The
deadline is approaching for applications for student and emerging professional
travel awards for the AHS annual meeting in Seward, October 1-4, 2014.
Applications
must be received by this Saturday, May 10.
One
award will be presented to a post-secondary student who is researching some
aspect of Alaska history, the other to an emerging professional in the field.
Each award consists of reimbursement for documented travel expenses up to $750
and a conference registration package.
In
order to be eligible for an award:
Applicants
must be a member of the Alaska Historical Society at the time of applying.
Student
applicants must
be graduate students or upper-division undergraduates in fall 2014 with a
course of study related to Alaska history.
Emerging
professional applicants must be employed in Alaska
historical or cultural work and have been so employed for less than five years.
Awardees
are required to attend the meeting in its entirety and make a presentation at
the meeting.
Application
process: Each applicant must submit 1) letter with a statement of eligibility
and an explanation of how attending the meeting will enhance academic or
professional development, 2) title and abstract of proposed presentation, and
3) CV or résumé. Applications will be judged on the applicant’s achievement in
Alaska history relative to current status and the likely benefit of the meeting
for the applicant.
The
application deadline is May 10. Electronic submission is preferred.
Applications should be submitted electronically to Professor Michael Hawfield,
AHS Awards Committee at: mchawfield@kpc.alaska.edu,
or via regular mail to: AHS Awards, PO Box 100299, Anchorage, AK 99510.
Information
about the meeting is available at: http://www.alaskahistoricalsociety.org/
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