Strong National Museum of Play - Short-term Research Fellowships

The Strong Museum of Play offers research fellowships for scholars to use its collections. Applications are accepted three times annually.

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DeadlineApril 15, August 15, November 15

Award amount$750 (max 1 week for Frances M. Williams)

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Research Fellowships - The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong Museum offers research fellowships for scholars to use its collections on the history of play and playthings. Applications are accepted three times annually.

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Deadline

April 15, August 15, November 15

Award amount

$750 per week (max 4 weeks for Strong and Mary Valentine/Andrew Cosman)

Eligibility

Academic professionals; Independent scholars; Museum scholars; Advanced graduate students (Masters or PhD); Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of The Strong

Requirements

Full-time research at The Strong; Copy of publications aided by fellowship; Research blog of at least 500 words post-fellowship

Application materials

Cover letter (contact info, academic affiliation, weeks requested, desired dates, project description); Project description (max 1,200 words); Summary of desired Strong materials (max 500 words); Bibliography/list of specific resources; Current curriculum vitae; Two letters of reference

How to apply

Submit applications electronically to researchfellowships@museumofplay.org

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