The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) offers this grant to establish host institutions for Historical Documentary Editing Fellowships. This grant is for active NHPRC-supported publication projects capable of providing robust post-graduate training in documentary editing, covering essential skills like document collection, transcription, annotation, and project management. Host institutions will be responsible for recruiting, selecting, and hiring recent History Ph.D.s or advanced graduate students. The primary purpose of this funding is to expose these emerging scholars to critical historical editing techniques and career paths. A limited portion of the funds may also cover recruitment costs and educational opportunities for the fellows.
Opportunity ID: 47839
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FELLOWSHIP-200910 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Historical Editing Fellowships |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 89.003 — National Historical Publications and Records Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 06, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 06, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 05, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Archives and other repositories of historical documents are eligible if they are part of: *Nonprofit organizations or institutions; *Colleges, universities, and other academic institutions; *State or local government agencies; *Federally-acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes or groups. Ineligible applications will not be reviewed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Archives and Records Administration |
| Description: | The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals from active NHPRC-supported publications projects to serve as a host institution for a Historical Documentary Editing Fellowship.
Applicants should demonstrate the capability to provide strong post-graduate training in documentary editing, including document collection, accessioning, and control; selection; transcription; annotation; proofreading; indexing; and project management. Staff at the host institution will solicit applicants, select the best candidate, and arrange for their hiring by their institution. The Commission provides this funding to ensure that recent History Ph.D.s or advanced graduate students have exposure to historical editing techniques and careers. The host institution may use a limited amount of funds to cover costs of recruiting a fellow and giving the fellow travel and educational opportunities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Detailed grant announcement, including additional instructions and requirements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
David Davis
Grants Workflow Coordinator Phone 202-357-5022 Email:david.davis@nara.gov |
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | David Davis Grants Workflow Coordinator Phone 202-357-5022 Email: david.davis@nara.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.003 | FELLOWSHIP-200910 | Historical Editing Fellowships | PKG00012515 | Jun 05, 2009 | Oct 06, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47839 SF424-2.0.pdf
47839 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
47839 SF424B-1.1.pdf