The Smithsonian Institution (SI) with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) would like to announce “ACHP-Smithsonian Cultural Heritage Fellowship”. The theme for the 2017 Fall Semester ACHP-SI Fellowship is Latino Heritage. Those with an interest in learning more about the preservation of Latino culture, heritage, sites, and artifacts are especially encouraged to apply. The fellowship will provide $6,000 stipend to the winning candidates.
The Smithsonian Institution, established in 1846 “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge,” is a group of museums and research centers administered by the Government of the United States. They strive to deliver the highest quality in everything they do.
Eligibility:
This scholarship program is applicable for:
- Current or recent undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in cultural and/or historic preservation are eligible to apply for this fellowship.
- Some familiarity with cultural and/or historic preservation is desirable, but not required.
- If you are looking for guidance or ideas, a good place to start is with your local and/or state historic preservation office.
How to Apply:
Applicants can online apply for the fellowship through the given link:
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public
Supporting Documents:
As part of your application, you must upload the following documents:
- Project Proposal (max 2 pages)
- The proposal should identify your research goals and the importance of the work in relation to the discipline and your own scholarly endeavors
- The proposal should identify the proposed site and proposed advisor
- Timing & Budget Proposal (max 1 page, see example below in Reference section)
- Timing: propose a schedule for each component of the fellowship: 1. DC component with both the ACHP and the Smithsonian; and 2. site-based component (must be at least 1 week, but could be more depending on interests)
- Budget: propose a budget for travel and other research costs (if any).
- The selection committee recommends combining travel to be as economical as possible, e.g. traveling to the site on the way back from DC (home-DC-site-home), and anticipates this allowance to be no more than $1000
- Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
- Identification of a Proposed Site
- The site must be registered or eligible for theNational Register of Historic Places
- Identification of a Proposed Smithsonian Advisor
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- At least one of the recommendations should be from either the proposed Smithsonian advisor or a representative from the proposed site
Financial Aid and Award Money:
- Fellows will receive a $6,000 stipend.
- Additional funds for travel and research expenses are available and will be evaluated as part of the application.
Application Deadline:
Scholarship application and all materials must be submitted by July 15, 2017, 11:59 pm EDT.
Link for More Information:
https://www.smithsonianofi.com/achp-fellowship/
Contact Information:
You have any questions about the application you may contact at 202-633-7070 or siofi-at-si.edu
