Henry Belin du Pont Dissertation Fellowships
Fellowship is designed for graduate students who have completed all course work for the doctoral degree and are conducting research on their dissertation. We invite applications from Ph.D. candidates whose research on important historical questions would benefit from use of Hagley's research collections. Applications should demonstrate superior intellectual quality, present a persuasive methodology for the project, and show that there are significant research materials at Hagley pertinent to the dissertation.
This is a residential fellowship with a term of four months. The fellowship provides $6,000, free housing on Hagley's grounds, use of a computer, mail and internet access, and an office. Recipients are expected to have no other obligations during the term of the fellowship, to maintain continuous residence at Hagley for its duration, and to participate in events organized by Hagley's Center of the History of Business, Technology, and Society. At the end of residency the recipient will make a presentation at Hagley based on research conducted during the fellowship. Hagley will also receive a copy of the dissertation, as well as any publications aided by the fellowship.
Application Procedure
Deadline: November 15
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with Hagley staff prior to submitting their dossier.
Inquiries and applications should be directed to Dr. Roger Horowitz, Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society, PO Box 3630, Wilmington DE 19807-0630 (email: rhorowitz@hagley.org).
1. Application form (PDF)
2. Dissertation prospectus
3. Statement concerning the relevance of Hagley's research collections to the project.
4. Two letters of recommendation.
5. Writing samples are also welcome.