American Fellowships in History ______2016-2017 2016-2017 NEW YORK, NY 10024 WWW.NYHISTORY.ORG 170 CENTRAL PARK WEST Fellowships in American History

The New-York Historical Society, founded in 1804, holds a distinguished collection of books, manu- scripts, graphic materials, decorative objects, histori- cal artifacts, and works of art. Comprising over 350,000 books, three million manuscripts, and distinctive collections of maps, photographs, prints, and ephemera documenting the history of the United States from the perspective of New York, the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library at the New-York Historical Society is noted for its deep strengths in the era of the American Revolution and the early Republic, the Civil War, and the Gilded Age, with significant holdings relat- ing to Robert Livingston and the Livingston family, Rufus King, Horatio Gates, Albert Gallatin, Cadwallader Colden, Robert Ful- ton, Richard Varick, and many others. Abolitionism, temperance, and social welfare organizations are also well represented in the collections. Iconographic holdings are huge and include some of the earliest photographs of New York, a significant archive of Civ- il War images, and the archives of the major architectural firms of the later 19th century, including McKim, Mead & White, Cass Gil- bert, George Post, and others. The museum is the oldest in New York City and its art holdings comprise more than 1.6 million works. Among its treasures are all 435 preparatory watercolors for John James Audubon’s Birds of America; one of the nation’s preeminent collections of Hudson River School landscapes; and exceptional examples of decorative and fine arts spanning four centuries.

In addition, educational outreach and public programs sup- port the institution’s mission to explore the richly layered politi- cal, cultural, and social history of New York City and State and the nation, and to serve as a national forum for the discussion of issues surrounding the making and meaning of history.

New-York Historical’s rich research environment promotes an active intellectual community. Fellows are encouraged to explore the collections and to take advantage of the full diversity of the li- brary and museum’s resources, and to share their research during the course of their tenure through informal talks and blog posts. Fellowships in American History 2016-2017

The New-York Historical Society offers over twelve fellowships. Designed to encourage and promote the use of its extraordinary collections of primary and secondary sources relating to the history of New York and the United States, the fellowships are open to scholars at various times during their academic careers. Visit nyhistory.org/library/fellowships for instructions and an application checklist for each fellowship.

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Women’s History National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Fellowship For a term of two years, one full-time post-doctoral fellow will work as One academic-year fellowship supported by the National En- a public historian and scholarly coordinator for the new Center for the dowment for the Humanities will be offered for research at the Study of Women’s History. The ideal candidate will have a scholarly New-York Historical Society. The fellowship is available to in- focus in Women’s Studies and some experience in public history. The dividuals who have completed their formal professional train- fellow will participate in developing programming and be deputized ing and have a strong record of accomplishment within their to develop certain projects independently. Applicants for the Mellon field. There is no restriction relating to age or academic status. Postdoctoral Fellowship must hold a Ph.D. Candidates at the pre- Foreign nationals are eligible to apply if they have lived in the doctoral level or ABDs will not be considered. Fellows will be in- United States for at least three years immediately preceding residence, full-time staff members for a period of two years between the application deadline. The ten-month residency will carry January 4, 2016, and December 31, 2017, with a stipend of $50,000 a stipend of $42,000, plus benefits. Fellowship will begin Sep- per year and full benefits. tember 1, 2016 and end June 30, 2017. Deadline is October 13, 2015. Deadline is January 5, 2016.

Bernard and Irene Schwartz Fellowships Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowships Offered jointly with Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Two Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowships will be Arts, two Bernard and Irene Schwartz Fellowships are open to schol- awarded to candidates who have held the Ph.D. for three to ars who will have completed the Ph.D. in History or American Studies five years. Research projects may include the conversion of a before the end of the 2015-2016 academic year. Fellows will teach one dissertation into a publishable manuscript or the initiation of course each semester for the academic year at Eugene Lang College new research, based on the resources of the New-York His- and also will carry on research projects in residence at the New-York torical Society. The ten-month residency will carry a stipend Historical Society. These fellowships carry a stipend of $60,000. Fel- of $60,000, plus benefits. Fellowship will begin September 1, lowship will begin September 1, 2016 and end June 30, 2017. 2016 and end June 30, 2017. Deadline is January 5, 2016. Deadline is January 5, 2016.

Patricia and John Klingenstein Short-Term Other Fellowships at the Fellowships New-York Historical Society Two or more Patricia and John Klingenstein Short-Term Fellowships The New-York Historical Society also offers fellowships for se- will be awarded to scholars at any academic level working in the library nior scholars-in-residence: the Lapidus Fellowship and the collections of the New-York Historical Society. Research is to be con- Lehrman Institute Distinguished Fellowship, as well as a ducted for two to four weeks for a stipend of between $1,500-$2,000. part-time pre-doctoral Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fel- Fellowship will begin September 1, 2016 and end June 30, 2017. lowship in Women’s History. Deadline is January 5, 2016. These fellowships are already filled.

For full application requirements and information, visit http://www.nyhistory.org/library/

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