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Iberian Grant
Any area of American history;
interdisciplinary research that pays significant attention
to American history (e.g., research on American literature
or on the American economy that has an historical
dimension); or
comparative or Western hemispheric studies that address
aspects of American history. The proposals will be judged on the interest, significance,
and originality of the proposed research; the clarity,
specificity, and practicality of the research plan; the
extent of research in original sources; and the likelihood
that the research will result in a significant contribution,
such as a senior honors thesis, a substantial research
paper, a documentary film or some other appropriate form of
expression.
Learn more about the grant at:
http://pages.pomona.edu/~kbw14747/ibergrant.htm.
Students should submit to the Office of the Dean of the
College:
- A 2-3 page research proposal that clearly indicates the
focus and significance of the proposed research; the kinds
and locations of the sources to be examined; and the
expected outcome of the project one page preliminary bibliography;
- one letter of recommendation; and
- an official transcript and brief statement of qualifications
to do the proposed research
Current deadlines and stipend amounts are determined by the
Office of the Dean of the College (x 18328)
Westergaard Student Research Grants
Senior history majors concentrating in European history
are eligible
beginning summer before their senior year to apply for
research grants for
travel to libraries or archives in Europe in preparation for
their senior
thesis. These selective grants of up to $3,000 each are
intended for
targeted short-term visits (approximately 1-3 weeks) and may
cover travel,
lodging and board, and research expenses. Students are
expected to have
completed preliminary secondary research on their topic, to
have identified
specific holdings, collections, archives etc. that they want
to consult in
Europe, and to have research competency in the appropriate
language(s). The
number of grants awarded each year will depend on student
demand and
available funds.
Applicants should submit a research
proposal that includes:
the topic, research questions, relationship between the
project and existing
scholarship on the topic, a description of the specific
libraries, archives,
or materials to be consulted, their likely relevance for the
project,
preparatory work already completed on the project (including
independent
work, relevant courses, consultations with faculty members
etc.), language
competence, a working bibliography of secondary sources, and
a detailed
budget.
If you have questions, please contact Prof Robert Woods
at ext.73917
Submit applications to the History
Department Chair, by 20 November (for Winter Break) or 15 April
(for Summer Break).
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Announcement of the Arango Latin
American
History Research Grants
Senior history majors concentrating in Latin American
and Caribbean history are eligible, beginning the summer
before their senior year, to apply for research grants for
travel to libraries or archives in Latin America or the
Caribbean in preparation for their senior thesis. These
selective grants of up to $2,500 each are intended for
targeted, short-term visits (approximately 2-4 weeks) and
may cover travel, lodging and board, and research expenses.
Students are expected to have completed preliminary
secondary research on their topic, to have identified
specific holdings, collections, archives that they want to
consult in Latin America or the Caribbean, and to have
research competency in the appropriate language(s). The
number of grants awarded each year will depend on student
demand and available funds.
Proposals will include: the topic, research questions,
relationship between the project and existing scholarship on
the topic, a description of the specific libraries,
archives, or materials to be consulted, their likely
relevance for the project, preparatory work already
completed on the project (including independent work,
relevant courses, consultations with faculty members etc.),
language competence, a working bibliography of secondary
sources, and a detailed budget. Proposals are to be
submitted no later than November 13, 2009.
If you have questions, please contact Prof Miguel Tinker
Salas at x 72920 mrt04747@pomona.edu
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