Lemelson Center Fellowships 2008
The Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center is seeking proposals for its 2008 Fellows Program, which supports projects that present creative approaches to the study of invention and innovation in American society. These include, but are not limited to, historical research and documentation projects resulting in publications, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and multimedia products. The fellowship program provides access to the Smithsonian’s vast artifact and archival collections, as well as the expertise of the Institution’s research staff.
The Center offers fellowships to scholars and professionals who are pre- or postdoctoral candidates or who have completed advanced professional training.
Fellowships are awarded for a maximum of ten weeks and carry a prorated stipend. Fellows are expected to reside in the Washington, D.C. area, to participate in the Center's activities, and to make presentations on their work to colleagues at the museum.
Researchers are strongly encouraged to consult with the fellowship coordinator prior to submitting a proposal.
The Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation was established at the National Museum of American History in 1995 through a generous gift from The Lemelson Foundation, a private philanthropy named for its benefactors – Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson. Jerome Lemelson (1923-1997) earned nearly 600 patents for a range of inventions from toys to robotics, and his work was used in products such as the camcorder and cordless telephone.
The Center's mission is to document, interpret, and disseminate information about invention and innovation, to encourage inventive creativity in young people, and to foster an appreciation for the central role invention and innovation play in the history of the United States.
The deadline for applications is 15 January 2008. Application materials are available on the web at http://invention.smithsonian.org/fellowships
Or contact:
Maggie Dennis, Fellowship Coordinator
National Museum of American History
Rm. 334, MRC 604
Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 37012
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Tel: 202-633-3441
Fax: 202-357-4517
For researchers seeking a shorter stay at the Smithsonian, the Lemelson Center also offers a Travel to Collections Award, which covers transportation costs and daily expenses up to $100 a day for a maximum of 21 business days. Proposals are accepted throughout the year. Scholars, graduate students, and independent researchers not residing or attending school within commuting distance of the National Museum of American History may apply for this program.
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