Thanks to a generous gift from the Noyes-Krippendorf Fund of the Columbus Foundation, the American Folklore Society is delighted to announce the launch of the AFS Graduate Fieldwork Grant, a 5-year program to support ethnographic fieldwork by graduate students.
Professional Opportunities
The University of Vermont is seeking to hire a curator of collections and exhibitions for its Fleming Museum of Art.
The David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library is now accepting applications for their 2022-2023 research travel grants of up to $1,500. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2022.
The International Committee for the History of Technology is seeking master-level students and doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to join their Social Media Team for 2022. Applications are due by March 31, 2022.
The Alabama Folklife Association (AFA) awarded six Cauthen Fellowships to seven individuals to produce original research and writing on Alabama folk traditions. Reflecting the diversity of Alabama folklife, the projects represent a range of cultures and art forms, and will add new depth and knowledge to the field of folklife and traditional arts.
South Arts has opened two grant opportunities to applications with deadlines in mid-May, 2022.
The Easthampton, Massachusetts-based Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS) is accepting applications for a programs coordinator. Applications are due by April 15, 2022.
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) is seeking a full-time Director of Programs and Projects. This individual will be responsible for development and oversight of TAUNY’s annual schedule of exhibits, programs, and special projects. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Many scholars excel at writing academic manuscripts but are less confident when asked to pitch their work in the final stage ahead of submission: the book proposal.
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