The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is proud to announce “Gilder Lehrman Fellowship.” The fellowship program is open to doctoral candidates, college and university faculty at every rank, and independent scholars working in the field of American history. International scholars who want to do a short-term research in the United States of America are also welcome to apply. A great grand of $3,000 will be granted to the winning candidates.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History was founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman. Aim of this Institute is to offers support and resources to tens of thousands of teachers, and through them enhances the education of more than a million students.
Eligibility:
An applicant must be:
- Doctoral candidates, college and university faculty at every rank, and independent scholars working in the field of American history.
- International scholars are eligible to apply.
- The fellowships support research at archives in New York City.
How to Apply:
You have to register yourself as an applicant before applying for this fellowship program. Link is: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/community/user/register?destination=node%2F13896
Supporting Documents:
Fellows must submit:
- Complete their research within a year of notification of the award.
- Visit the Gilder Lehrman Institute in New York City to meet the fellowship coordinator.
- Submit a paragraph documenting the archival collections consulted during the fellowship.
- A project proposal including current contact information, a list of primary sources to be consulted, and an anticipated budget.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Two letters of recommendation from established scholars of American history.
Submitting Details:
Kindle submit the complete application package to:
The Gilder Lehrman Scholarly Fellowship Program
49 West 45th Street, Sixth Floor
New York, New York 10036
OR
Email: fellowships-at-gilderlehrman.org
Award Amount:
The winners may expect to receive $3,000.
Application Deadline:
June 13, 2016 is the last date of submitting the complete application package.
Link for more information:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-exhibitions/how-apply
Contact Information:
To know more email at: fellowships-at-gilderlehrman.org or
call at: (646) 366-9666, ext. 29
