The Historic New Orleans Collection is now accepting applications for the 2011–12 Woest Fellowship. The annual fellowship supports scholarly research on the history and culture of Louisiana and the Gulf South.
Since the fellowship’s inception in 2006, 12 fellows have been awarded stipends to conduct research at the Williams Research Center. While THNOC resources should play a central role in the proposed research agenda, fellows are also encouraged to explore other research facilities in the Greater New Orleans area.
The Woest Fellowship is open to doctoral candidates, academic and museum professionals, and independent scholars. U.S. citizenship is not required, but applicants should be fluent in English. Fellows will be expected to acknowledge The Collection in any published work drawing on fellowship research.
Stipend: The fellowship carries a stipend of $4,000/month. Fellows may select their period(s) of residence, but all research must commence and conclude during the specified fellowship term (April 1, 2011–March 31, 2012).
Deadline: Applications for the 2011–12 Woest Fellowship are due November 1, 2010. Awards will be announced February 1, 2011.
To Apply: Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with The Collection’s resources by visiting www.hnoc.org. Fellowship applications may be downloaded from the web site.
For more information, call Dr. Alfred Lemmon, Director of the Williams Research Center, at 504-598-7124, or Dr. Jessica Dorman, Director of Publications, at 504-598-7174.
Dianne Woest Fellowship in the Arts and Humanities, USA
