Fellowship in the
Study of
the American West
and American
Transportation History: Summer, Fall, Winter 2007
THE ST. LOUIS MERCANTILE LIBRARY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST.
LOUIS invites applications for graduate and post-doctoral study in American
history, particularly in the study of the American West -its arts, culture,
and history - and railroad and river transportation history. Fellowships
in American regional bibliographical studies, book arts and Midwestern
culture and life are also available. Awards vary, depending on length
of study and need, to begin in the summer of 2007 after June 1, from
$1500 to $4500.
Additional assistance is available for visiting scholars during the academic year. Fellowship candidates must send a letter of application, curriculum vitae and a brief project proposal, citing collections to be consulted. A letter of recommendation is requested which describes the significance of the proposed project and the applicant's qualifications to pursue the proposed study necessary to complete and publish the topic.
Application Deadlines:
For Summer 2007, March 15, 2007
For Fall 2007, June 15, 2007
For Winter 2007, September 15, 2007
For more information:
Fellowship Program
St. Louis Mercantile Library
at the University of Missouri - St. Louis
One University Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63121-4400