Patrick Henry History Fellowship / How to Apply ($45,000 + more)
The Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience at Washington College invites applications for the Patrick Henry History Fellowship. This full-time residential fellowship supports outstanding work on American history and culture by both scholars and non-academic authors.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Patrick Henry History Fellowship, applicants must:
– Have a significant project currently in progress, such as a book, film, oral history archive, podcast series, or museum exhibition
– Address the history and/or legacy of the U.S. founding era and/or the nation’s founding ideas in their project
– Be a published writer or established scholar, although applications from non-academic authors are also welcome
– Have completed the majority of their research and be focused on the writing phase of their project
Requirements for the Patrick Henry History Fellowship
To apply, applicants must submit:
– A coherent and comprehensive cover letter
– A curriculum vitae, including a list of past publications and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references
– At least one substantial sample of the candidate’s writing (published or unpublished)
– A short description of a course that the candidate might teach
– A brief narrative description of the work-in-progress, its potential contributions to ongoing national conversations or debates, and the candidate’s plan for their fellowship year
Benefits of writing internships
Benefits of The Patrick Henry History Fellowship
The fellowship offers:
– A $45,000 stipend
– Health benefits
– Numerous faculty privileges
– A book allowance
– A nine-month residency in a historic 18th-century house in Chestertown, Md.
– Opportunities to teach an undergraduate seminar at Washington College and give at least one public lecture or workshop related to their work
Deadline
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2025. Applications may be submitted via email or a single PDF document mailed to applications_starrcenter@washcoll.edu. All email correspondence must include the applicant’s full name in the subject line.
Good luck with your application!
