Institute Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
College of William and Mary

• The Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture invites applications for a one-year Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in any area of early American studies, to begin July 1, 2008. The award carries a year's support to revise the applicant's first book manuscript and the Institute's commitment to publish the resulting study. The Institute's scope encompasses the history and cultures of North America's indigenous and immigrant peoples during the colonial, Revolutionary, and early national periods of the United States and the related histories of Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, the British Isles, Europe, and Africa, from the sixteenth century to approximately 1815.
• The principal criterion for selection is that the candidate's manuscript have significant potential for publication as a distinguished, book-length contribution to scholarship. Applicants must submit a completed manuscript and may not have another scholarly monograph under contract. They must have met all requirements for the doctorate at least twelve months prior to commencing the fellowship. The Institute will hold first rights to publishing the revised study. The application should reflect a thoughtful program for revision. Persons who have previously participated in the Institute-National Endowment for the Humanities postdoctoral fellowship competition may apply, but former recipients of that fellowship will not be eligible. Those who qualify may apply simultaneously to both programs.
• A year-long residency at the Institute is recommended; however, flexible arrangements are possible. No other employment may be held during the fellowship. Fellows are expected to devote their time exclusively to research and writing and to work closely with the editorial staff. The fellowship carries a stipend of $45,000 and a comprehensive benefits package; in addition, office facilities at the Institute and some funds for travel to conferences and research are available.
• Deadline: November

For more information, contact:
Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
OIEAHC
P.O. Box 8781
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8781
E-mail: ieahc1@wm.edu
Website:
http://oieahc.wm.edu/Fellowships/mellon.html

Open Grants
Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, University of Virginia

• The Open Grant Program is open to proposals rooted in any humanities disciplines in any format. Most open grants fall within the $3-10,000 range; grants over $10,000 are rare.  Any incorporated non-profit organization in Virginia is eligible to apply. Incorporated nonprofit organizations based outside of Virginia are also eligible if their project deals with a subject or subjects directly related to Virginia and a significant audience within the state is anticipated. Individuals are not eligible to apply for VFH Grants.
• Specific grants are awarded for projects pertaining to: African American History and Virginia Indian Heritage.
• Deadlines: February 1, May 1, October 1

For more information, contact:
Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
University of Virginia
145 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903-4629
Tel: (804) 924-3296
Fax: (804) 296-4714
Email: vfhinfo@virginia.edu
Website:
http://www.virginiafoundation.org/grants/opportunities.html#open