
728 State St.
Madison, WI 53706
tel (608) 265-2505
e-mail: <friends@library.wisc.edu>.

David Woodward Memorial Fellowship in the History of Cartography, 2010-2011

[from H-NET, 8/27/09]

Applications are solicited for an annual two-month memorial fellowship in honor of David Woodward, a founding editor of The History of Cartography. The fellowship is made possible by the generosity of Arthur and Janet Holzheimer. The purpose of this fellowship is to attract a scholar to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to research and write on a subject related to the history of cartography. The fellow chosen for the 2010-2011 academic year will focus on a period relevant to any of the last three volumes (Four through Six) of the History of Cartography series, which cover the modern era from ca. 1650 to 2000; preference will be given to work that compliments one of the three volumes.

The two-month residence, taken at any time between July 2010 and June 2011, will be at the Institute for Research in the Humanities, which will provide office space and will provide other facilities and support given to scholars at the Institute. Participation in the scholarly community of the Institute is strongly encouraged. The stipend is $3,500 per month for two months. The selection of the fellow will be made on the recommendation of the editors of Volumes Four and Six and of the Executive Committee of the Institute for Research in the Humanities.

The Institute for Research in the Humanities, founded in 1959 as the first institute in North America devoted solely to the support and encouragement of humanistic scholarship, is located in the heart of the campus of the University of Wisconsin—Madison. The Institute supports research in the traditional humanistic areas of literature, history, and philosophy; it also promotes interdisciplinary scholarship, while cultivating methodological diversity and breadth.

The University of Wisconsin Libraries are particularly well suited to humanistic and cartographic scholarship. Memorial Library (with three million volumes) is the principal research facility on campus for the humanities and social sciences and has an excellent collection of historical monographs and reference books. It also houses an extensive periodical collection. The Department of Special Collections contains the Chester H. Thordarson Collection in the history of science and is strong in the history of books and printing. The Geography Library contains the University of Wisconsin—Madison's primary collection of geography and cartography. This library is in Science Hall, the location of the Geography Department and the Robinson Map Library. The History of Cartography Project, also housed in Science Hall, maintains an archive of articles and illustrations used in previous volumes, and its staff is available for consultation.

Applicants for the David Woodward Memorial Fellowship, who should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, should submit an application form and a proposal not exceeding four double spaced pages explaining what they intend to study during the two-month residence and what the end product is likely to be. A simple application form and further information about the Fellowship and Institute is available on request from:

Loretta Freiling
Institute for Research in the Humanities
University Club Building
432 E. Campus Mall
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI 53706
tel (608) 262-3855 fax (608) 265-4173.

The deadline for completed applications for the 2010-2011 Fellowship is 19 February 2010. Applicants will be informed of the committee's decision before the end of April 2010.

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Urban China Research Network

[from ASDP-L, 5/2/04]

The Urban China Research Network announces the ninth round of competition for its small grant program, with an application deadline of September 1, 2004. Grants are made for graduate student research by students from any country (up to $3000) and for research by new faculty members at Chinese institutions (up to $5000). The Network has supported a wide range of projects related to urbanization and urban life in China, without restriction to scholarly discipline.

Applications are submitted through the Internet. For information, consult http://www.albany.edu/chinanet.

Questions may be directed by e-mail to chinanet@albany.edu.

The website also lists the titles and abstracts of projects that have been supported in the past four years.

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

[from CAA, 6/1/11]

The VMFA Fellowship program is a vital source of funding for the visual arts and art history in Virginia. VMFA is committed to supporting professional artists as well as full-time students in the arts and art history who demonstrate exceptional creative ability in their chosen discipline, and as awarded more than $4.4 million in fellowships to Virginians.

VMFA is now accepting applications for the following 2012-13 Fellowships:

The deadline for applications is Thursday, November 10, 2011.

For detailed eligibility criteria, an application, and a printable PDF flyer, please visit www.VMFA.museum/fellowships.

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Western Washington University

[from H-ASIA, 11/21/10]

The Center for East Asian Studies of Western Washington University is offering travel grants for research in the WWU Libraries on any subject dealing with Mongolia and the Mongols. Two grants of up to $500 each will be awarded in any one calendar year to scholars, including doctoral candidates, who at the time of application reside more than 500 miles from Bellingham. Applicants from institutions with no or few Inner Asian resources are given preference.

