Fellowship in the Arts and Humanities with a Salary of $ 4,000 in the US
Applicant criteria
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Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) in the United States offers you The Dianne Woest Fellowship in the Arts and Humanities. The fellowship supports scholarly research on the history and culture of Louisiana and the Gulf South. While THNOC resources should play a central role in the proposed research agenda, fellows are also encouraged to explore other research facilities in the Greater New Orleans area.
Eligibility Criteria:
[1] The Woest Fellowship is open to doctoral candidates, academic and museum professionals, and independent scholars.
[2] U.S. citizenship is not required, but applicants should be fluent in English.
[3] Fellows will be expected to acknowledge THNOC in any published work drawing on fellowship research.
[4] Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Funding:
The fellowship includes a stipend of $4,000. Fellows may select their periods of residence, but all research must commence and conclude during the specified fellowship term (April 1, 2019–March 31, 2020).
About THNOC:
The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. The museum’s four exhibition spaces are free of charge and present multicultural stories of the region, from permanent displays exploring the development of Louisiana to rotating exhibitions showcasing history and fine art. Through tours, visitors can learn about the architectural styles of the city’s oldest neighborhood, the Vieux Carré, and enter the private residence of THNOC’s founders, General L. Kemper and Leila Williams.