Visiting Researchers
On an occasional basis, the Foundation has one or two available office spaces and considers applications for short-term fellowships by scholars who are conducting research relevant to the Foundation’s priority areas. These positions do not come with any Foundation financial supportand are available for visits of two to three months as space permits.
Visiting Researchers are provided with an office at the Foundation, computers and software, and library access. Applicants who reside outside of the greater New York City area may be provided with a partially-subsidized apartment near RSF, if available.
Researchers interested in a full-year fellowship to complete a book or other major project that would necessitate a longer stay should consider applying to the Foundation's Visiting Scholars Program.
Eligibility:
Visiting Researchers must be several years beyond the PhD and have a publications record and current research project that is relevant to the Foundation’s program areas. Priority will be given to RSF-sponsored grantees and scholars who are seeking to complete existing work, although we welcome applications from scholars carrying out innovative work related to our current program areas.
To apply:
- Visit our on-line application portal, create an account, and complete the application form;
- Submit a letter describing the work to be undertaken while in residence at the Foundation [No more than 5 pages describing the project, single-spaced, with standard 11 or 12-point font, and 1 inch margins];
- Submit an up-to-date abbreviated CV (maximum of 5 pages).
The letter should outline the basics of the project to be carried out while in residence, how the project is relevant to RSF's program areas, how the residency and interactions with the Foundation's Visiting Scholars and staff would be beneficial to the project, and the expected outcome of the work. The letter should also specify the time period for which you would like to be in residence.
Letters of recommendation are not accepted. All applications will be peer-reviewed. Applicants are notified of the Foundation’s interest and space availability as soon as possible after submitting a letter of interest; acceptances cannot be deferred.
If you have questions about the program or the application process, please contact Program Director James Wilson at programs@rsage.org.
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