The School of American Research, Indian Arts Research Center (Santa Fe, NM) is now accepting applications for the 2000-2001 Harvey W. Branigar, Jr., Native American Fellowship in museum collections work.  The competitive fellowship is awarded annually to a Native American individual interested in developing his or her professional skills, with particular emphasis on preservation and collections management.  Fellows will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the Indian Arts Research Center and will work closely with staff and research curators on special projects throughout their tenure. In addition, they will be an integral part of the School's programs that support Native American artists in their use of the collections.

The fellowship will provide an apartment and office, monthly stipend, library assistance, limited travel funds, and other benefits during a nine-month tenure from September 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001.

In order to be eligible, applicants must have a Native American tribal affiliation.  Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided in their application as well as the strength of supporting letters. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in art, art history, anthropology, history, or museum studies, or equivalent training and experience. Applicants must demonstrate a serious interest in a career in a museum, cultural center, or similar setting. Preference will be given to applicants with work experience in a museum or cultural center, and to those who can demonstrate their ability to interact successfully with a variety of scholars, Native American groups, and the general public. 

For further information, please see our website at http://www.sarweb.org.  Application forms can be downloaded from the IARC/Branigar/criteria page, or write or call the Indian Arts Research Center, School of American Research, P.O. Box 2188, Santa Fe, NM 87505; telephone (505) 954-7205.  Our e-mail address is [log in to unmask]  Applications must be postmarked by March 17; the selection will be announced in April.

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