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  • Kluge Fellowships in Digital Studies 2020

    United States

    What is Kluge Fellowships in Digital Studies 2020?

    The Library of Congress, Washington invites applications for Kluge Fellowships in Digital Studies from scholars of all disciplines. This fellowship aims to provide an opportunity for scholars to utilize digital methods, curatorial expertise, the Library’s large and varied digital collections and resources, and an emerging community of digital scholarship practitioners. Selected fellows will receive a stipend of USD 5,000 per month up to 11 months.

    Who is offering this scholarship ?

    The Library of Congress, Washington is offering this fellowship.

    Who can apply for this scholarship ?

    To be eligible, an applicant must:

    • Be a scholar or practitioner worldwide
    • Be a US citizen or foreign national
    • Be a scholar from any discipline
    • Hold a PhD or other advanced terminal degree

    What are the benefits ?

    USD 5,000 per month up to 11 months.

    How can you apply ?

    Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:
    Step 1: Click on the link and sign up on the page. 
    Step 2: Provide the required details.
    Step 3: Upload the necessary documents. 
    Step 4: Submit the application form.

    What are the documents required for the Kluge Fellowships in Digital Studies 2020?

    • A curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)
    • A complete project proposal, including:
      • A single-paragraph abstract
      • A statement of proposed research (maximum 3 pages)
      • An explanation of why the Library of Congress is the appropriate venue for your research and what collections you will utilize if any (maximum 1 paragraph)
      • Description of your technical approach and/or methodology (maximum 2 paragraphs)
      • A bibliography of works you have consulted for your proposal
    • Three references with completed reference forms from people who have read the research proposal

    What are the selection criteria ?

    Selections will be based on the evaluation of the application materials.

    What are the important dates ?

    Application deadline: 06th December 2020

    Terms and Conditions

    • Scholars should include a discussion of how the resources of the Library of Congress will inform the intended research.
    • Special consideration will be given to candidates whose projects demonstrate relevance to the challenges facing democracies in the 21st century.
    • All research proposals must state the importance of the research to fundamental thinking about the human condition.

    Contact details

    The John W. Kluge Center                       
    101 Independence Ave SE                         
    Washington DC 20540-4860
    Email: scholary@loc.gov
    Phone: (202) 707-3302
     

    Deadline: 06-Dec-2020AwardUSD 4,200 per monthEligibilityScholars and practitioners worldwide