The grants, financed by the Henry G. Schwarz Endowment Fund for Mongolian Studies, are designed to help scholars use the more than 10,000 books and dozens of periodicals dealing with Mongolia and the Mongols. This large collection of materials, broadly representative of all parts of Mongolia and of every major group of Mongols elsewhere in the world, is known not only for its books on language, literature, the humanities and social sciences but also for its unparalleled resources in medicine and the natural sciences. It is supported by nearly 3,000 titles on Tibet and substantial collections on neighboring areas, such as Eastern Turkestan (Xinjiang), and the indigenous populations of Eastern Siberia, the Russian Far East and Manchuria.

Applications must be submitted by January 1 for research during February through June. They should include a brief description of the research project, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and an estimated budget. When completed, they should be sent to:

Professor Edward Vajda
Director, Center for East Asian Studies
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9057,

with a copy to Henry.Schwarz@wwu.edu.

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Williams College

[from Williams College, 3/27/10]

Gaius Charles Bolin Dissertation and Post-MFA Fellowships

The Gaius Charles Bolin Fellowships at Williams College are designed to promote diversity on college faculties by encouraging students from underrepresented groups to complete a terminal graduate degree and to pursue careers in college teaching.

The Bolin Fellowships are two-year residencies at Williams, and up to three scholars or artists are appointed each year. Fellows devote the bulk of the first year to the completion of dissertation work—or in the case of MFA applicants, building their professional portfolios—while also teaching one course as a faculty member in one of the College's academic departments or programs. The second year of residency (ideally with degree in hand) is spent on academic career development while again teaching just one course.

Gaius Charles Bolin was the first black graduate of Williams. The fellowship program was founded in 1985, on the centennial of his admission to the College.

Eligibility

The Bolin Fellowships are awarded to applicants from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, those who are first-generation college graduates, women in predominantly male fields, or disabled scholars.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who intend to pursue a professorial career in the U.S. PhD candidates must have completed all doctoral work except the dissertation by the end of the current academic year. MFA candidates must be recent recipients of the degree; only those with degrees granted in 2009, or to be granted in 2010, are eligible to apply.

Terms

The annual stipend for the position is $33,000. The College will also provide health and dental benefits, housing assistance, academic support including office space and computer and library privileges, and an allowance of up to $4,000 for research-related expenses.

During the period of residence at Williams, the Bolin Fellows will be affiliated with an appropriate department or program, and will be expected to teach one one-semester course each year, normally in the fall semester of year one and the spring semester of year two.

Application

Candidates should submit two full sets in hard copy (electronic applications will not be accepted) of each of the following materials, to be received by December 1, 2009:

- a cover letter with a description of teaching interests within one of the departments or programs at Williams
- a full curriculum vitae
- a graduate school transcript and three confidential letters of recommendation
- a copy of the dissertation prospectus, preferably limited to 10-15 pp.
- a description of teaching interests within one of the departments or programs at Williams
- PhD applicants: a copy of the dissertation prospectus, preferably limited to 10-15 pp., and a timetable for completion of the degree.

Apply to:

Andrea Danyluk
Acting Dean of the Faculty – GCBDF
Williams College
P. O. Box 141
Williamstown, MA 01267

Questions to Gail Burda

Notification

Candidates will be notified of the Selection Committee's decision by early March, 2010.

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Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation

[from CAA, 1/19/06]

The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) is now accepting applications from qualified individuals and institutions for innovative projects, which include research, publications, exhibitions, and other forms of public education, that advance the scholarly study and public recognition of the contributions made by women architects, designers, urban planners, as well as architectural historians and critics, active in the United States during the middle years of the twentieth century.

Funding is divided into three categories: Fellowships of up to $10,000; Grants of up to $3000; and, Travel Grants of up to $1500. Applications are considered once a year. The postmark deadline is March 15, and the awards are usually announced 90 days thereafter. The number of awards each year varies at the discretion of the Fellowship Committee. For application requirements, please visit http://www.bwaf.org/. For further information, contact mailto:www.BWAF.org.

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The Wolfsonian-Florida International University

[from H-ARTHIST, 9/22/10]

The Wolfsonian-Florida International University is a museum and research center that promotes the examination of modern visual and material culture. The Wolfsonian's fellowship program is intended to support research on the museum's collection, generally for periods of three to four weeks. The program is open to holders of master's or doctoral degrees, Ph.D. candidates, and others who have a significant record of professional achievement in relevant fields.

