2009/2010 AMS Scholarships and Fellowships

AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science

Deadline: Application packages must be postmarked by 6 February 2009.

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is pleased to invite applications for a 2009/20010 AMS graduate fellowship in the history of science, to be awarded to a student wishing to complete a dissertation on the history of the atmospheric, or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.  The award carries a $15000 stipend and will support one year of dissertation research.  Fellowships cannot be deferred and must be used for the year awarded, but can be used to support research at a location away from the student=s institution provided the plan is approved by the student=s thesis advisor.

The goal of the graduate fellowship is to generate a dissertation topic in the history of the atmospheric, or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences, and to foster close working relations between historians and scientists. An effort will be made to place the student into a mentoring relationship with an AMS member at an appropriate institution.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates wishing to apply must be a graduate student in good standing who proposes to complete a dissertation as described above.  To apply, candidates must submit the following:

• a cover letter with vita
• official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions
• a typewritten, detailed description of the dissertation topic and proposed research plan(10 page maximum)
• three letters of recommendation (including one from your dissertation advisor)
  
  

Application Procedures
Application packages and supporting materials should be sent to:

AMS
attn: History Fellowship
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693

Application and Instructions (PDF)

Questions?
Direct any questions to Donna Sampson, (617) 227-2426 ext. 246 or Stephanie Armstrong, (617) 227-2426 ext. 235.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all materials are received at AMS Headquarters by the closing date; applicants are encouraged to check with AMS in early March regarding the status of their application package.

AMS encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students who are traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic sciences.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status and must be pursuing a degree at a U.S. institution.

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