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research support awards



I don't think my earlier posting went through, but apologies if this duplicates.



SOPHIA SMITH COLLECTION AND SMITH COLLEGE ARCHIVES
RESEARCH SUPPORT AWARDS 2002-2003

CAROLINE D. BAIN FELLOWSHIP
                      MARGARET STORRS GRIERSON FELLOWSHIPS AND 
 TRAVEL-TO-COLLECTIONS FUNDS

The Sophia Smith Collection and the Smith College Archives at Smith College fund three research support programs: the Caroline D. Bain Scholar-in-Residence Fellowship and the Margaret Storrs Grierson Scholars-in-Residence Fellowships, both awarded in annual competitions, and the smaller Margaret Storrs Grierson Travel-to-Collections grants, available throughout the year.  The  Bain Scholar will receive an award of up to $2000 intended to support four weeks of  research in the Sophia Smith Collection.  Grierson Scholars will hold awards of $2500, intended to support four-to-six weeks of research in either the Sophia Smith Collection or the College Archives.  Applications are welcome from faculty members, independent researchers, and graduate students who reside at least 50 miles from Northampton, MA and whose research interests and objectives would be significantly advanced by extended work in the holdings of either the Sophia Smith Collection or the Smith College Archives.  

Application cover sheets for the Caroline D. Bain Scholar-in-Residence Fellowship, the  Margaret Storrs Grierson Scholars-in-Residence Fellowships and additional application instructions can be found on the SSC website at http://www.smith.edu/libraries/ssc, and at the Smith College Archives website at http://www.smith.edu/libraries/ca.   Successful applicants will demonstrate their projects' high relevance to the unique holdings of the Sophia Smith Collection and/or the Smith College Archives and a significant contribution to historical understanding.  Applications for Bain and Grierson Fellowships must be postmarked on or before January 15, 2002.  Awards will be announced by April 1st.  Applicants should address their materials to:  Research Support Program, Sophia Smith Collection and Smith College Archives, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063.  

Travel-to-Collections grants are available on an ad hoc basis throughout the year to offset travel expenses of researchers engaged in projects requiring briefer visits.   We also welcome and encourage requests from researchers who would like to survey our holdings as they formulate their research agendas.  Applicants for Travel-to-Collections grants should submit a curriculum vita, a letter outlining their research interests and needs, and a proposed budget (not to exceed $1000).  Graduate students should also submit  two letters of recommendation that speak to their scholarly experience, ability, and promise. 

For further information on the Bain or Grierson Scholar-in-Residence Fellowships, or the Travel-to-Collections funds, contact Kate Weigand, Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063.   E-mail: Kweigand@email.smith.edu .

Burd Schlessinger (Ms.)
Sophia Smith Collection
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
Phone: 413-585-2970
Email: bschless@smith .edu
http://www.smith.edu/libraries/ssc

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