Fellowships 2011 at Houghton Library, USA

Houghton Library is the principal rare book and manuscript library of Harvard College. The Library’s holdings are particularly strong in the following areas: European, English, American, and South American literature, including the country’s pre-eminent collection of American literary manuscripts; philosophy; religion; history of science; music; printing and graphic arts; dance; and theatre. Fellows will also have access to collections in Widener Library as well as to other libraries at the University.

Preference is given to scholars whose research is closely based on materials in Houghton collections, especially when those materials are unique; fellowships are normally not granted to scholars who live within commuting distance of the library. Each fellow is expected to be in residence at Houghton for at least four weeks during the period from July 2011 through June 2012 (these do not have to be consecutive weeks). The stipend for each fellowship is $3,000. Other than the Pantzer Fellowship, applicants need not apply for specific fellowships, as the Selection Committee would determine which fellowship is best suited to your research.
Fellowships to be Awarded in 2011:
* Beatrice, Benjamin, and Richard Bader Fellowship in the Visual Arts of the Theatre
* W. Jackson Bate/ Douglas W. Bryant, American Society for Eighteenth Century Studies Fellowship Successful applicants must either be an ASECS member in good standing, or be willing to become a member, in order to receive this fellowship.
* Rodney G. Dennis Fellowship in the Study of Manuscripts
* The Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association Fellowship for the Study of Emerson and his Circle
* Eleanor M. Garvey Fellowship in Printing and Graphic Arts
* Houghton Mifflin Fellowship in Publishing History
* Donald and Mary Hyde Fellowship for the Study of Dr. Samuel Johnson and his Circle
* Joan Nordell Fellowship
* Katharine F. Pantzer Jr. Fellowship in Descriptive Bibliography

Awards: This fellowship is available to assist scholarly research in descriptive bibliography at Houghton Library and carries a stipend of $3,000 per month, up to twelve months (maximum $36,000). Fellows are expected to be in residence at Houghton Library for the duration of the fellowship.
* Howard D. Rothschild Fellowship in Dance
* John M. Ward Fellowship in Dance and Music for the Theatre

Application Procedure: Applicants should write directly to The Fellowship Selection Committee, Houghton Library, Harvard University, Cambridge MA 02138, and provide the following material:
* Application form;
* A statement of not more than three pages describing the research project and the important of the library’s collections to the applicant’s work;
* A current curriculum vitae; and
* Two letters of recommendation (these may be included with your application packet, or sent directly from your referees).

Application Deadline: The deadline for submissions is January 14, 2011

Contact:
Widener Library, Rm 110
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Number: 617-495-2441 / 617-495-8415 / 617-429-4975