2015-2016 Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Womens History
at the New-York Historical Society
To celebrate the opening of our groundbreaking Center for the
Study of Womens History, the New-York Historical Society is
inaugurating new fellowships devoted exclusively to the study of
womens history. This program will support the Centers vision and
enrich its intellectual network to include a diverse group of
dedicated fellows and scholars. Together with New-York Historical
staff, the selected fellows will explore four centuries of New York
womens history, offering a vibrant series of scholarly talks,
rotating exhibitions, and new research opportunities.
Complementing the existing suite of research fellowships
currently offered at New-York Historical, the new Andrew W. Mellon
Fellowships in Womens History will be specifically focused on the
field of public history. Through this initiative, New-York
Historical enriches its public reach by engaging a community of
eminent scholars who serve as advisers and collaborate with
curators and historians. We work with colleges and university
faculties nationwide to produce and incorporate the latest
scholarship in our programs and exhibitions for general
audiences.
The New-York Historical Society, founded in 1804, holds a
distinguished collection of books, manuscripts,
graphic materials, decorative objects, historical artifacts, and
works of art.
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The New-York Historical Society will be offering two fellowships
for 2015-2016.Designed to promote the use of its extraordinary
collections and encourage research relating to womens history
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New York and the United States, the fellowships are open to
scholars at various times during their academic careers.
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Fellowships in Womens History 2015-2016
The Andrew W. Mellon Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Womens
History
For a term of one year, one part-time, pre-doctoral internship
will be offered within the New-York Historical Societys new Center
for the Study of Womens History. This fellow, supported by the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and joining the New-York Historical
Societys larger community of fellows, will have the opportunity to
undertake original research while supporting and participating in
the ongoing scholarly and public programming of the Center.
Functioning as a research associate and providing programmatic
support for the Center, the Mellon Pre-doctoral Fellow will assist
in the development of content for Womens History installations and
associated educational curriculum and programming. The fellow will
contribute to the process of realizing temporary, rotating exhibits
within the new galleries that consider women from myriad entry
points, and work with objects, artworks, and archival collections
mined for stories about the female experience. The fellow will also
have access to the New-York Historical Society collections, will
support promotion of the Centers resources to the scholarly
community, and assist the postdoctoral fellow in the development
and implementation of the symposia.
The ideal candidate will have a scholarly focus in Womens
Studies. Because of the projects multidisciplinary nature, the
intern will be exposed to and collaborate with various N-YHS
departments: museum curatorial (public history and exhibition
technology); education; public relations (website); library
(research and fellowship program); and public programs. Applicants
must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in the humanities and be on
track to complete their degree. Applicants are required to submit a
CV, graduate school transcript, writing sample, cover letter, and
three letters of reference. The predoctoral intern fellow will
serve for the 2016 calendar year at a stipend of $15,000/year. This
position is not full time and will not receive full benefits.
The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Womens
History
For a term of two years, one full-time post-doctoral fellow will
work as a public historian and scholarly coordinator for the new
Center for the Study of Womens History. The Mellon Postdoctoral
Fellow will play a critical role in engaging the community by
researching, developing, and implementing public programs around
the Centers humanities themes. He/she also will have the
opportunity to capitalize upon the institutions existing
relationships with a wide constituency in order to broaden
connections and community between scholars and teachers practicing
in public fields with members of the general public, including
young learners.
The ideal candidate will have a scholarly focus in Womens
Studies and some experience in public history. Because of the
projects multidisciplinary nature, the candidate will be exposed to
and collaborate with various N-YHS departments: museum curatorial
(public history and exhibition technology); education; public
relations (website); library (research and fellowship program); and
public programs. Given the mandate and mission of the Center, this
fellowship will be critical to the realization of cornerstone
activities and ambitions. The fellow will participate in developing
programming and be deputized to develop certain projects
independently. These projects might include organizing scholars for
symposia; creating public programming for adults and/or children
and families; collaborating with educators on curriculum; outreach
to neighborhood communities; or developing interactive components
to complement the physical installations.
Applicants for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship must hold the
PhD; ABDs and other predoctoral candidates will not be considered.
Applicants will be required to submit a CV, graduate school
transcript, writing sample, cover letter, and three letters of
reference. The postdoctoral fellow will be in-residence as a
full-time staff member for a period of two years, at a stipend of
$50,000/year, and receive full benefits.
For full application requirements and information, visit
http://www.nyhistory.org/library/fellowships
The Mellon Pre-doctoral Fellowship will begin September 1, 2015
and end August 31, 2016
Deadline is July 31, 2015.
The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship will begin January 4, 2016
and end December 31, 2017
Deadline is October 13, 2015.