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John C. Fremont, Grand Banner of the Radical Democracy, print
by Currier & Ives, 1864. (GLC
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James Madison. Membership certificate to the American Colonization
Society, ca. December 1, 1833. (Detail, GLC
04675.02)
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To apply, candidates should submit:

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A cover sheet with name, mailing address, e-mail
address, telephone and fax numbers; current rank,
department, and institution; title of project;
duration and amount of proposed fellowship;
and names of recommenders.
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A curriculum vitae.
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A 2-3-page project proposal that lists the specific holdings in the collection you intend to use (please specify only one archive in your application).
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Two letters of recommendation.
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A schedule and proposed budget of expenses during the tenure of the fellowship.
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Please note:

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Fellowships range in duration from a week to two months.
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Fellowship stipends range from $1,500 to $4,000.
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Post-doctoral scholars and students working on dissertations are eligible to apply.
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Research must be completed within a year of notification of the award.
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Click here to download a list of affordable accommodations.
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Application deadlines:
December 1st and May 1st.
Applications must be postmarked by the deadline.
Application materials should be sent to:
Gilder Lehrman Fellowship Program
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
19 West 44th Street, Suite 500
New York, NY 10036
Tel (646)366-9666
Fax (646)366-9669
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