Overview
The fellow will be responsible for working 20 hours per week, coordinating an oral history project. Created in 2005, the project focuses on the history and heritage of Germans from Russia. Specific topics include childhood memories, religion, agriculture, education, food ways, textiles and World War II. Fellows also can create a new focus that works for their dissertation research. The project was created in cooperation with the NDSU Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU Libraries, NDSU Department of History and the NDSU Center for Heritage Renewal.
Value of This Fellowship
As long as they remain in good standing with the department, the Graduate School and Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, fellows receive a four-year research stipend worth $16,000 (12-month contract per year) and a full tuition waiver.
Eligible Candidates
Candidates are eligible to apply once they have been admitted into a doctoral program in the humanities or social sciences at NDSU. For admission requirements, go to www.ndsu.edu/history/gradschool. Applicants should have a bachelor's and master's degree in a humanities or social sciences field (preferably history). Experience conducting oral histories is preferred, but not required.
Requirements
Candidates should include a cover letter, proof of admission into an NDSU doctoral program (copy of acceptance letter or confirmation letter of pending application from department head or graduate director), curriculum vita, an interest statement and two letters of recommendation. The interest statement should be 250 words explaining the applicants interest in the fellowship and how their experience and capabilities will benefit the project.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted to Michael Miller, the German's from Russia Heritage Collection director. The deadline is Feb. 1, 2010.
For more information, contact Acacia (Jonas) Stuckle at (701) 231-6596 or acacia.stuckle@ndsu.edu or go to www.ndsu.edu/grhc/dakotamemories.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
The fellow will be responsible for working 20 hours per week, coordinating an oral history project. Created in 2005, the project focuses on the history and heritage of Germans from Russia. Specific topics include childhood memories, religion, agriculture, education, food ways, textiles and World War II. Fellows also can create a new focus that works for their dissertation research. The project was created in cooperation with the NDSU Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU Libraries, NDSU Department of History and the NDSU Center for Heritage Renewal.
Value of This Fellowship
As long as they remain in good standing with the department, the Graduate School and Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, fellows receive a four-year research stipend worth $16,000 (12-month contract per year) and a full tuition waiver.
Eligible Candidates
Candidates are eligible to apply once they have been admitted into a doctoral program in the humanities or social sciences at NDSU. For admission requirements, go to www.ndsu.edu/history/gradschool. Applicants should have a bachelor's and master's degree in a humanities or social sciences field (preferably history). Experience conducting oral histories is preferred, but not required.
Requirements
Candidates should include a cover letter, proof of admission into an NDSU doctoral program (copy of acceptance letter or confirmation letter of pending application from department head or graduate director), curriculum vita, an interest statement and two letters of recommendation. The interest statement should be 250 words explaining the applicants interest in the fellowship and how their experience and capabilities will benefit the project.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted to Michael Miller, the German's from Russia Heritage Collection director. The deadline is Feb. 1, 2010.
For more information, contact Acacia (Jonas) Stuckle at (701) 231-6596 or acacia.stuckle@ndsu.edu or go to www.ndsu.edu/grhc/dakotamemories.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
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