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Mellon Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Contemporary History, 2010-2011

The George Washington University's Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (IERES) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Mellon Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Contemporary History for 2010-2011. Applicants need to have completed archival research for their dissertation in two or more countries and be at the final writing stage of their dissertation. The Fellow must be in residence at IERES from September 2010 through June 2011 and will be provided with an office and computer. The Fellow will also help the IERES Director administer several workshops that train Ph.D. candidates to conduct archival research. The award will offer support in the amount of $25,000 per year, plus benefits.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be in the writing stage of their dissertation after having conducted significant archival research in at least two countries. Applicants must be writing a dissertation on contemporary history in the field of history, political science, anthropology, sociology or a related discipline. Applicants must be enrolled advanced graduate students at a US University.

EVALUATION

All applications are reviewed by a GWU faculty panel that rewards clarity of argument and method and the originality of the research and the argument. All proposals are expected to meet high levels of academic merit and to make a significant contribution in the applicant?s field. In addition, applicants should highlight their experience conducting archival research and any relevant program administration work.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit an 8-10 page proposal, curriculum vitae, and a letter of recommendation from a member of your dissertation committee. Please also submit a cover letter that clearly addresses your experience with archival research and any previous administrative responsibilities. Deadline for all fellowship applications is January 18, 2010.

Applications should be sent by regular mail or e-mail (ATTN: Pre-doctoral Application) to the address below.

Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies

ATTN: Pre-doctoral Application

1957 E Street NW, Suite 412

Washington, DC 20052

Tel: 202-994-6342

Fax: 202-994-5436

Or, send application via email: sicar@gwu.edu

For questions, please contact Elidor Mehilli, elidor@gwu.edu

Visit the website at http://www.ieres.org

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