Deadline: 15 November 2020
Open to: doctoral candidates, academic and museum professionals, and independent scholars
Benefits: a stipend of USD 4,000

Description

The Dianne Woest Fellowship in the Arts and Humanities supports scholarly research on the history and culture of Louisiana and the Gulf South. While THNOC resources should play a central role in the proposed research agenda, fellows are also encouraged to explore other research facilities in the Greater New Orleans area.

Eligibility

The Woest Fellowship is open to doctoral candidates, academic and museum professionals, and independent scholars. U.S. citizenship is not required, but applicants should be fluent in English.  Fellows will be expected to acknowledge THNOC in any published work drawing on fellowship research. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Benefits

The fellowship includes a stipend of USD 4,000. Fellows may select their period(s) of residence, but all research must commence and conclude during the specified fellowship term (April 1, 2021–March 31, 2022).

How to apply?

To apply, fill out the application form and send it to the address on the form.  The 2021–22 Woest Fellowship will be due on November 15, 2020.

Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with THNOC’s resources by visiting the Research page and browsing our holdings via our online public access catalog. Fellowship applications may be downloaded from the website. For more information, consult the FAQ, or contact Jason Wiese at (504) 598-7183

For more information  please visit the official web page.