Dean's Fellowship in the History of Home Economics

Applicant must submit:

• A short 3-5 page proposal of the research planned. Specify both published and manuscript materials to be used from the Cornell University Library holdings
• A vita
• A writing sample or previous publication
• Three letters of recommendation
• A cover sheet indicating: Name, Address, E-Mail, Phone and FAX, Organization / University, Research Title, Research Abstract

Deadline March 2, 2009

Electronic submission is preferred. Send to the Human Ecology Research Office at he_research@cornell.edu

Send  paper copy to:
Cornell University
College of Human Ecology
Martha Van Rensselaer Hall
Office of Research
Ithaca, NY 14853-4401
Phone (607) 255-2138; Fax (607) 255-3794

Decisions will be made by April 1, 2009.

At the conclusion of the residency the fellowship recipient is asked to provide a brief final report to the Dean, including a bibliography of research pursued and preservation recommendations for pertinent library and archival holdings. A seminar or public lecture on the fellowship research is requested. Research projects should be intended for publication in the refereed literature. Preference will be given to scholars in more advanced stages of a research project, but younger scholars are encouraged to apply. Applicants need not be residents of New York State.

There is no special application form and this notice provides all the essential information needed to apply. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult: 

• Elaine Engst, University Archivist, Rare and Manuscript Collections, (607) 255-3530, ee11@cornell.edu,
• Eileen Keating, University Records Manager, (607) 255-3530, eek2@cornell.edu, or
• Mary Ochs, Head of Information Services and Collections, Mann Library, (607) 255-6919, mao4@cornell.edu to explore the Library holdings relevant to the proposed research.