Brown University’s John Nicholas Brown Center for the Study of American Civilization is pleased to announce two new fellowship programs. JNBC Community Fellows. These short-term fellowships for staff at Southern New England cultural institutions are intended to encourage thoughtful reflection on the recipient’s ongoing work, as well as to provide a chance to discuss that work with Brown students, faculty, and other public humanists. Applications are particularly encouraged from those who have recently completed a project and are interested in writing about it. From one week to one month in length, these fellowships provide a place to work, access to Brown University libraries, and a stipend of $1500 per month. JNBC Community Fellows are expected to make a presentation on their work to the JNBC Public Humanities Colloquium, and to write, for publication on the JNBC website, a short essay on the practical, philosophical and community issues they deal with in their ongoing public humanities work. Individuals whose recent work includes exhibitions, the connections of cultural and educational institutions, or community outreach are especially encouraged to apply. JNBC Public Humanities Fellows. These fellowships are intended to encourage writing on issues of the public humanities. Available for periods of up to three months, and open to academics, staff at cultural organizations, and independent scholars, the Public Humanities Fellows will provide a place to work, access to Brown University libraries, participation in a community of interested faculty, students, and public humanists, and a stipend of $1500 per month. JNBC Public Humanities Fellows are expected to make a presentation on their work to the JNBC Public Humanities Colloquium, and to write, for publication on the JNBC website, a short essay on the subject of their fellowship. About the John Nicholas Brown Center: The John Nicholas Brown Center is Brown University’s center for the public humanities. It supports student and faculty projects that connect the public to history, art, and culture, and sponsors programs that consider the ways in which the humanities enrich everyday life. To Apply: Applications, with a two- to three-page description of your project, a short curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and the duration and schedule of your proposed fellowship should be sent to: Fellowships John Nicholas Brown Center Brown University Box 1892 Providence, RI 02912 Deadline for application to the fellowship program is February 15, 2006. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).