ACLS Public Fellows Program

Organization of American Historians

Age/Grade Level:
have a PhD in the humanities or humanistic social sciences conferred between January 1, 2013 and June 12, 2016;
Financial Need:
Not Mentioned
Other Academic Requirements:
Must have defended and deposited their dissertations no later than the application deadline of March 24, 2016; and competitive applicants will have been successful in both academic and extra-academic experiences.
Residence:
Possess permanent resident status (or US citizenship)
Citizenship:
Possess US citizenship (or permanent resident status)
Major/Career:
PhD in the humanities or humanistic social sciences
Miscellaneous:
Not have applied to any other ACLS fellowship programs in the 2015-16 competition year (excluding the ACLS Digital Extension Grant program).
Other Benefits:
Health insurance coverage for the fellow, and up to $3,000 in professional development funds over the course of the fellowship

Judging Criteria:
Reviewers will look for:1. applicants academic accomplishment and success,2. demonstrated relationship between past experience and specified position, and3. commitment to pursuing a career in the public and/or nonprofit sector.
Transcript:
Not required
Resume/Activity List:
Required
Essay:
Applications must include: 1-page candidate statement
Recommendation Letters:
2 reference letters
Other Materials:
Applications must include: completed application form; 1-2-page cover letter tailored to a specific position