American Philosophical Society Library--Mellon Resident Research Fellowships

The American Philosophical Society Library, located near Independence
Hall in Philadelphia, PA, is a leading international center for 
research in the history of American science and technology and its
European roots, as well as early American history and culture.
The Library houses over 6.5 million manuscripts, 190,000 volumes and
bound periodicals, and thousands of maps and prints.

Mellon Resident Research Fellowships: The fellowships are intended to 
encourage research in the Library's collections by scholars who reside
beyond a 75-mile radius of Philadelphia. Applicants in any relevant 
field of scholarship may apply. 

Eligibility: The fellowships are open to U.S. citizens and foreign 
   nationals who are holders of the Ph.D. or the equivalent, Ph.D.
   candidates who have passed their preliminary exams, and
   independent scholars. 

Stipend: The stipend is $1,900 per month, and the term of the 
   fellowship is a minimum of one month and a maximum of three 
   months.

Deadline: No later than March 1, 1999. 

Contact: Mellon Fellowships
         American Philosophical Society
         104 South Fifth Street 
         Philadelphia, PA 19106-3386
	 Tel. (215) 440-3400
         URL: http://www.amphil.soc/residen/htm


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