The focus of the Wolfsonian collection is on North American and European decorative arts, propaganda, architecture, and industrial and graphic design from the period 1885-1945. The United States, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands are the countries most extensively represented. There are also smaller but significant collections of materials from a number of other countries, including Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Japan, the former Soviet Union, and Hungary. The collection includes works on paper (including posters, prints, and design drawings), furniture, paintings, sculpture, glass, textiles, ceramics, lighting and other appliances, and many other kinds of objects. The Wolfsonian's library has approximately 50,000 rare books, periodicals, and ephemeral items.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their project with the museum staff prior to submission to ensure the relevance of their proposals to the Wolfsonian's collection.

For more information about The Wolfsonian and its collection, visit the website, call (305) 535-2686, or e-mail.

Applications for the 2011-12 academic year must be postmarked by December 31, 2010.

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Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships

[from Newcombe, 6/24/10]

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences, and particularly to help Ph.D. candidates in these fields complete their dissertation work in a timely manner. In addition to topics in religious studies or in ethics (philosophical or religious), dissertations appropriate to the Newcombe Fellowship competition might explore the ethical implications of foreign policy, the values influencing political decisions, the moral codes of other cultures, and religious or ethical issues reflected in history or literature.

The Newcombe Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates at institutions in the United States who will complete their dissertations during the fellowship year. Fellows may not have held a similar national award for the final dissertation year, nor may they have previously applied for the Newcombe Fellowship. For more details, see the posted eligibility requirements and list of frequently asked questions.

In the 2010 Newcombe competition, up to 20 non-renewable Fellowships of $25,000 will be awarded for 12 months of full-time dissertation writing; in addition, Fellows' graduate schools will be asked to waive tuition and/or remit some portion of their fees.

Applications for the 2011 Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship are due November 15, 2010.

Dissertation Fellowship in Women's Studies

[from http://www.woodrow.org/higher-education-fellowships/women_gender/index.php, 10/24/10]

The economic downturn has had an adverse affect on the Women's Studies endowment as on so many things. In order to ensure the long term stability of the Women's Studies program, the Woodrow Wilson Foundation will not be offering awards for the 2011 academic year, in order to reinvest and strengthen the financial foundation of the program, that we might continue with the strongest possible Women's Studies Program in the following years. This historic program has maintained a reputation of excellence for over 30 years, producing leadership and cutting-edge scholarship in the field of women's studies and it will continue to do so.

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Wingate Scholarships

[from Wingate, 9/18/09]

Wingate Scholarships are awarded to individuals of great potential or proven excellence who need financial support to undertake pioneering or original work of intellectual, scientific, artistic, social or environmental value, and to outstandingly talented musicians for advanced training.

They are designed to help with the costs of a specific project which may last up to 3 years. The maximum in any one year is £10,000.

Applicants need to be at least 24 and there is no upper age limit. The Scholarships Committee welcomes applications from mature candidates and those from non-traditional academic backgrounds.

The Wingate Scholarships scheme attempts to provide funding for multi-disciplinary projects that might not fall comfortably into any of the conventional funding categories.

For full details, please see 'Criteria and Eligibility'.

Applications for 2010/2011 will not be accepted until October 1, 2009. The deadline for receipt of completed applications for 2010/2011 will be Monday February 1, 2010.

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Winterthur

[from Winterthur, 10/2/10]

National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships

Winterthur participates in an NEH-funded program, Fellowships at Independent Research Institutions. NEH Research Fellows may receive four- to twelve-month fellowships to pursue advanced research. This fellowship may not be used in the pursuit of a degree, although fellows with doctorate in hand may revise a dissertation for publication. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents for three years prior to application. Stipend: up to $40,000.

Dissertation Fellowships

Doctoral candidates conducting research or writing a dissertation receive four- to nine-month fellowships. Stipend: up to $7,000 per semester.

Winterthur Research Fellowships

Academic, museum, and independent scholars, including graduate students receive one- to three-month short term fellowships. Stipend: $1,500 per month. Applicants need not apply for a specific named fellowship, but we do designate certain awards as:

Deadline: 15 January.

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World Bank

[from MMMF, 12/9/09]

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF)

For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF awards grants of approximetly $12,000 each; grants are not renewable. Every year, the MMMF also invites the recipients to Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor.

