New England Chapter John Coolidge Research Fellowship

Date: Dec 16, 2024 - Feb 01, 2025

Location:

United States

The New England Chapter, Society of Architectural Historians invites applications for the John Coolidge Research Fellowship.

Supported by the chapter’s John Coolidge Educational Fund, the John Coolidge Research Fellowship assists graduate students at a New England college or university working on topics in architectural history, the built environment, or a related field through an award of $1,000 to support their research.

Applicants should submit a proposal (not to exceed three pages, typed and double-spaced) explaining the overall project, how the Coolidge Fellowship will support research (such as which archives or sites you intend to visit, collections to consult, etc.), and how this support will contribute to the completion of the larger project. In addition to this proposal document, applicants should submit a budget outlining how the Coolidge Fellowship funds will be used, noting any sources (and amounts) of other current or potential funding for the project, as well as a timeline for completing the research and overall project. The proposal, budget, timeline, and a current curriculum vitae should be submitted electronically as one .pdf file.

In addition to the materials submitted by the applicant, one letter of reference from someone familiar with the project should be submitted under separate cover to nesah.president@gmail.com.

It is expected that the recipient will complete the research within twelve months of receiving the fellowship unless health and travel guidance precludes such travel, in which case the research may be extended over an eighteen-month period. Half of the fellowship amount will be issued to the recipient upon at the time of selection, and the remainder will be issued following a lecture given by the recipient for NESAH at a time and date to be determined by both parties discussing how the Coolidge Fellowship funds were used in context with the larger project.

All application materials are to be addressed to Sophie Higgerson, Chapter President, and sent to nesah.president@gmail.com. All materials, including reference letter, must be received by February 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.