Davidson Family Fellowship
Established in 1996 by a generous gift from the Davidson Family Charitable Foundation, the Amon Carter’s Davidson Family Fellowship provides support for scholars holding a PhD (or equivalent) or PhD candidates to work on research projects in American art that advance scholarship by connecting with objects in the museum’s permanent collection.
The painting and sculpture collection offers signature examples from movements in American art ranging from early nineteenth-century landscape painting through mid-twentieth-century modernism. The works on paper collection encompass over eight-hundred drawings and watercolors along with over 6,500 prints from the nineteenth century through the mid-to-late twentieth century. The photography collection—one of the country’s most significant—includes over 40,000 historical and fine art prints spanning the inception of the medium through the latest digital techniques. The book collection features many of the finest accomplishments in illustration ranging from early colorplate landscape and natural history books through contemporary photobooks.
In addition to access to the art collection, fellows make use of the museum’s research collections, including its 150,000-item library with a set of microfilm from the Archives of American Art, several artists’ archives, and other special archival collections, along with access to object files. Fellows use a private office off the library's reading room. During their stay, fellows act as a member of the curatorial team and are expected to actively participate in the scholarly life of the museum. At the end of their appointment, fellows are asked to present research progress in the form of a public lecture, roundtable discussion, or similar.
Eligibility
Successful candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of the history of American art and culture in areas represented by the museum’s collections that is demonstrated in coursework and/or publications. Proposals from qualified individuals in disciplines other than art history are also welcome. Preference will be given to projects that most fully leverage the complement of collections and research resources available at the museum. The award is based on merit and is open to all qualified individuals.
Fellowship
The stipend rate is $3,000 per month. The fellowship may range from a minimum one-month to a maximum four-month period of full-time research at the museum. The application deadline is May 31, 2018, for a fellowship period to begin on or after October 1, 2018, and end by September 30, 2019. Housing and travel expenses are to be managed and funded by the fellow, although the museum is available for assistance in locating accommodations.
Application
A valid application must include the following five components in English:
- application form(applicant may sign interactive form with digital ID or scan a signed copy of the form);
- application letter with a description of the project, including a summarized work plan and length of stay;
- full curriculum vitae;
- synopsis of masters and doctoral theses;
- three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the museum by each reference.
The museum encourages all application documents to be submitted electronically either to samuel.duncan@cartermuseum.org or via a file sharing service. Printed application materials will not be returned.
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