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Discussion published by Dayjah Brock on Saturday, January 23, 2021

Library Company of Philadelphia 2021-22 Fellowships: Applications due March 1

The Library Company of Philadelphia welcomes applications for its Program in Early American Economy and Society (PEAES) Dissertation Fellowships, Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Dissertation Fellowships, and Francis Johnson Fellowships. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 1, 2021.

 

Discussion published by Robert Lockhart on Friday, January 15, 2021

Deadline Extended: SHEAR Dissertation Prize

Submission deadline for the SHEAR Dissertation Prize is extended to February 15, 2021.

The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic invites submissions for the SHEAR Dissertation Prize. The Prize will be awarded to an exceptional dissertation pertaining to the history of North America from 1776 to 1861. Within that period, the dissertation may treat virtually any aspect of history, including political, social, cultural, or literary history. Dissertations successfully defended in calendar years 2019 and 2020 are eligible.