Harvard Library is inviting scholars who want to pursue projects that require in-depth research on Houghton Library’s holdings to participate in Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships program. The applications must be submitted for the academic year 2023-2024.

This fellowship program is open to candidates from all countries and of any nationality. International applicants in possession of a J-1 visa can also participate. Applications from students and scholars from underrepresented groups in academia, including women, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, first-generation scholars, and persons with disabilities, are particularly welcomed. The fellowship is valued at a stipend of $4,500 for the tenure of the appointment of selected candidates.

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Application Deadline: The deadline for application submission is Friday, January 20, 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Harvard Library
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Doctoral or Postdoctoral
• Award: $4,500
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in the USA.

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All domestic and international students are eligible to apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Candidates can apply for the Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships at Harvard library.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must be on a J-1 visa status.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: The applicants can submit their applications for the scholarship online. All eligible candidates will be considered.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• a project proposal (1,000 words maximum)
• a preliminary list of Houghton collection materials
• a curriculum vitae
• one letter of reference
• Admission Requirements: The applicants are required to produce a written summary of their experience working with the collections.
• Language Requirement: The applicants must demonstrate the needed level of English language proficiency.

Benefits

The Harvard Library will award fellowship stipends of $4,500 to help support the selected visiting fellows during the tenure of their appointment.

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