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CHEMICAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
BECKMAN CENTER FOR THE HISTORY OF CHEMISTRY
2004-2005 FELLOWSHIPS

The Beckman Center is the historical unit of the Chemical Heritage
Foundation (CHF), which is located next to 
Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. The Beckman
Center supports independent research aimed at 
preserving and publishing the history of the chemical and molecular
sciences and industries so that diverse audiences may 
grasp the importance of this history in the creation of the modern world
and in their daily lives. Beckman Center Fellows 
have access to the Othmer Library of Chemical History, also located at
CHF. Fellows are given private offices with 
computers, Internet service, and telephones, and they work in a
scholarly atmosphere conducive to historical research and 
writing. The Beckman Center is convenient to other major historical
collections in Philadelphia area, including the 
American Philosophy Society, Library Company of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania Historical Society, National Archives Regional 
Center, Hagley Museum and Library, and University of Pennsylvania. 

TO APPLY
Applications must include a research proposal of no more than 1,000
words describing the project and the relevance of CHF 
resources. The proposal should also explain how the project will advance
historical scholarship and how the outcome might 
be published. Include a c.v. and arrange for two letters of reference to
be sent directly to the Fellowship Coordinator. Send 
applications to: Fellowship Coordinator, Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2702 
Fax: 215-925-1954 E-mail: 
fellowships AT chemheritage.org.

2004-2005 ACADEMIC-YEAR FELLOWSHIPS
DEADLINE 15 January 2004 
GORDON CAIN FELLOWSHIP
The Cain Fellowship is open to Ph.D. scholars who plan to conduct
historical research on the development of the chemical 
industries. The outcome of this research should further public
understanding of the relationship between technology, policy, 
management, and entrepreneurship and shed light on the complex
development of modern society and commerce. Working 
with Beckman Center staff, the Cain Fellow will organize a one-day
conference, inviting scholars to discuss the subject of the 
fellow's research. Minimum stipend: $43,000.

SIDNEY M. EDELSTEIN INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
The Edelstein Fellowship is open to Ph.D. scholars who are conducting
research in the history of the chemical sciences and 
technologies. Typically, the fellow's time is divided between CHF and
the Edelstein Center for History and Philosophy of 
Science, Technology, and Medicine in Jerusalem,
www.edelstein.huji.ac.il. Minimum stipend: $36,000.

SIDNEY M. EDELSTEIN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSHIP
The Edelstein Studentship supports dissertation research and writing. It
is open to graduate students in the history of the 
chemical sciences and technologies who have completed all Ph.D.
requirements except the dissertation. Typically, the 
student's time is divided between CHF and the Edelstein Center for
History and Philosophy of Science, Technology, and 
Medicine in Jerusalem, www.edelstein.huji.ac.il. Minimum stipend:
$16,000.

JOHN C. HAAS FELLOWSHIP
The Haas Fellowship is open to Ph.D. scholars whose projects will
enhance public understanding of the chemical industries 
in relation to environmental, health, and safety issues. Minimum
stipend: $38,000.

CHARLES C. PRICE FELLOWSHIP
The Price Fellowship is open to scholars pursuing research on the
history of the chemical sciences and technologies. 
Preference is given to applicants with projects on the history of
polymers. Scholars interested in other fields are also 
encouraged to apply. The Charles C. Price Fellowship was created by
friends and admirers of Professor Price. Minimum 
stipend: $20,000.

SUMMER 2004 OPPORTUNITIES
DEADLINE 15 FEBRUARY 2004

GLENN E. AND BARBARA HODSDON ULLYOT SCHOLARSHIP
The Ullyot Scholarship sponsors historical research that promotes public
understanding of the chemical sciences. 
Applications are encouraged from scholars, graduate students, science
writers, and journalists. The scholar will spend a 
minimum of two months in residence at CHF during the summer of 2004.
Minimum stipend: $4,500.

SOCIÉTÉ DE CHIMIE INDUSTRIELLE (AMERICAN SECTION) FELLOWSHIP
The Société Fellowship is designed to stimulate public understanding of
the chemical industries, using both terms in their 
widest sense. Applications are encouraged from writers, journalists,
educators, and historians of science, technology, or 
business. The fellow will spend three months in residence at CHF during
the summer of 2004. Applicants must specify how 
the outcomes of their project will reach a broad audience. Competitive
stipend.

For more information go to www.chemheritage.org or email
fellowships AT chemheritage.org.


Josh McIlvain
Staff Researcher/Fellowship Coordinator
Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry
Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215 925 2178 ext. 236
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