Fulbright-National Archives and Heritage Science Fellowship

 

The Fulbright-National Archives and Heritage Science Fellowship allows a visiting scholar to connect with National Archives and Record Administration scientists and experts while conducting research at the National Archives and Record Administration’s Heritage Science Research and Testing Lab in College Park, Maryland. The U.S. State Department has partnered with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in order to offer this award.

This grant covers one five-month to twelve-month  research project commencing from September 2023. The research will be based at The National Archives and Record Administration Heritage Science Research and Testing Lab  which is located just outside of Washington, D.C. in College Park, Maryland. The Lab will provide the Fellow with needed office and bench space and access to common wet lab supplies, PPE, and equipment, including a desktop computer. 

In addition to J-1 visa sponsorship and J-1 visa compliant health benefits, the award covers round-trip international travel to the United States and a modest stipend to cover living expenses, settling in, and professional development allowances.

Heritage science is an interdisciplinary field that spans the sciences and humanities. As a field, heritage science covers the care, use and management of cultural and historical artefacts using the tools and techniques from STEM disciplines.

Applicants to the Fulbright-National Archives and Heritage Science Fellowship may propose projects in the following disciplines or areas of interest:

Disciplines:

  • Heritage/Conservation Science
  • Preventative Preservation
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Materials Science and engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Statistics

Areas of Interest:

  • Archival cultural heritage preservation and conservation
  • Applications of technology to complex issues in heritage preservation and risk management
  • Data analysis and visualisation

 

Application guidance

For further information on applying to this award and what the award offers, please go to https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbrightnationalarchives. Any questions about this award can be directed to Susan Muendel at fulbrightnationalarchives@iie.org  

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