Visiting Fellows Program
The Medieval Institute invites applications for its Visiting Fellows Program, open for the Spring 2009 and Summer I 2009 session (January through May or June). One fellowship award is available.
The ideal applicant seeks affiliation with the Medieval Institute to further his or her research program in a supportive and collegial atmosphere. The $6,000 award will supplement a sabbatical leave or an external grant so that the fellow can maintain residence at Western Michigan University and pursue the proposed research agenda. The successful applicant will, in connection with the research plan, work with the Medieval Institute to create a series of coherent sessions at the 2009 International Congress. Publication of the resultant symposium through Medieval Institute Publications is an expectation. The Visiting Fellow will not teach during the period of the award and will offer one public lecture on his or her research in the spring term.
While at Western Michigan University, the Visiting Fellow will have library and computer privileges as well as a study carrel in Waldo Library. The Medieval Institute will support incidental research expenses such as office photocopying. Applicants from outside North America may also qualify for additional support from the Diether H. Haenicke Institute.
A complete application consists of the following:
- A letter of intent
- A curriculum vitae
- A project description (not to exceed 1,000 words) that describes in part the connection to the symposium planned for 2009 Congress
- Three letters of reference
DEADLINE: March 1, 2008
The 2009 Visiting Fellow will be announced at the 2008 International Congress.
Address enquiries and applications to:
Visiting Fellows Program
The Medieval Institute
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5432
The Visiting Fellows Program is possible through the support of the Provost and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
