The Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education (SCMRE) and the
Smithsonian Office of Fellowships announce three one-year opportunities for
advanced training beginning in the fall of 2004. Health insurance will be
available. See http://www.si.edu/scmre/educationoutreach/2004fellowships.htm
for further information.

1)  POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN CONSERVATION

One postgraduate fellowship will be awarded in the conservation of
paintings, objects, textiles, or furniture and wooden objects. The
successful candidate will work with a senior staff conservator on the
treatment of material from Smithsonian collections and carry out a research
project. The fellowship stipend is $22,000; in addition, there is a
travel/research allowance of $2,000.

2)  ADVANCED TRAINING IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION

One training opportunity will be offered as part of the Archaeological
Conservation Program, which seeks to foster the integration of conservation
and archaeological research through collaborative materials-based studies,
collections care training, and fieldwork participation. At least one
technical study/research project related to Smithsonian collections will be
carried out utilizing SCMRE's analytical resources. Participation in one
field-based archaeological project is anticipated, including development of
a workshop for an archaeological audience. At the postgraduate level, a
fellow will receive a stipend of $22,000; in addition, there is a
travel/research allowance of $2,000. At the graduate level, an intern will
receive funding supplemental to the university's stipend.

3)  POST-DOCTORATE FELLOWSHIP IN MATERIALS SCIENCE

A one year post-doctorate fellowship in materials science, chemistry, wood
technology, mechanics, or related field is being offered. The fellowship
involves research concerning the study and preservation of museum materials
and collections. This includes materials of fabrication, archives, and
modern materials. The fellow will be working within the broad scope of the
Smithsonian collections and environments. The goal of the research is to
better preserve the information content of museum materials.  The fellowship
begins in the fall 2004 and includes a stipend of $30,000; health insurance
is also available.

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