Short-term Visiting Fellowships
Because of the generosity of the Watson-Brown Foundation, ISS is able to invite applications for scholars who will visit Columbia for at least one week to conduct research. Selection of applicants will be based on the strength of academic qualifications, the potential of the project to contribute to scholarship on the South, and the specificity of plans to make use of local research resources. Grants of up to $1200.00 will be awarded to fellows in residence for a minimum of one week; a higher level of funding may be available to promising projects that will involve a longer period of residence. Residents of the Columbia area are not eligible for travel grants. The Institute welcomes applications from Ph.D. candidates.
Applicants should send a letter of interest, c.v., one letter of recommendation, and two-page project description to Bob Ellis, Business Manager, Institute for Southern Studies, Gambrell Hall, USC, Columbia, SC 29208. Applications for the 2009 - 2010 academic year are no longer being considered, but positions will be open for the 2010 - 2011 academic year.
Scholars may apply at any time for appointment as an unfunded research fellow, which offers visiting scholars a convenient base of operations in Columbia (with USC library and parking privileges) and a connection to a stimulating academic community. Doctoral candidates have often found these opportunities especially valuable. Applicants should send a letter of interest and c.v. to Bob Ellis at the address listed above or by email to ellisrl AT mailbox DOT sc DOT edu.