The Latin American and Iberian Institute is currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Richard E. Greenleaf Graduate Fellowship. The deadline is Monday, March 23 at 5 p.m. at LAII, 801 Yale Blvd NE. One fellowship is awarded annually to a graduate student in the field of colonial Latin America, with a preference for Mexico or New Mexico.
The fellowship honors Dr. Richard Greenleaf, distinguished scholar of colonial Latin American history, and his extensive career in teaching, research, service and mentorship at locally, regionally and internationally.
The Richard E. Greenleaf Graduate Fellow will review and work with printed materials from the Greenleaf collection in preparation for scholarly publications. At the conclusion of the academic year, the fellow will present a report of work accomplished to the LAII director.
The award includes a stipend of $6,000 plus six hours of graduate, resident tuition and student health insurance for the 2009-2010 academic year. The fellow will work 10 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, except during university holidays.
Forms are available at Richard E. Greenleaf Graduate Fellow. Questions may be directed to Keira Philipp-Schnurer, 277-7049 or via e-mail at kphilipp@unm.edu.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at January 22, 2009 04:15 PM