Now Accepting Applications for the 2019 Texas State Library and Archives Commission and Texas State Historical Association Research Fellowship in Texas History

Peggy Price Announcement
Location
Texas, United States
Subject Fields
African American History / Studies, American History / Studies, Immigration & Migration History / Studies, Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies, Borderlands

The Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) is now accepting applications for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Research Fellowship in Texas history. The fellowship includes a $2,000 stipend and is awarded for the best research proposal utilizing the collections of the State Archives in Austin.

The TSLAC Research fellowship in Texas history is administered in partnership with TSHA and made possible by the Friends of Libraries and Archives of Texas through a generous donation from the Edouard Foundation.

The application must include the purpose of the proposed research, collections of interest, a description of the medium of the product of the research, a complete vita, and why the fellowship is necessary to complete the project. The recipient of the fellowship may be asked to present the results of their research at a TSLAC event. The award will be announced at the TSHA's annual meeting in March 2019. Judges may withhold the award at their discretion. 

 Individuals should submit an entry form, four (4) copies of a vita and four (4) copies of the proposal to the TSHA Office by Dec. 28. Applicants should address their entry forms to:

Texas State Library and Archives Commission Research Fellowship in Texas History Committee

Texas State Historical Association

3001 Lake Austin Blvd., Ste. 3.116

Austin, TX  78703

 

Past Recipients

2018 Edward Valentin Jr. (Partial Award)

2018 William S. Bush (Full Award)

Contact Information
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Research Fellowship in Texas History CommitteeTexas State Historical Association3001 Lake Austin Blvd., Ste. 3.116Austin, TX  78703