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Program The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress

Georgian Papers Programme Fellowship

About the Program

The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress and the Royal Archives at Windsor invite scholars to conduct research as part of the Georgian Papers Programme External (GPP) of the Royal Archives at Windsor and in the George Washington Papers of the Library of Congress. On October 24, 2016, the Library of Congress, the Royal Collection Trust, and King's College London signed a memorandum of understanding, agreeing to share resources concerning the digitization of the papers of King George III (1738-1820), the English monarch in power when the American colonies declared independence. The Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture External and William & Mary External are the primary U.S. partners for the GPP. The Library of Congress joins the Sons of the American Revolution and the Mount Vernon Ladies Association as a critical part of the American collaboration. The objective of the Georgian Papers Fellowship award is to allow fellows the opportunity to pursue independent research in the Royal Archives and the Library of Congress, as well as to support the related work of the Georgian Papers Programme.

Application and Selection

Independent scholars and writers, doctoral students, and college and university faculty in all disciplines are eligible. Relevant educational information should be supplied in the application.

A panel of scholars will review your application materials. The panel will consider your application in relation to numerous other proposals.

Read more about the application and selection process

Program Details

Research Areas

Materials in the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle and the Early America collections at the Library of Congress

Eligibility

Independent scholars and writers, doctoral students, and college and university faculty in all disciplines.

Stipend

Each Georgian Papers Fellow will receive $8,000 from the Kluge Center of the Library of Congress, intended to cover the costs of one month of research at the Royal Archives and one month of research at the Library of Congress. These stipends will include all costs for travel, housing, and food. Stipends will be paid monthly by the Library of Congress by means of electronic transfer to a U.S. bank account.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is under review.

For More Information

The John W. Kluge Center
Phone: (202) 707-3302
Email: scholarly@loc.gov