Fellowships: Applications for 2012-2013

Applicants for 2012 - 2013 Fellowships must submit the online application form (below) and the following materials by
9 January 2012:

  1. A project abstract, limited to 150 words
  2. A Curriculum Vitae, limited to two pages
  3. A project description, limited to 1,500 words
  4. Contact information for two recognized scholars who have agreed to write letters in support of your application.

Be sure to have all materials and information ready for submission before proceeding--your documents (in pdf or doc format), the abstract (to type or copy /paste onto the form), and the contact information for your references.

Use the application form below to apply for either a one-month or a nine-month fellowship.  Individuals applying for both types of fellowships will first be considered for a nine-month fellowship, and should that not be awarded, will then be considered for a one-month fellowship.

Please inform your references that you have applied for a PACHS Fellowship.  We will contact them via email with instructions for submitting their letters of support directly to PACHS.

Please fill out the form below and upload your CV and project description.  Click “Submit” at the bottom of this page to transmit your application to PACHS.  You will receive an email confirmation.

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Upload documents in PDF format:

Please select all member institution collections you plan to use during your fellowship. For each institution, list the specific resources you intend to use.











First Reference
Second Reference

Thomas Eakins, Motion Studies, albumen photograph, 1884.
Collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia

For further information or instructions

View PACHS fellowship descriptions.

Call 267-386-3475, or write:

Philadelphia Area Center for History of Science
431 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106