Research Fellowship Available
Archaeological Collections
University of Alaska Museum of the North
Bureau of Land Management
Fairbanks, Alaska
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 15 January 2008
For further information, please contact:
James Whitney
E-mail: fnjww1 [at] uaf.edu
The University of Alaska Museum of the North (UAM) and the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) in Fairbanks, Alaska, are co-sponsoring a research
fellowship to conduct research with existing archaeological collections
at UAM. The museum's archaeological collections include significant
holdings from all periods of human occupation of Alaska. In particular,
the BLM has more than 1,300 accessioned collections at UAM, containing
an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 artifacts. The successful candidate will
use, at least in part, BLM collections at the museum.
Applicants must be currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate
students, and eligibility is NOT restricted to University of Alaska
students. Research projects must be conducted primarily at the museum,
using existing archaeological collections, although projects may also
use other collections, including those from other UAM departments.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact James Whitney, UAM
Archaeology Collections Manager (E-mail: fnjww1 [at] uaf.edu; Phone:
907-474-6943) prior to submission to discuss prospective projects and
identify appropriate collection(s). Applicants should then submit a
proposal describing (1) their research questions and methods, (2)
collections to be used, and (3) proposed work schedule. Selected
students are responsible for making all of their own travel and
accommodation arrangements.
The visit must be completed within a one-month time frame prior to 30
August 2008. Awardees must submit a project description to be posted on
the UAM website, two copies of a progress report outlining what was
accomplished (to be submitted by 30 September 2008), and two copies of a
final report on their work once the research is completed.
Projects that require destructive analyses must obtain permission from
the Curator of Archaeology and/or collection's owner before the
application is submitted. Proposals are limited to a narrative of no
more than five double-spaced pages in at least 12-point font, a two-page
CV, and one page each for work schedule and budget. Proposals should
also include a letter from the student's academic advisor indicating
support for the proposed research.
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, 15 January 2008,
to: fnjww1 [at] uaf.edu.
Proposals will be reviewed by UAM and BLM staff and will be judged on
the basis of academic quality and feasibility. The maximum award is
$3,000 USD including travel, lodging, and per diem. Successful
applicants will be notified by 7 February 2008.
For further information, please contact:
James Whitney, UAM Archaeology Collections Manager
E-mail: fnjww1 [at] uaf.edu