Lemelson Center Fellowships

Organization
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution
12th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20560-0601
Phone Number
(202)633-3270
Emails
archivescenter@si.edu

Level of Study -
Graduate Degree
Professional Development

Award Type -
Fellowship

Purpose
To support projects that present creative approaches to the study of invention and innovation in American society.
Focus -
General studies/Field of study not specified.
Qualifications -
Applicants must be pre-doctoral graduate students, post-doctoral scholars and other professional who have completed advanced training; fellows are expected to reside in the Washington, DC area, to participate in the Center's activities, and to make presentations on their work to colleagues at the museum.
Criteria
Selection will be based on the committee's criteria.
Amount -
$630
$925
Award Duration -
Annual.

Number of Recipients -
2 to 3.
To Apply
Applicants must include a complete application consisting of an abstract, bibliography, curriculum vitae, project/research proposal, and three references from people familiar with their work.
Deadline -
November 1.

Contact -
Eric S. Hintz, PhD; Lemelson Center Fellowship Program, National Museum of American History, MRC 604, Smithsonian Institution; P.O. Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013-7012; Phone: 202-633-3734; Fax: 202-633-4593; Email: hintze@si.edu.
For more information
http://americanhistory.si.edu