| The Lemelson Center Fellows Program supports projects that
present creative approaches to the study of invention and
innovation in American society. These include, but are not
limited to, historical research and documentation projects
resulting in publications, exhibitions, educational initiatives,
and multimedia products. The fellowship program provides
access to the Smithsonian's vast artifact and archival collections,
as well as to the expertise of the Institution's research
staff.
The Center offers fellowships to scholars and professionals
who are pre- or postdoctoral candidates or who have completed
advanced professional training.
Fellowships are awarded for a maximum of ten weeks and
carry a prorated stipend. Fellows are expected to reside
in the Washington, D.C. area, to participate in the Center's
activities, and to make presentations on their work to colleagues
at the museum.
Researchers are required to consult with the Fellowship
Coordinator prior to submitting a proposal.
A complete application for a Lemelson Center Fellowship
consists of:
• Application
form available online (150K Microsoft Word
document) or from the Fellowship Coordinator
• Curriculum vitae
• Proposal abstract (no longer than two double-spaced
pages)
• Detailed description of project (approx. 10-12 double-spaced
pages), including methodology, schedule, bibliography, Smithsonian
resources to be used, relevance to the Lemelson Center's
mission, and intended product or results of your work
• Letters of support from three people familiar with
your project (N.B., Smithsonian staff members may not write
letters of recommendation)
Applications must be submitted via email by 15 January
2010. Fellowships will be announced by 15 April 2010.
Fellowships will begin on or after 1 June 2010. All application
materials will be made available to the Lemelson Center
staff and its advisors. The Lemelson Center Fellowship is
open to all qualified individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, or age.
For more information, contact the Fellowship Coordinator:
Alison Oswald
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History, Room 1100, MRC 601
Lemelson Center Fellows Program
P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone 202-633-3726
Fax 202-786-2453
oswalda@si.edu
Smithsonian resources: More information about Smithsonian
collections and staff can be found on the following web
sites:
• National
Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
• Archives
Center, NMAH, Smithsonian Institution
• Smithsonian
Institution Libraries
• Other Smithsonian museums
and research facilities
Printed brochures about the Smithsonian and its collections
are also available upon request.
Meet past Lemelson Fellows
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