The New Mexico Office of the State Historian, a division of the State Records Center and Archives, is accepting applications for research fellowships. These fellowships are intended to defray living costs while conducting historical research at the State Records Center and Archives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. |
Translators of Spanish Archives of New Mexico at work in Public Surve Offices, Santa Fe, N.M., WPA Collections, State Records Center and Archives, Santa Fe, N.M. |
Fostering an understanding
and appreciation of New Mexico's history and culture through
education, research, preservation and community outreach.
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Applications Must Include the
Following:
- A signed cover letter that includes a statement explaining the
applicant's interest in the program, eligibility criterion, length
of the fellowship requested, preferred dates of the fellowship
and a detailed explanation of financial need.
- An abstract, not to exceed 300 words, that defines the topic
of the proposed research and summarize its objectives.
- A research proposal, no more than six pages in length, that
describes what is to be accomplished during the fellowship period;
the status of the applicant's research on the proposed research
topic; the specific relevance of the State Archives' collections
to the project; the significance of the research to the advancement
of an understanding and an appreciation of New Mexico history;
and the expected results of the research.
- A curriculum vitae, (no longer than four pages).
- Copies of certified transcripts or diplomas.
- Two letters of recommendation. If the applicant is a graduate
student enrolled in a Ph.D. program, one of the letters will be
from the applicant's dissertation chair or advisor. If the applicant
is enrolled in a master's degree program, one of the letters will
be from the student's graduate advisor.
- The cover letter, the abstract, the proposal and the curriculum
vitae will be produced in 12-point type and will be double spaced,
with one inch margins on all sides. The applications will be collated
with five copies attached.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
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FELLOWSHIP
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Fellowships will be awarded for a maximum of
$1,000 per month, determined by financial need and budget availability.
The fellowships can be held from 1-2 months.
Awards may be granted for a longer duration, depending upon proposed
research and budget avail-ability.
Prior to the conclusion of the fellowship period,
each fellow will be asked to give a public lecture based on research
accomplished at the State Archives. Fellows will also be required
to submit a report on their research at the State Archives as
well as papers, manuscripts and articles produced as a result
of the research.
FELLOWSHIP
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants may either hold a graduate degree
or may be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college
or university. Awards are also open to individuals that have independent
scholar status.
Applicants may be studying or working in any
field or discipline, provided that the proposed research will
foster an understanding and appreciation of N.M. history.
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Application Deadlines for
Fiscal Year 09
May 30, 2008 by 3:00 p.m.
September 30, 2008 by 3:00 p.m.
January 30, 2009 by 3:00 p.m.
Completed applications should be sent to:
Office of the State Historian
State Records Center & Archives
1205 Camino Carlos Rey
Santa Fe, N.M. 87507
Questions should be directed to
Dr. Dennis P. Trujillo, Office of the State Historian at (505) 476-7998
or dennis.trujillo@state.nm.us |
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