A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:

1. Has a record of service to women and/or children in her country.
2. Resides in the U.S. or Canada at the time she submits the application.
3. Is enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian educational institution for the academic year 2009-10 and remains enrolled during the entire year of the grant.
4. Uses the grant to continue to study for her degree.
5. Is a national of a lower or middle income country as designated by the Country Eligibility List of the World Bank.
Applicant cannot be a U.S. citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Canadian Land Immigrant.
6. Demonstrates a plan to return to a developing country in about two years after receiving the grant.
7. Demonstrates financial need.
8. Is at least 25 years old by December 31, 2009 (Born before December 31, 1984).
9. Is not related to any World Bank Group staff member or his/her or her spouse.

There are no exceptions to the MMMF Scholarship criteria listed above.

Application Forms: available online from November 5, 2009.
Deadline for submitting completed applications: midnight February 18, 2010
Results: ONLY successful applicants will be notified around May 1, 2010

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Zentralinstituts für Kunstgeschichte

Theodor-Fischer-Preis 2012 [Theodor Fischer Prize 2012]

[from H-ARTHIST, 11/24/11]

Internationaler Nachwuchsförderpreis des Zentralinstituts für Kunstgeschichte in München für herausragende Forschungsarbeiten zur Architekturgeschichte des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts, gestiftet vom Verein der Freunde des Zentralinstituts für Kunstgeschichte e.V. CONIVNCTA FLORESCIT.

Ziel der Preisvergabe ist, die wissenschaftliche Auseinandersetzung mit dem genannten Fachgebiet zu fördern.

The name of the award commemorates the architect, university teacher, and Munich city building commissioner Theodor Fischer (1862-1938).

Der Name des Preises erinnert an den Architekten, Hochschullehrer und Münchener Stadtbaurat Theodor Fischer (1862-1938).

Ausgezeichnet wird eine Forschungsarbeit zur Architekturgeschichte des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts (z.B. Dissertation, Magisterarbeit). Der Preis wird an eine/einen Graduierte/n vergeben und besteht in einem dreimonatigen Forschungsstipendium am Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte. Das Stipendium ist mit € 5000,- dotiert. Über die Vergabe entscheidet eine unabhängige Fachkommission. Der Antritt des Stipendiums kann nach Absprache individuell gewählt werden, sollte jedoch innerhalb eines Jahres nach der Verleihung erfolgen.

Bewerbungen mit den üblichen Unterlagen (Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse, Publikationsliste) und einem Exemplar der Forschungsarbeit werden bis zum 29. Februar 2012 erbeten an den:

Direktor des Zentralinstituts für Kunstgeschichte
Katharina-von-Bora-Str. 10
80333 München
Germany.

Wolfgang-Ratjen-Preis 2012 [Wolfgang Ratjen Prize 2012]

[from H-ARTHIST, 11/24/11]

Internationaler Nachwuchsförderpreis des Zentralinstituts für Kunstgeschichte in München für herausragende Forschungsarbeiten auf dem Gebiet der graphischen Künste, gestiftet vom Verein der Freunde des Zentralinstituts für Kunstgeschichte e.V. CONIVNCTA FLORESCIT.

Ziel der Preisvergabe ist, die wissenschaftlichen Auseinandersetzung mit dem genannten Fachgebiet zu fördern.

Der Name des Preises erinnert an Dr. Wolfgang Ratjen (1943-1997) und würdigt dessen Verdienste als Mitgründer des Vereins CONIVNCTA FLORESCIT und als bedeutender Sammler von Handzeichnungen alter und neuer Meister.

Ausgezeichnet wird eine Forschungsarbeit zur Handzeichnung und/oder Druckgraphik (Dissertation, Magisterarbeit, größerer Aufsatz). Der Preis wird an eine/einen Graduierte/n vergeben und besteht in einem dreimonatigen Forschungsstipendium am Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte. Das Stipendium ist mit insgesamt € 5.000,- dotiert. Bei ausländischen Preisträgern kann gegebenenfalls zusätzlich ein Reisekostenzuschuss gewährt werden. Über die Vergabe entscheidet eine unabhängige Fachkommission. Der Antritt des Stipendiums kann nach Absprache individuell gewählt werden, sollte jedoch innerhalb eines Jahres nach der Preisvergabe erfolgen.

Bewerbungen mit den üblichen Unterlagen (Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse, Publikationsverzeichnis) und einem Exemplar der Forschungsarbeit werden bis zum 29. Februar 2012 erbeten an den:

Direktor des Zentralinstituts für Kunstgeschichte
Katharina-von-Bora-Str. 10
80333 München
Germany.

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