Frances C. Allen Fellowship
for Women of American Indian Heritage

Sponsor

Newberry Library - D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian History

Title

FRANCES C. ALLEN FELLOWSHIP
FOR WOMEN OF
AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE

Contact

Committee on Awards
60 West Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60610-3380

phone: 312.255.3666
e-mail: research@newberry.org
url: www.newberry.org/research/felshp/special.html

Availability

1 month - 1 year.

Eligibility

For women of American Indian heritage. While candidates for this award may be working in any graduate or pre-professional field, the particular goal of the Allen Fellowship is to encourage American Indian women in their studies of the humanities and social sciences.

Information

Allen Fellows expected to spend a significant part of their tenure in residence at Newberry's D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian History. Applicants must submit a budget of travel and research expenses; financial support varies according to need. Application and Instructions available on website.

Benefits/Award

Up to $8,000 in approved expenses.

Deadline

March 1, 2010.

Required Documentation

Applicants should compile and submit their application packets electronically.  For application forms and further details please see:  http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/fellapp.html