The Ph.D. Program in History

at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York

Funding

March 1 American Philosophical Society Library: Digital Humanities Fellowship

The American Philosophical Society (APS) Library in Philadelphia seeks applicants for its new Digital Humanities Fellowship.

This fellowship, for up to two (2) months, is open to scholars who are comfortable creating tools and visualizations, as well as those interested in working collaboratively with the APS technology team.

Scholars, including graduate students, at any stage of their career may apply. Special consideration will be given to proposals that present APS Library holdings in new and engaging ways. Examples include (but are not limited to) projects that incorporate timelines, text analytics, network graphs, and maps.

Stipend: $3,000 per month will be awarded to the successful applicant after their arrival at the Library

All Applicants must submit:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Prospectus for a digital project
  • Examples of previous digital humanities projects (if available)
  • Contact information for two people who will submit confidential letters of reference

Full details are available on the application webpage: http://apply.interfolio.com/31863
All application materials will be submitted online.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2017. Notifications will be sent by April 15.

For more information on the APS Library and access to searchable catalogs: www.amphilsoc.org/library