Deadline- January 15, 2013
Countries/Region- U.S
The George Washington University’s Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (IERES) offers Mellon Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Cold War/Post-1945 International History for 2013-2014.
Applicants need to have completed archival research for their dissertation in two or more countries and be at the final writing stage of their dissertation. The Fellow must be in residence at IERES from September 2013 through June 2014 and will be provided with office space and a computer. The Fellow will also help administer our Program on Conducting Archival Research. The award will offer support in the amount of $25,000 per year, plus benefits.
All applications are reviewed by a GWU faculty panel that rewards clarity of argument and method and the originality of the research and the argument. All proposals are expected to meet high levels of academic merit and to make a significant contribution in the applicant”s field. In addition, applicants should highlight their experience conducting archival research and any relevant program administration work.
Eligibility-
- Applicants must be in the writing stage of their dissertation after having conducted significant archival research in at least two countries.
- Applicants must be writing a dissertation on contemporary history in the field of history, political science, anthropology, sociology or a related discipline.
- Applicants must be an enrolled advanced graduate student at a US University.
How to apply?
Please submit an 8-10 page proposal, a curriculum vitae, and a letter of recommendation from a member of applicant’s dissertation committee. Please also submit a cover letter that clearly addresses applicants experiences with archival research and any previous administrative duties.
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