Dissertation Research Fellowships

Application Process

Deadline: January 15 (annually)

Required Documents:
1. Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
- Introduce yourself and your project(s)
- Explain why the Science History Institute is a suitable host institution

2. Research proposal (maximum 4 pages) including:
- Detailed description of your research project
- Scholarly rationale
- Research objectives during the fellowship
- Account of how your research project would draw upon the Institute's collections

3. Abstract (up to 150 words)

4. Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages)

5. One piece of sample work (e.g., published paper, dissertation chapter, or master's thesis)
- Preferably not more than 10,000 words

6. Personal statement (up to 150 words)

7. Contact details of two referees unaffiliated with the Science History Institute

Application Timeline:

January 15: Application deadline

January 31: Deadline for upload of referee letters

March: Meeting of review committee

April 15: Candidates notified of decisions

Selection Process:

Independent review committee consisting of international panel of leading scholars

Committee evaluates applications and draws up ranked shortlist

Associate director of Beckman Center matches selection to available named fellowships

Committee may recommend awarding short-term fellowships to qualified candidates

Confirmation Process:

Email confirmation of successful application upload (usually immediate)

Email confirmation when reference letters are uploaded

Email notification of outcome

Contact if delays anticipated or further information needed