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Fellowship and Support Announcement

Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund Grants for Field Studies

Sponsor: The Reed Foundation

Contact Information Program Director Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund 500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2222 New York NY 10110 Phone: 212-768-4993 Email: duffm@landes.thereedfoundation.org URL http://thereedfoundation.org/landes

Level of Study: Doctoral/Post-Doctoral

Eligibility Requirements: Scholars or doctoral candidates engaged in research on subjects that were of interest to Dr. Landes during her professional and academic career. These subjects include: aging, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, immigrant and minority populations, culture and education, language and identity, and religion.

Field(s) of Study: Humanities & Social Sciences

US Citizen/Permanent Resident Requirement: Yes

Description The Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund awards grants for interdisciplinary research and publications on subjects that were of interest to Ruth Landes, Ph.D., during her professional and academic career. These subjects include, but are not limited to: aging, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, immigrant and minority populations, culture and education, language and identity, and religion. Awards Awards range from $10,000 to $60,000 per year, and may be used for research, including field studies, and related expenses, including travel (where appropriate) and living costs over the period covered by the Landes Grant. Senior scholars may request stipends based on their previous year's salary and professional standing. Applications for multiyear grants will be considered. Application Procedures Applicants must submit hard copies of the following documents in English, or accompanied by an English translation: Cover Page -- containing the applicant's name, contact information, academic and/or professional affiliation(s), country or countries of citizenship and legal residency, title and location(s) of the proposed research or study, requested grant amount, a project abstract limited to three hundred words, and the names of and contact information for three professional references. Project Proposal -- consisting of the following: Project Narrative -- a statement outlining the objectives and methods of the proposed research or study, including a description of how the project relates to subjects that were of interest to Dr. Landes during her professional and academic career. The project narrative is limited to 2,500 words, excluding the bibliography, which is limited to two pages. Project Expenses -- a statement of anticipated costs for the project, including an itemized budget for research expenses, if any. For stipend requests, a statement from the applicant's employer is required certifying that his/her salary or stipend and associated expenses will not be paid by the institution during the tenure of the fellowships. The applicant must also list the source of other funds dedicated to the project, if any, and include a list of any other pending applications for support. Credentials -- a curriculum vitae (CV) and, if the applicant is a doctoral candidate, an up-to-date official graduate school transcript. References -- three letters of professional reference from individuals able to objectively evaluate the applicant as well as the proposed research or study. Each letter should be forwarded through the applicant in a sealed envelope with the referee's signature across the sealed flap, and should otherwise conform to the Guidelines for Referees. Applicants should refer to the Individual Grant Application Procedures and Checklist for details. Writing Sample -- an essay, limited to twenty pages (6,000 words), or article on a subject related to the proposed research or study. Selection Criteria - the merit and significance of the applicant's proposal; the applicant's qualifications; the relevance of the project to subjects that were of interest to Dr. Landes during her career; and the degree to which grant funds are likely to contribute to the success of the proposed project. Schedule: There is no application deadline. More Information: www.thereedfoundation.org/landes

Keywords: cultural anthropology | field studies | interdisciplinary research

This announcement will be displayed until: 12/31/2010

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