American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Deadline: October 15, 2010

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences, an international learned society located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for its 2011-2012 scholar-in-residence program. Preference will be given to untenured junior faculty, but qualified post-doctoral scholars are also urged to apply. The Academy seeks proposals that relate to its research areas: Science & Global Security, Social Policy & American Institutions, Humanities & Culture, and Education. Projects that address American cultural, social, or political issues from the founding period to the present are welcome, as are studies that examine developments in public policy. Candidates should consider the relationship of their work to archival, library, and other intellectual resources in the Boston area. In addition to conducting individual research, Visiting Scholars are expected to participate in conferences, seminars, and events at the Academy. The stipend is $40,000 for post-doctoral scholars; $60,000 for junior faculty (not to exceed one half of salary). The postmark deadline for applications is 15 October, 2011. For further information, contact the Visiting Scholars Program, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 136 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (617-576-5002; fax 617-576-5050; vsp@amacad.org). Complete application information is available on the Academy’s website.

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